Job Description

Description

Harmonic Drive LLC is a leading manufacturer of precision motion control products including precision servo actuators, planetary gearsets, strain wave gearing components and integrated gears. We take pride in providing both our standard catalog of products as well as customized motion control solutions to meet customer needs and ensure customer satisfaction.

Summary/Objective
Candidates must possess a strong understanding of power transmission products and associated components such as gears, motors, encoders and servo drives. A proficiency in CAD design and detailing using SolidWorks is required. Hands on mechanical and electrical assembly and test experience is a plus.  Ability to function in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment in collaboration with other departments is required.

Requirements

Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Electro-mechanical design, development and documentation including manufacturing and customer drawings for systems of varied complexity from concept through production. Designs integrating industrial electro-mechanical system components including actuators, motors, gears, bearings, sensors, connectors, servo drives, and controllers.
• Develop products and components for complex electro-mechanical assemblies.
• Perform analysis, troubleshooting, and testing at the component and systems level for products in development as well as in production.
• Create test and assembly procedures and reports to ensure customer requirements are met.
• Work with purchasing and manufacturing to source vendors for component purchases and create bills of materials in the current ERP system as well on assembly drawings.
• Written and verbal communication skills enabling a clear and accurate understanding when communicating with sales as well as directly with customers or vendors.
• Manage and prioritize multiple projects with the daily engineering tasks effectively.

Competencies

• Electrical and/or mechanical experience in a manufacturing environment including integrating electro-mechanical systems
• Demonstrate electromechanical design creativity and pragmatic problem-solving skills, with the ability to design with manufacturing ease and cost in mind.
• SolidWorks knowledge with an understanding of GD&T as well as an understanding of manufacturing and inspection capabilities and limitations. 
• Familiar with engineering documentation control practices.
• Experience with electrical test equipment such as multimeters, power meters, oscilloscopes and etc. is a plus.
• Hands on experience in mechanical and electrical assembly including soldering and crimping is a plus.
• Ability to generate accurate reports to clearly document and communicate findings
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office, ERP, etc.).
• Programming skills such as with Python or LabVIEW and servo drive commissioning experience is a plus.  
• Ability to develop PCBAs for various applications a plus.
• Experience with various types of automated machinery and robotics is a plus.
• Ability to work across teams and communicate clearly verbally and in writing in English with colleagues, customers, and partners in a professional and cooperative manner.
• Ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks in an accurate, timely, and organized fashion.
• Willingness to work on and take on responsibility of various aspects of projects.
• Understanding of and appreciation for the importance of customer satisfaction.

Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers as well as electrical and environmental test equipment located in a dedicated laboratory

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate both verbally and in writing. The employee frequently is required to move about the office and shop, use a computer, and reach with hands and arms.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. 

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position, and hours of work and days are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Travel
Infrequent travel may be required.

Required Education and Experience

• BS in Engineering is required. MS preferred.
• 1-6 years of relevant experience.
• Certification in SolidWorks a plus.
• Certification in GD&T a plus.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

Harmonic Drive LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

U.S. Export Controls Requirements: This job may require access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by the export laws of the United States. Candidates are required to provide proof of either US citizenship, Permanent US residency or classification as a protected individual as defined in 8 USC 1324b (a) (3).

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.