Shield AI
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StaffEngineer,ElectromechanicalSystemsAdvanceManufacturing
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“Staff Engineer, Electromechanical Systems Advance Manufacturing at Shield AI. Skills: Electromechanical Systems, Advanced Manufacturing, Robotics, Automation. Design electromechanical systems. Develop and implement automation solutions”
What You'll Achieve.
Improve manufacturing efficiency; Reduce production costs; Enhance product quality; Successfully deploy new systems
Industry & Context.
Root cause analysis; Troubleshooting; System optimization
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, 5+ years of experience in electromechanical systems, Experience with advanced manufacturing processes, Experience with robotics and automation
Nice to Have
Master's degree in relevant field, Experience with AI/ML integration in manufacturing, Experience with cloud platforms
What You'll Do.
Design electromechanical systems
Develop and implement automation solutions
Integrate robotics into manufacturing lines
Optimize manufacturing processes
Collaborate with cross-functional teams
Troubleshoot system issues
Develop and maintain system documentation
Stay current with manufacturing technologies
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; Engineering teams; Manufacturing operations
Communication Scope
Technical presentations; Documentation
Process & Methodology
Agile methodologies, Scrum, Roadmap planning
Full Job Description
## Description Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed defense-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include Hivemind autonomy software and V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft. With offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube. ## What you'll do Lead manufacturing engineering efforts for electromechanical subsystems and assemblies Develop and optimize manufacturing processes, tooling, work instructions, and production flows for: Actuators Motors and drives Hydraulic systems Pneumatic systems Pumps and fluid systems Powertrain components Motion-control assemblies Partner with design engineering to improve manufacturability, reliability, testability, and producibility Drive root cause investigations and corrective actions for electromechanical manufacturing issues Develop work instructions, quality standards, and inspection methods Support supplier qualification, process validation, and production readiness reviews Lead DFM/DFA reviews and transition new products into manufacturing Support system integration, validation, and troubleshooting activities Define manufacturing standards, process controls, and acceptance criteria Support failure analysis and reliability improvement initiatives Collaborate with production, quality, supply chain, and test engineering teams Mentor junior manufacturing engineers ## Tools & skills MES & QMS systems 3DEXPERIENCE / Teamcenter (PLM) systems Supplier manufacturing processes 5S/visual management Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) ## Required qualifications 7+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in experience in electromechanical systems Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field Experience in pro
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