Test Automation Engineer

Mine Vision Systems (MVS) is dedicated to providing advanced workflow-integrated perception and automation systems which improve speed, safety and productivity for the mining industry. We are a spinout from Carnegie Mellon University’s National Robotics Engineering Center, and are located in Pittsburgh’s East Liberty neighborhood. We are recruiting people that thrive in the fast pace of a startup environment and seek the fulfillment that comes with driving and solving problems often independent of job descriptions. Following the successful product launch of our FaceCapture™ Mapping System, we are in a growth mode and we are seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our team. As a MVS Mechanical Engineer you will be responsible for developing new hardware designs, working with contract manufacturers, and supporting customer needs around the world. YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES: Use Solidworks to develop new and improved hardware designs for the production mining environment Generate and maintain BOMs for new and existing products Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to manage production planning and system delivery needs to customers Lead RCAs with other engineers and provide remediation recommendations Work in step with our Tech Services team on supporting customer service requests Coordinate with our contract manufacturers on production deliveries and build schedules Conduct final quality control tests on products before they are shipped to customers Develop and maintain SOPs for product testing, repairs, and performance evaluations Travel up to 15% to work sites beyond the corporate office to support vendors, customers, and conduct field trials in underground environments SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelors or Masters degree in mechanical engineering 2-6 years professional experience in an engineering, product development, or manufacturing role Proficient with basic Solidworks part and assembly modeling Proficient with basic hand tools and electromechanical assemblies Solid troubleshooting and debugging skills for mechanical and electrical issues Experience with structured problem solving methodologies Experience with taking a digital design and getting it manufactured Experience with reading an electrical schematic and using a voltmeter Experience with tolerance stackups and using GD&T annotations Must live within the greater Pittsburgh area and have regular access to a vehicle Able to clearly and effectively communicate thoughts and ideas to a wide range of engineers and non-engineers NICE TO HAVES: Experience working with contract manufacturers on the volume production of hardgoods such as electronics, machined components, soft goods, and/or molded parts Experience with advanced Solidworks features such as BOMs, surface modeling, or PDM Demonstrated proficiency with taking digital designs and manufacturing them (either with third parties or self) Experience with using a PLM or an inventory management system Proficient with advanced electronic diagnostic tools like an oscilloscope or logic analyzer Familiar with Linux OS and using a terminal for basic debugging of connected devices Experience with advanced electromechanical systems, like robots Portfolio of past work and projects (both professional and personal are highly encouraged) BENEFITS WE OFFER: Full benefits: medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401(k) with match Unlimited PTO policy and flexible hybrid work model Small team that allows for immediate impact and showcasing of your talents Opportunity for hands-on work with cutting edge technology