About this opportunity
Faro UK lists this Senior Mechatronics Engineer - Servo and Motion Systems opportunity in exton, Pennsylvania. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
FARO is a leading company in 3D measurement technology.
Location & Work Model
Hybrid position based out of our Exton, PA office.
Responsibilities
Design and analysis of mechanical systems, equipment, and packaging for FARO’s metrology products.
Support projects from concept to production, coordinating with related departments and vendors.
Act as subject matter expert in the design and tuning of servo control systems.
Research and select motors, bearings, and sensors for precision axis design.
Research and design power transmission mechanisms.
Perform dynamic systems analysis and feasibility studies of designs and concepts using engineering principles and FEA software.
Conduct hands‑on assembly, testing, and troubleshooting of prototypes to ensure design requirements are met.
Develop assembly, calibration, and compensation techniques.
Build BOMs for manufacturing and assembly.
Guide operations with creation of assembly instructions.
Understand cross‑functional technology and interfaces within the product line.
Analyze and refine high‑level requirements.
Mentor other engineers and review their designs and analysis.
Lead the mechanical engineering of subsystems and act as subsystem project lead when required.
Inform stakeholders and cross‑functional teams of new projects in a concise and professional way to secure commitment.
Provide suggestions for product improvements at part and module level.
Qualifications
Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Preference for MS or PhD in Mechanical, Electrical or Robotics Engineering with advanced coursework in servo controls.
Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in machine design and servo control design and tuning (preferably over 10 years).
Expert level understanding of servo control system design and tuning for complex linear and rotary systems.
Experience in precision machine design and evaluation for metrology, machine tool, robotics or similar applications.
Proficiency in SolidWorks CAD or similar to create models and drawings.
Finite element analysis using SolidWorks Simulation or ANSYS.
Drawing generation in accordance with ASME Y14.5M dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
Design of kinematic components, motors, bearings, and system error budgets.
Dynamic system modeling using MATLAB or similar software.
Experience with programming languages such as Python or C#.
What FARO can offer you
A competitive paid time off bank and paid holidays.
Medical, dental, life and AD&D insurance plans.
Pre‑tax flex spending accounts for medical and dependent care.
401(k) with employer match.
Tuition reimbursement and training opportunities.
Wellness fairs.
Frequent lunch and learns to help educate employees.
Other employee events.
Inclusive culture and commitment to diversity.
Equal Opportunity & EEO Statement
FARO is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. FARO is a government contractor and will take affirmative action as called for by applicable laws and Executive Orders. We are a drug‑free workplace with pre‑employment drug screening.
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Worksite address
exton, PA, 19341, US
Who can apply
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