Position title: Lead Mechatronics Engineer, Control Systems and Automation Group
Location: Watkins, CO USA
Job Purpose: This role will provide leadership and expertise in the design of robotic/automated systems, and manage projects within a research environment as applicable to the development of systems and equipment used in the manufacture and delivery of bulk and packaged explosives and their precursors.
Job Duties:
- Lead a group who’s responsibility is the design, development and testing of innovative manufacturing and delivery systems
- Manage mechatronic/robotics vendors and projects
- Identify improvement opportunities in existing manufacturing and construction processes via the use of mechatronics, robotics and automation technologies
- Ensure designs and novel technologies are robust through the use of appropriate design and testing methodologies
- Foster a culture of SHE excellence
Education and Experience:
- Robotics /Mechatronics Engineering or similar, bachelors or higher qualification.
- 5 to 7 years relevant industrial and leadership experience.
Skills:
- Solid foundation in mobile robotics and robotic manipulators, theory and practical application
- Project management.
- People management.
- Absolutely must have a willingness and aptitude to learn and apply new technologies and methodologies
- Development and execution of test plans – experience with a quality standard is a plus.
- Working knowledge of mechanical system design and modelling (SolidWorks is a plus).
Dimensions:
- Influence over R&D spend
- International travel up to 30%.
- Infrequent field work that may require visits to underground and surface mines.
- Up to 2 direct reports, and some management of external contractors.
- Reports to the Research Program Manager – Control Systems and Automation Group