Research Assistant/Associate

Job Description & Requirements: Research Assistant/Associate

Primary responsibilities include:

• Designing and developing robotic platforms to achieve project goals and objectives.
• Implementing and researching into design specifications, materials, durability, and physical constraints required for locomotion and overall functionality.
• Having a strong understanding of the robot’s mechanical system to optimize functional design and performance.
• Applying knowledge of manufacturing processes, DFM/DFA principles, and production constraints to ensure manufacturable designs.
• Designing mounts, enclosures, and integration structures for onboard sensors and other critical components.
• Performing simulation and analysis using tools such as Ansys and MATLAB/Simulink.
• Working with mechanical components and prototyping methods, including 3D printing, CNC machining, sheet metal design, and common shop tools.
• Collaborating effectively in a multi-disciplinary team and with third-party vendors.
• Communicating ideas and designs clearly.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Mechanical/Computer/Mechatronics Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in designing and performing mechanical tests.
• Experience with electromechanical system design is preferred.
• Experience with ROS and programming in Python and C++ is a strong plus.