Position:Mechanical Engineer ILocation:Austin, TXJob SummaryWilder Systems is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to be responsible for turning design requirements into viable products. Specific tasks include system design, detailed mechanical design and analysis, manufacturing drawing creation, procurement, and production support across all levels of the company.The ideal candidate has strong fundamentals in mechanical design, enjoys challenging problems, and brings experience in robotics.ResponsibilitiesProduct Design
Analyze requirements and statement of works to clearly define problems and objectives to work against
Provide feedback with practical design approaches through real world applications and examples
Generate calculations and matrices to support design decisions -free body diagrams, mechanical load and life cycle, and trade studies of decisions
Support design and development of products and tools to a technical readiness level to deploy in a production or research environment
Conduct all design duties using computer-aided design software
Manufacturing Support
Generate part and assembly drawings for machine shops and integrators to fabricate
Generate work orders for Wilder Systems technicians to assemble designed products and tools
Provide quality assurance and assembly support for the technicians
Documentation
Develop documents covering part drawings, bill of materials, work instructions, maintenance, and functionality of product
Provide diagrams and information to support design reviews and product proposals
General Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or similar field
Knowledge of design and visualization software
Strong communication, organizational, time management, and decision-making skills
Ability to read mechanical and electrical drawings and have a basic understanding of electrical and mechanical control systems
Both self-motivated and work well under general supervision
Works well in high pressure situations, during tight deadlines, and with customers
US Citizen or Permanent Resident
Able to travel occasionallyRequired Experience
Proficient use of Solidworks CAD software
Part drawing generation and attention to detail
Base familiarity with metals fabrication
Beginner level of basic machinery design - includes design process, engineering mechanics and materials, failure prevention, and characteristics of the principal types of mechanical elements
Preferred Experience
Experience with aerospace automation
Automation and robotic work experience
Finite Element Analysis
Background knowledge of CATIA
Product Data Management Software
Generating Bills of Material
About Wilder SystemsWilder Systems designs, manufactures, and installs robotic systems for industrial manufacturing applications in the aerospace industry. Our tools are used in direct manufacturing and maintenance of aerospace structures. We have a dynamic, talented, and collaborative engineering team and want those who are energized by solving our customers’ toughest problems.Compensation$80,000-$95,000 BaseBenefits
401(k)
401(k) matching
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
PTO
Schedule8-hour shift with an expectation of overtime when required