Robotics Design Engineer Jobs in Gainesville, FL

Standard Job Description
Performs in a collaborative environment to develop and implement manufacturing processes, procedures and production layouts for assemblies, equipment installation, processing, fabrication, and material handling. Drives adoption of new technologies and processes (automation, robotics, computer aided manufacturing software, etc.) to achieve greater efficiency, cost reduction and quality improvement. Creates and analyzes 3D based model data environment to optimize manufacturing process and digital work instructions. Leverages understanding of materials and automatic processes to define operations procedures and build sequences to drive operational excellence. Evaluates performance (including IoT devices, etc.) of equipment and tools to verify their efficiency and investigates and initiates corrective action of problems and deficiencies to ensure operational excellence. Leverages factory data to develop statistical process control approaches and integrates reporting and data analytics solutions for continuous improvement. Provides input to product design regarding design concepts and specification requirements to best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques.
You will be the Optics Manufacturing Engineer for the Missiles and Fire Control (MFC) team. Our team is responsible for delivering best-in-class optical components and systems-using optical grinding/polishing, precision fabrication, and lean manufacturing-to meet demanding defense missions.
What You Will Be Doing
As the Optics Manufacturing Engineer you will support the production of precision optical components leveraging grinding, polishing, and other high-precision optical fabrications.
Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Providing technical guidance and hands-on support to optical operators to achieve peak performance.
• Designing, documenting, and sustaining manufacturing and test plans for non-recurring effort (NRE) projects, then transitioning those plans into full-rate production.
• Applying lean manufacturing techniques to reduce cost, improve yield, and streamline workflow.
• Investigating root-cause of failures or defects, implementing corrective actions, and driving continuous-improvement initiatives.
• Managing tooling, manufacturing aids, and capital equipment requirements throughout the product lifecycle.

Basic Qualifications
• Bachelors in Mechanical, Optical Engineering or related discipline from an accredited college.
• Experience with CAD software, creating mechanical drawings, and knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
• Hands on Optics Manufacturing or Manual/CNC machining experience.
• Must be a US Citizen. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.
Desired Skills
• Machining experience: CNC milling and turning, and CAM.
• Experience working in a production environment, including creation and upkeep of standard operating procedures (SOPs) and working with represented and non-represented employees.
• The use of a multitude of metrology platforms such as CMM's and advanced optical metrology, including stitching interferometry for large-aperture optics, white light interferometry, and both contact and non-contact profilometry.
• Experience with Excel VBA, Python, or MATLAB programming languages.
• Demonstrated project ownership and management, as well as collaboration tools such as Confluence, Jira, etc.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $70500.00 - $130900.00
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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
• For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.