Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Company Name : Hellbender Inc.

Job Title : Mechanical Design Engineer

Department : Mechanical

Report to : Vice President of Hardware

Who we are :

Hellbender Inc. is a Pennsylvania Benefit Corporation who partners with innovators to mature their Artificial Intelligence enabled computing sensors and produce their solutions onshore at prototype to high volumes.

Hellbender is intentionally forming an inclusive work environment and is committed to uplifting the historically marginalized identities including veterans, women, trans and non-white races in our community and industry.

Job Summary :

As a Mechanical Design Engineer at Hellbender, you will have a key role in developing new products, including cameras and robotic sensors, from the ground up. You will have the opportunity and responsibility to generate innovative solutions to address unique issues on a wide variety of projects. You will aid in projects at various stages of the product design cycle : requirements composition; component selection trade studies and testing; prototype design, assembly, debugging, and documentation; design requirements verification and validation; retooling product designs for production volumes; and cobotic assembly workflow and tooling design.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Develop, prepare, and maintain 3D part and assembly models, drawings, and Bills of Materials (BOMs)
• Design, conduct, analyze, document, and present the results of experiments which determine and / or validate the performance of individual components, subassemblies, and full systems
• Apply practical mechanical engineering principles and techniques to create products that meet our customers' requirements on their timeline
• Utilize and expand our suite of design approaches and custom tooling to create products capable of robotic and cobotic assembly

Qualifications, Skills, and Attributes :

United States veteran and diverse candidates are encouraged to apply at any experience level.

Bachelor's or master's degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred

3+ years of experience consisting of full-time employment, internships, and co-op programs

Proficient in 3D modeling (Solidworks experience a plus)

Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills

Ability to design, implement, and communicate the results of experiments

Ability to read, understand, and create technical drawings and material

Organized & able to work towards deadlines

Curious; driven; interested in the way things work; excited to approach new problems

Excellent team player with strong communication skills (written and verbal) is essential

Benefits :

401(k)

5% Safe Harbor Contribution to 401k by Hellbender

Dental insurance, 100% by Hellbender for employees and their families

Health insurance, 100% by Hellbender for employees and their families

Vision insurance, 100% by Hellbender for employees and their families

7.5 weeks total Paid time off

Flexible spending account

Hellbender Inc. options through our Equity Incentive Plan

Profit Sharing (through 401k)

Hybrid work environment & flexible work schedule

Work Location : UPARC Pittsburgh

Opportunity for advancement :

Hellbender is a growing business and follows a policy that prioritizes internal promotions. As new positions are created new opportunities for advancement will be created as well.