Sr Project Engineer - Mechanical

Yaskawa Motoman Robotics Career•Irvine, CA

14h

About The Position

Under minimal supervision, the Senior (Mechanical) Project Engineer will utilize in depth knowledge of engineering and automation to lead projects on clinical robotic systems involving the origination, design, and development of new robotic products and components and/or the modification and improvement of existing designs. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. · Lead cross-functional project teams to successfully execute complex laboratory automation projects from inception to completion. · Must be able to perform advanced mechanical calculations to verify the overall outcome of the design requirement/intent. · Proficient in SolidWorks for system design and layout. · Attend project kickoff meetings and provide input. · Communicate directly with the customer on technical issues. · May be responsible for assisting in generating and managing project schedules, managing project budget, and leading engineering team. · Proficiency in leading multiple projects at a time while utilizing strong communication and interpersonal skills. · Must follow ISO procedures as the job requires and provide feedback to improve our processes. · Assist in maintaining project binder. · Able to understand and apply industry standards. · Conduct (develop) tests to assure success during (applicable) project validation or verification. · Facilitate design reviews with customer, suppliers, and/or other departments to ensure sound designs and drawing accuracy. · Analyze test data to assure design meets functional and performance specifications. · Coordinate and assist in solving technical problems during debug and at customer site. · Provide technical support and leadership to customer, engineering team, customer service, sales, marketing, manufacturing, etc. · Responsible for overall engineering solution. · Manage large technical projects that require a number of supporting engineers. · Communicate as needed for project status with team members and assist with problem resolution. · Help develop engineering standards and methods that create an environment where quality products are developed. · Responsible for assisting with closed order analysis on assigned projects. · Assist in preparing and presenting engineering change documentation.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree and six to eight years related experience.
Good organizational skills, ability to solve problems, strong verbal and written communication skills, and computer literate.
Must possess negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
Must be able to multi-task.
Employee must be able to work with minimal supervision, conferring with supervisor on unusual matters.
Has some latitude for unreviewed action or decision.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups and managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations.
Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.
Work requires individual to devise own methods, to assist with methods used by others, to exercise ingenuity, to analyze situations, and apply judgment required to make decisions of an administrative nature.

Responsibilities

Lead cross-functional project teams to successfully execute complex laboratory automation projects from inception to completion.
Perform advanced mechanical calculations to verify the overall outcome of the design requirement/intent.
System design and layout using SolidWorks.
Attend project kickoff meetings and provide input.
Communicate directly with the customer on technical issues.
Assist in generating and managing project schedules, managing project budget, and leading engineering team.
Lead multiple projects at a time while utilizing strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Follow ISO procedures as the job requires and provide feedback to improve our processes.
Assist in maintaining project binder.
Understand and apply industry standards.
Conduct (develop) tests to assure success during (applicable) project validation or verification.
Facilitate design reviews with customer, suppliers, and/or other departments to ensure sound designs and drawing accuracy.
Analyze test data to assure design meets functional and performance specifications.
Coordinate and assist in solving technical problems during debug and at customer site.
Provide technical support and leadership to customer, engineering team, customer service, sales, marketing, manufacturing, etc.
Responsible for overall engineering solution.
Manage large technical projects that require a number of supporting engineers.
Communicate as needed for project status with team members and assist with problem resolution.
Help develop engineering standards and methods that create an environment where quality products are developed.
Responsible for assisting with closed order analysis on assigned projects.
Assist in preparing and presenting engineering change documentation.