Mechanical Engineer For Robot Teleoperativo GENOVA

Mechanical Engineer For Robot Teleoperativo
Genova
Liguria, GENOVA

Job Description - Mechanical Engineer for Robot Teleoperativo (2400004W) Mechanical Engineer for Robot Teleoperativo - ( 2400004W ) Commitment & contract: full-time, fixed-term contract WHO WE ARE At IIT we work enthusiastically to develop human-centered Science and Technology to tackle some of the most pressing societal challenges of our times and transfer these technologies to the production system and society. Our Genoa headquarter is strictly inter-connected with our 11 centres around Italy and two outer-stations based in the US for a truly interdisciplinary experience.   YOUR TEAM You'd be working in a multicultural and multi-disciplinary group, where control experts, software, mechanical and electrical engineers collaborate, each with their own expertise, to carry out common research. The Dynamic Legged Systems Research line (web: ) is coordinated by Claudio Semini, who has extensive experience in the design and control of robots applied to Disaster Response, Agriculture and Space Exploration. The team's research focuses on locomotion over rough terrain, foothold planning, whole-body control, perception, loco-manipulation, machine learning, as well as the development of the next generation quadruped robots.   For this position, we are looking for a highly motivated and proactive mechanical engineer to design and support the development of a new legged platform for the DLS lab centered around the INAIL Robot Teleoperativo 3 project. This position has a major focus on the assembly, development and testing of mechanical parts which will be integrated onto a commercial legged robot. Within the team, your main responsibilities will be to: Integrate with the team of technicians supporting day to day R&D and maintenance activities (debugging, testing, developing new concepts, improve robot performance). Design and development of mechanical parts for robots and equipment. Continuous improvement of robot performance and robustness, aiming at reaching TRL 6. Measuring and evaluating robot performance by carrying out data analysis. Robot maintenance, assembly of new mechanical parts. Perform hardware prototype tests. REQUIREMENTS A Master's degree in Robotics, Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering Good knowledge of CAD software, modelling and drawing, preferably Siemens NX Understanding of dimensional and geometrical tolerances Understanding of manufacturing processes, in particular CNC machining Experience with mechanical systems Experience on mechanical assembling Very good manual skills and affinity with lab environment Good communication skills and ability/willingness to integrate within a multidisciplinary international research group Good command in spoken and written English  Further desirable but not necessary skills include good knowledge of FE modelling and coding with Matlab or Python. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Competitive salary package for international standards Wide range of staff discounts Flexible working time  WHAT'S IN FOR YOU? An equal, inclusive and multicultural environment ready to welcome you with open arms. We like contamination and encourage you to mingle and discover what other people are up to in our labs!  If paperwork is not your piece of cake, we got you! There's a specialized team working to help you with that, especially during your relocation! If you are a startupper or a business-minded person, you will find some exceptionally gifted professionals ready to nurture and guide your attitude and aspirations. If you want your work to have a real impact, in IIT you will find an innovative and stimulating culture that drives our mission to contribute to the improvement and well-being of society! We stick to our values! Integrity, courage, societal responsibility and inclusivity are the values we believe in! They define us and our actions in our everyday life. They guide us to accomplish IIT mission! Please submit your application using the online form and including a detailed CV, university transcripts, and a cover letter (outlining motivation, experience and qualifications). We inform you that the information you provide will be used solely for the purposes of evaluating and selecting professional profiles in order to meet the requirements of Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia. Your data will be processed by Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, based in Genoa, Via Morego 30, acting as Data Controller, in compliance with the rules on protection of personal data, including those related to data security. Please also note that, pursuant to articles 15 et. seq. of European Regulation no. 679/2016 (General Data Protection Regulation), you may exercise your rights at any time by contacting the Data Protection Officer (phone Tel: +******** email: ). #J-18808-Ljbffr