RETHINK MANUFACTURING
The only way to ignite change is to build the best team. At Bright Machines®, we’re innovators and experts in our craft who have joined together to manufacture the AI and data center infrastructure at the edge. We believe unifying software, intelligent automation, and data is the answer to delivering quality and flexibility at scale. We deliver products to meet the demands of today while continuously investing in our Bright Factory model to take advantage of what comes next.
Working with us means you’ll have the opportunity to make lasting, impactful changes for our company and our customers. If you’re ready to apply your exceptional skills to a brighter way of manufacturing AI infrastructure, we’d love to speak with you.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are looking for passionate, hands on Mechanical Engineers to join our team of industry experts and engineers. As a Mechanical Engineer, you will apply your solid understanding of 2d/3d CAD models and will collaborate with teams that are geographically dispersed to design and deploy our robots to customers. Our flexible robots and software will be deployed in a variety of factory conditions and help support the manufacturing operations for some of the biggest names in the industry. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a team that will change the way companies build and produce products. If you’re ready to apply exceptional engineering and design practices and deploy products that will define the next generation in manufacturing.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
- Design and engineering of robotic end of arm tooling (EOAT), fixtures and material presentation solutions from concept to detail as part of the microfactory line using SolidWorks CAD software
- 3D print concept parts for engineering evaluation
- Work within the mechanical engineering team and other engineering disciplines to create a preliminary design concept for EOAT and components with supporting technical information, creating 3D model concepts for customer proposals
- Lead preliminary and critical design review meetings for internal and external customers for feedback and manage conflict while addressing all concerns
- Source all required components for manufactured and purchase parts and assemble the robotic cell solution within the program lead-time
- Support other team members (load balance)
- Work with sales, system engineers and project managers to support robotic EOAT and fixture solutions to meet customer request for quote (RFQ) specifications
- Must think safety first for our customers assessing the robotic cell to identify any possible hazards, evaluate risk reduction requirements, and recommend solutions and validation
- Some travel may be required (10 - 20%) dependent on the size of the deployment
WHAT YOU WILL BRING
- Proficient with mechanical design software (SolidWorks)
- Possess strong analytical and technical skills
- 3+ years’ experience (not including internships)
- Ability to handle multiple projects with shifting priorities and demands
- Strong interpersonal skills; ability to communicate and present effectively
- Proficient in Microsoft Office software applications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related engineering discipline
IT WOULD BE GREAT IF YOU HAD
- Knowledge in robotic EOAT / material presentation automated solutions
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes and lean practices
- Knowledge of programming of 4 and 6 axis robots
- Working knowledge of pneumatic systems
- Knowledge of 3D printing solutions
- Knowledge of reading electrical schematics
WHO YOU ARE
- You are customer obsessed
- You believe in the power of a team, diversity of thought, and unity of action
- You always act with integrity, keep your commitments, and practice transparency
- You think boldly, lead with courage, and demand the highest standards
- You drive for results and act like an owner
BE EMPOWERED TO CHANGE AN INDUSTRY
Bright Machines is a next-generation, AI-enabled manufacturer focused on data center infrastructure production. Bright Machines uses its proprietary AI-based robotics and software to assemble AI infrastructure hardware products (i.e., data center servers) for hyperscalers, neoclouds, and leading Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to reduce their time to revenue. With its Bright Factory model, Bright Machines builds higher quality data center infrastructure at scale, addresses increasing market demands for computing power due to the surge of AI, and answers the call to the U.S. national mandate to reshore manufacturing.
Bright Machines is headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an integration center in Guadalajara, Mexico. The company has been recognized as one of Forbes’ AI 50, awarded “Best AI-based Solution for Manufacturing” by AI Breakthrough, named a “Technology Pioneer” by the World Economic Forum, and highlighted by several other leading technology and innovation organizations.
