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The Company

EngeniusMicro is a hardware focused small business with offices in Huntsville, AL and Atlanta, GA. Our multi-disciplinary staff of engineers, technicians, and scientists provide research and development engineering services to industry and the Federal Government. Our primary research areas are Additive Manufacturing, MicroElectroMechanical Systems (MEMS) / Nanotechnology, and Microelectronics. As a research-focused small business, we offer opportunities for growth and advancement for a motivated candidate.

The Culture

EngeniusMicro seeks self-motivated, highly organized, and responsive employees able to work in a fast-paced, small team environment. The ideal employee will thrive in a learning environment that encourages independence, initiative, leadership, and professional growth.

Why should you apply?

• You like solving technical challenges in a fast-paced collaborative environment
• You're interested in building a key component in hardware and prototypes
• You want to work somewhere your interests can influence the direction of the company
• You enjoy making products that are both technically and visually intriguing
• You want to develop adaptability and problem-solving skills as you tackle diverse challenges

The Position

Duties & Responsibilities

• Designs and develops prototypes including printers, motion control systems, drones, robots, and autonomous systems
• Collaborates with developers, fellow engineers, project managers, clients, and other stakeholders to understand the requirements and scope of the project
• Analyzes dynamics of automated mechanical systems and robotic systems
• Drafts blueprints, sketches, or other documentation demonstrating proposed ideas and prototypes, modifying based on feedback and simulation results
• Constructs, configures, tests, and debugs systems
• Installs, operates, calibrates, and maintains mechatronic systems
• Ensures that machines operate safely, dependably, and with precision; identifies and implements modifications
• Provides technical support and troubleshooting services for systems
• Recommends, develops, and implements enhancements and improvements to increase production volume or precision in high-throughput operations
• Maintains documentation of development process, modifications, maintenance requirements, and other data
• Assists with cost estimates and bills of materials
• Maintains knowledge of existing and developing technology and trends in mechatronics
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

Basic

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or Computer Science
• At least 10 years of related experience
• Thorough understanding of electrical wiring and computer software engineering
• Extremely proficient with computer-aided drafting (CAD) software to create accurate drawings and schematics
• Experience with motion systems (i.e. Servo motors, Stepper motors, linear actuators, CNC Platforms, Robotic Arms)
• Experience with programming embedded systems (Texas Instruments, Arduino, Microchip, Xilinx)
• Experience with integrating sensors (i.e. accelerometers, gyros, thermocouples, encoders)
• Experience in developing software in C, C++, Python
• Experience with computer vision (openCV)
• Experience with PCB layout (Altium preferred)
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software to create reports and documentation
• Ability to use tools and perform tasks such as soldering, welding, and metal cutting with precision and accuracy
• The ability to obtain/maintain a final Secret DoD clearance, for which the US Government requires US Citizenship
• Authorization to work for employers in the U.S. without sponsorship. We are unable to sponsor or transfer employment visas at this time.

Preferred

• Master's degree preferred
• Experience using COMSOL
• Experience making a prototype robot

The Legal Stuff

EngeniusMicro provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws.

• Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
• E-Verify Participation
• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Immigrant and Employee Rights
• Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA)