Mechanical Engineer

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, transgender people and underrepresented races in our community and industry.

Must be a U.S. Person

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:

• 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Embedded systems product design, including thermal management and design for manufacturability (injection molding, castings)
• Experience designing rugged, water-resistant hardware
• Mobile robot design experience, including mechanisms, motion platforms, and torque analysis
• Track record of taking new products from prototype into production

Compensation:

This will be a salaried, exempt position. Compensation to be discussed relative to experience and abilities. This position will be open to the company yearly bonus and retirement savings programs.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 5% Safe Harbor Contribution to 401k by Hellbender
• 100% of Health, Dental, and Vision insurance premiums for employees and their families paid by Hellbender
• 7.5 weeks total Paid time off
• 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.