Robotics systems engineer job description

Greenzie is hiring a Robotic Systems Engineer on our Robotics team to further our mission to free humans from repetitive outdoor labor. We're accepting applications on an on-going basis, with flexible start dates, but ideally we'd have someone tomorrow if we could.
JOB DESCRIPTION

As a Robotic Systems Engineer you will:

Develop new hardware for our autonomous outdoor robotics platform. Interface with our manufacturing partners to take our prototype design into mass production. Create complete documentation for robotic systems. Participate in daily stand-ups, weekly sprint planning, retrospectives, and roadmap planning Build a great company: it's up to you how involved you want to be. We are an open book and share the experience of building a company from customer discovery to sales to marketing, you can participate and learn all aspects of business.


ABOUT YOU


As a candidate you already:

Have experience developing and evaluating mechatronic systems Have experience using prototyping tools: small hand tools, electronics bench, etc. Know how use CAD software for mechanical (Solidworks) and/or electrical design (KiCad/Eagle) An analytical mind Are familiar with C++, Python, or other programming languages Desire to free humans from hard, manual labor


Nice to have

Have flashed a microcontroller with code you've written Have used the Robotic Operating System (ROS) You've mowed a lawn or two Appreciate a results-based, startup culture


We have big goals, but try to zoom out on high-level initiatives when appropriate to get day to day work, week to week planning, and big quarterly projects done.

You can expect an on-boarding process involving safety training (we're big on safety), some mindful "brain dumps," and space and time to learn and figure out how to work best. We seek to provide feedback quickly and often, we praise publicly, and deliver critical feedback privately. You can expect to be given meaningful work, to take ownership of features, processes, and to deliver working code and product. We are in this for the long haul. We need your help.


PAY & BENEFITS


We benchmark our pay against Atlanta employers and offer competitive equity plans for new employees.

Benefits at Greenzie are based on helping you maintain a healthy and happy life outside of work. We believe we can only work as well as we treat our healthso we encourage employees to take advantage of our generous vacation and leave policies.

We have office space in West Midtown, but as a Result-Only Work Environment, we support getting your work done however and wherever works best and pay for whatever hardware setup works best for you. MacBook Pro? Sure! Slick ThinkPad running Ubuntu? Absolutely.

This is all on top of best-in class health plans (medical, dental, and vision), retirement matching, as well as employer paid long and short term disability, and life insurance policies.

We practice open book on how we run the company, from our salary leveling charts outlining how we compensate, to our last funding round, to our cash burn and latest pitch deck.


HOW TO APPLY


Please apply using the button below, so we can be fair to everyone who applies.

We used to do interviewing wrong and would talk about us and our mission and get excited about everything we're doingand learn nothing about you, so now we do the opposite. It may seem one-way to start, but we really want to learn about you. We'll do a telephone pre-screen with open-ended questions meant to understand how you think and to evaluate your fit for the role.

If you're not a fit, we'll let you know immediately, and deliver some feedback right away. If you make it to the next step, we'll then invite you to do a skills test we'll review (well, a few of us will). Then we will schedule an in-person (or video for those who are remote) interview. Interviews will include a few staff and some more open-ended questions. No white boarding, no puzzles. If you make it to the next step, we'll ask for some references, and make an offer based on our leveling charts. We'll fight hard to get you to join us. But first, we need to hear from you.

FREDERICK, MD OR ASHLAND, VA

The Robotics Engineer works with cross-functional Werres employees, project teams, customers, and suppliers to provide detailed product specifications for robotics equipment including AMR’s, AGV’s, and industrial robots including the specifications to support the final design solution. The process involves understanding the customer's goals and objectives and developing smart engineered solutions to meet these goals. Werres Systems Group’s goal is to help our customers compete in their markets by providing the best material handling solutions and technology.

Performance Objectives:

* Define, Plan, Implement and Support the mobile robotic and logistical automation equipment put in place in Werres customers warehouse and manufacturing facilities, including Process, Financial and Technical analysis.
* Program, integrate and troubleshoot AMRs from well-known Original Equipment Manufacturers.
* Evaluates program and project requirements, develops complex equipment and tooling concepts and designs solutions for a reliable production process.
* Compiles and analyzes technical data to determine the effects on product engineering design and rate estimates, identifies robotics, automation or technology recommendations and system integration for equipment and tooling.
* Conducts training for Production and Maintenance personnel.
* Vet new technology on a technical level to understand if it is ready to deploy into the facilities.
* Collaborate with existing digital manufacturing teams to serve up requested data for collection.
* Optimize complex robotics and automation equipment and processes for safety, ergonomics, quality, flow, reliability, and maintainability

Requirements:

* Degree in Engineering, Computer Science or similar field or in lieu of a degree 2+ years of experience in the field of Robotics.
* 2+ years of experience with the following:
* AGV / AMR / VGV experience including support, programming and deployment experience
* Experience deploying mobile robotics projects in a manufacturing or logistics environment
* Experience with Material Flow Analysis and internal logistics.
* Experience ERP systems for inventory control and ERP at a warehouse and shop floor level.
* Candidates must also possess a knowledge of mechanical components commonly found on assembly automation machines.
* Experience in a manufacturing or logistics environment
* Project Management Experience
* Existing relationships with system integrators, machine builders, and component manufacturers
* Create and deliver executive level presentations
* Plan and manage multiple concurrent projects.
* AutoCAD experience a plus

Travel Requirements

* 30%
* Ability to travel domestically and internationally to visit existing suppliers, research new projects, and commission projects.

Benefits Available

Include Toyota Industries medical dental, vision, life, disability, employee assistance, critical illness, H.S.A, F.S.A 401k with match, long term care. Company paid life, short term disability and EAP. Paid vacation, sick and holidays. Company stability --In business since 1930, acquired by Raymond/Toyota in 2016 and growing.

About the Company: Since 1935, Werres Corporation has been providing material handling equipment, customized engineering systems, and forklift equipment to clients throughout Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Washington D.C. and the Federal Government worldwide. A Toyota Industries Corporation Group Company.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the individual's race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, status as a military veteran or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Drug Free Workplace. Background check required.

Title:
Systems Engineer - Robotics Systems

The candidate will be assigned to the Robotics Systems Group within the Extra Vehicular Activity (EVA), Robotics, and Crew Systems Division as a Flight Controller, Instructor, and/or Analyst for the Manipulator Support System (MSS) including the Mobile Transporter (MT), Space Station Remote Manipulator System (SSRMS) [Canada Arm 2], and Special Purpose Dexterous Manipulator (SPDM) [Dexter] within the NASA Johnson Space Center (JSC) Flight Operations Directorate (FOD). This is one of the main robotics systems that supports the International Space Station Program. The candidate will train to perform robotics procedure development by designing robotics maneuvers supporting real-time operations. At the same time the candidate will pursue a certification for a Mission Control Center (MCC) console position and will then continue to higher level Flight Control, Instructor, or Analyst certifications based on the individual's interest and the group's needs. The candidate will interface with the NASA customer daily as well as many other engineering organizations and payload customers.

The Robotics (ROBO) team is responsible for all aspects of the operation and management of the MSS robotics system hardware and software. Additional duties require supporting meetings and concisely reporting results to team-members and management, writing system briefs and console procedures, developing MCC displays, console tools, cue cards, and making oral presentations. Shift work, including weekends and holidays, and the ability to support an irregular schedule will be required occasionally for real-time missions and simulations. Occasional domestic and international travel is also required.

Work & Experience Requirements:

Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering (ABET), Physics, Mathematics, or Computer Science. Minimum of 4 years previous experience working with robotics and/or rovers. The overall goal with this position is to allow the candidate to bring in their expertise to help improve our current operations. This candidate will also be relied on for their outside perspective and provide input for future space robotics programs. Specific experience with vision systems, pose estimation, and coding is highly desired. This position requires successful completion of a government background check before commencement of employment as well being able to pass a standard flight controller physical examination for console support.

The Candidate must have:

•knowledge of engineering principles and the ability to apply them to real-time operations

•excellent communication (verbal and written), interpersonal, leadership, teamwork, technical, and administrative skills

•attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and strict adherence to deadlines with the ability to successfully work/negotiate daily with multiple customers

•a team-focus and be able to adapt quickly to a highly collaborative efforts across multiple organizations

•demonstrated ability to plan, lead, and coordinate a wide range of tasks

•the ability to successfully progress through flight controller certifications or required job duties

•ability to apply technical knowledge and operations concepts to exercise effective decision making and initiative in a real-time and fast-paced operational environment

•demonstrated skills of a self-starter who excels in a dynamic environment that requires them to work effectively both alone and as part of a team

•demonstrated ability to effectively receive and give feedback while maintaining a positive attitude

Specific responsibilities are dependent on candidate's primary focus on the team but may include:

•integration of robotics operations between the crew and flight control team for Extra-Vehicular Activities, Free Flyer Track and Captures, and the robotic Installation/Removal of external payloads/Orbital Replacement Units (ORU)s.

•generation of discrepancy reports and change requests to document problems and feature requests

•generation of accurate scripts for loading and automating ground control commands

•participation in operational procedure validations

•mentoring and training new team members and interns

•design of effective and error free robotics trajectories

•continually train and learn details of the MSS system

•update and validate robotics models as needed for specific missions

•train crew members and other team members to operate the SSRMS.

In compliance with the U.S. federal government's vaccine mandate, only candidates who are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or have a reasonable accommodation or approved medical exception will be considered for this position.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.