Mechatronics Engineer
We are looking for a Mechatronics Engineer with a strong technical backgrmechatround in mechatronics systems, Dynamics & Control, System Modeling and simulations with a penchant for innovation. We are looking for someone who can work on Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and Model-Based Design (MBD) through development of systems-integrated mechatronics models, and drive development of mechatronics, robotics, and automation systems for future Laboratory Diagnostic instruments and automation platforms.
Your Role
- You will develop mechatronic models, simulation tools and design-optimization methodologies for a wide range of precision motion, fluidic, and thermal controls applications.
- You will expand existing Model-Based Design (MBD) capabilities and develop and execute Model-Based Engineering (MBSE) workflows through systems-level integration of mechatronics sub-systems models.
- You will develop Multibody Dynamics models of Motion Control systems in Simcenter 3D Motion and Simscape Multibody.
- You will develop designs and CAD models in support of test platform development as well as new concept prototypes.
- You will contribute to developing prototypes and test platforms for new design concepts.
- You will be responsible for developing Test Automation code in LabView to enable benchtop-level subsystem testing.
- Prior experience with CAE tools is highly desirable.
- You will be work with design engineers in executing the mechatronics design cycle that involves understanding design requirements, concept generation, design selection, and driving simulation-based servo-mechanical design optimization and robustness.
- You will work with mechatronics specialists as well as design and test engineers from Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, and Firmware/Software functions to develop and integrate novel, improved and cost-effective Mechatronics solutions for Instrument and Automation platforms.
- You will actively participate in the identification of potential technical problems and provide effective solutions through original and innovative thinking.
Your Expertise
- You possess a solid understanding of fundamentals of dynamics, control theory, sensors, actuators, circuit theory, basic/applied physics, basic electronics, and signal processing.
- You have a strong background in mechatronics and robotics.
- You are skilled in developing basic mathematical models and simulation tools for mechatronic systems.
- You have working knowledge of NX CAD software and Simcenter 3D Motion.
- You are proficient in Matlab, Simulink, Simscape, and Stateflow.
- You have experience with instrumentation, data acquisition, LabView-based test-development.
- You can apply system level thinking in the mechatronics design process including relevant aspects of firmware and software architecture and their interaction with hardware.
- You will have working knowledge of system identification and parameter estimation methods.
- Your familiarity with Multiphysics modeling using Simscape and other tools is highly desirable.
- Experience with programming in C/C++/ Python is desirable.
- Your familiarity with statistical methods, Design of Experiments, and data analysis is highly desirable.
- Your working knowledge of structured design optimization methods including Bayesian Optimization schemes would be a plus.
- You have a strong system thinking approach to problem solving.
- You are a team player with experience of working in multi-disciplinary teams.
Required skills and education to have for the success of this role
- Bachelors/Masters in Mechanical/Electrical/Aerospace/Biomedical/Mechatronics Engineering or Engineering Physics.
- Basic knowledge of CAD, preferably NX and Simcenter 3D Motion is highly desirable.
- Relevant prior work experience of 2-10+ years is preferred. However, candidates of all experience levels may be considered depending on their prior academic and work background, experience, and education level.
- Prior experience in product development for medical, aerospace, automotive, factory automation, robotics, and Precision Instruments industry is preferred.
