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Full-Time

Principal Mechanical Engineer

Robots

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Brooks Automation

Brooks Automation

1,001-5,000 employees

Robotics & Automation
Industrial & Manufacturing
Healthcare

Senior

Lowell, MA, USA

Onsite presence required.

Category
Robotics and Automation Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Requirements
  • BSME (MSME preferred) and 10+ years in robotics or automated machine design including the integration of electronics, firmware and motion control.
  • Must have demonstrated expertise in engineering fundamentals with 3+ years of project management and leadership experience.
  • Experience selecting and working with key suppliers and outsource partners.
  • Proven ability to develop new products from concept through production using a stage gate development process.
  • Demonstrated ability to successfully lead multi-disciplinary teams to accomplish aggressive goals.
  • Experience working directly with customers with applications of highly technical and complex products.
  • Ability to complete static, dynamic, vibration, structural and thermal analysis.
  • Expert in bearing/motion component selection and design.
  • Expertise in electro-mechanical precision machine design with embedded software and controls.
  • Expertise in selecting motors, sensors and other electrical components used in robotics and automated machinery.
  • Experience with DFx including reliability and cost.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and prioritization skills.
  • Experience with Solid Modeling and Finite Element Analysis and MS Project required.
  • Expertise in application of robotics used for automated material handling.
  • System layout and throughput analysis experience.
Responsibilities
  • Working with marketing, sales and customer on new robot opportunities
  • Determine best products to work within customer requirements
  • Define requirements specifications and develop engineering design specifications
  • Meet with customers on DIW opportunities, issue resolution
  • Occasional travel to customer to review application and opportunity
  • Work with product management to define new product extension requirements per strategic plan and engineering design specifications
  • Support and plan work for improving products
  • Use quality data to determine CIP plans
  • Manage part obsolescence and supplier issues
  • Lead cost reduction opportunities
  • Responsible for generating project plans and working with program management on cross functional resources
  • Responsible for determining resource requirements
  • Manage and track engineering tasks

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$5.6M

Headquarters

Chelmsford, Massachusetts

Founded

N/A

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Brooks Automation's collaboration with Lifeblood highlights its potential for global expansion and increased market penetration in the healthcare sector.
  • The introduction of innovative products like the PathFinder Flex™ and PreciseFlex Vision Gripper demonstrates Brooks' commitment to advancing laboratory automation technology.
  • Participation in high-profile conferences like the Association for Diagnostics and Laboratory Medicine Conference enhances Brooks' visibility and industry influence.

What critics are saying

  • The recent decline in share prices following FQ4 results may indicate financial instability or market skepticism about Brooks' strategic direction.
  • The sale of its Semiconductor Solutions Group could limit Brooks' diversification and expose it to risks associated with focusing solely on laboratory automation.

What makes Brooks Automation unique

  • Brooks Automation's focus on laboratory automation, particularly in blood banks and laboratories, sets it apart from competitors who may not specialize in these niche markets.
  • The PathFinder™ system's ability to integrate with existing lab infrastructure and its broad applicability across various laboratory settings provide a competitive edge.
  • Brooks Automation's strategic divestment of its Semiconductor Solutions Group allows it to concentrate resources and innovation on its core laboratory automation business.

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