The role
What you'll do
- Own the development of next-generation drilling rigs from structure and mechanism design to advanced manufacturing.
- Develop design concepts from a clean sheet with a first principles, physics-based approach.
- Perform simulations, stress analysis, hand calculations, and FEA to ensure the durability and performance of components in unbelievably harsh operational conditions.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure hardware integrates with Durin's electrical, control, and software systems to support necessary mission objectives.
- Be responsible for project delivery timeline from early design through production, rollout, and global operation.
- Exemplify technical excellence and be accountable for your work.
- Optimize mechanical systems for performance, weight, cost, and manufacturability.
- Conduct field visits to understand operational challenges and implement improvements in real-world environments.
- Source, retain, and advise new and experienced vendors from a technical perspective.
The bar
What you'll bring
- Experience designing, analyzing, building, and testing high-performance mechanical systems, preferably heavy machinery and/or autonomous systems.
- Proficiency in CAD software (NX, SolidWorks, or similar).
- Proficiency with FEA tools for stress analysis and simulation (e.g., ANSYS, NASTRAN, Abaqus).
- Strong understanding of hydraulic systems, drive mechanisms, and structural design.
- Analytical/scientific programming experience (i.e., Python, Matlab, Excel).
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes, tolerances, and selecting materials for mechanical components.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and collaborative environment to rapidly prototype and manufacture new products.
- Self-motivated with strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills.
- Have a bias to action, take pride in your work, and care more about getting to the right solution than being right.
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