
This tank can produce a wide variety of wave types through an articulated double-flap programmable wave maker. It is one of the highest speed towing tanks in the world with a monorail supported, cable-driven carriage capable of speeds of up to 100 feet per second with speed control of.
Expert ability to balance multiple projects, support operations personnel and fabricators as issues arise during build.The high-speed towing tank is 313 feet long and 16 feet wide, and can support water depths as high as 8 feet. Assist in the creation of Integrated Master Schedule and Work Breakdown Structure in collaboration with product managers. Keen ability to identify and foresee technical risk, and engineering mindset of addressing risks early. Experience (physically) building and maintaining complex mechanical systems. Experience using composites, and understanding and application of properties of materials. Experience with FEA, and/or CFD and/or surfacing. In-depth robot/automation hardware design experience with both system-level thinking and component-level development. Excellent written, verbal and presentation communication skills to levels above, below and in-line. 8 - 15 years of industrial experience successfully developing robotic/automation systems. BS or MS Degree in Mechanical Engineering and/or other relevant educational background.
Switch effectively and efficiently from R&D to product execution and manufacturing. Has in-depth understanding and experience using a wide variety of manufacturing processes as they relate to low and high volume production.
Develop mechanical system budgets including estimating labor, material, and any other relevant costs. Compile data, prepare trade studies and present information in written and verbal form. Expert Knowledge of Geometric Tolerancing ASME Y14.5, DFM (Design for Manufacturing), DFA (Design for Assembly), Mil Specs, surface coatings & finishing standards. Prepare detailed drawings of parts and assemblies for those mechanical systems CAD design of mechanical systems guided by load and duty-cycle analysis, kinematics studies and manufacturability. Perform tolerance analysis as required to ensure intended assembly performance Mechanical packaging of components with an eye for efficiency and design elegance. Prepare weight budgets, cost estimations and margin of safety analysis based on use cases defined by system requirements. Architect structures and mechanisms from low to high kinematic complexity for robotic applications. #COMPLEX CULTURE WAVEMAKER VERIFICATION#
Scope and support DOEs (design of experiments) necessary for design testing, verification and validation.Provide leadership in execution of prototyping, engineering validation builds and production ramp for different automation applications that Wavemaker Labs supports.Use appropriate FEA, CFD tools to accomplish analysis in a manner that supports rapid virtual prototyping to help accelerate development timelines Ability to perform detailed thermal and structural analysis of complex mechanical systems.Lead designs for automation efforts focused on cost and scalability for Wavemaker Portfolio Companies.Research and key component selection including sensors, actuators, controllers, and any other relevant components to achieve automation targets and functions.Prudent optimism … glass-half-full, with a dose of caution to challenge our assumptions.Challenge assumptions … to ensure great outcomes.Commit to desired outcomes … define desired outcomes and achieve them vigorously.
As the resource of the “physical” realm of products, as a Mechanical Engineer here at Wavemaker you will ensure that we can create the right experience for our customers as they physically interact with what we make. You will have the opportunity not to only solve difficult problems but ideate and identify the new challenges that automation and robotics may solve. We are looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our team that has a unique passion for spearheading the development of new and disruptive technologies that can advance the benefits of automation and robotics.