Hybrid Mechatronics Engineer

at Videndum plc

• Job title: Mechatronics Engineer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Junior, Mid level
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Assembly
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Cartago, Costa Rica

About the role

• Mechatronics Engineer responsible for product design and automatized systems development at Videndum. Collaborating with teams to ensure design intent and product testing.

Responsibilities

• Acquire comprehensive understanding of customer needs and the potential for novel product functionality.
• Conceive and develop innovative automatize systems to confirm the design of new products.
• Undertake theoretical analysis and mathematical modelling in support of concept development and design verification.
• Support the Mechanical Engineering Testing Lab activities and coordinate in a timely manner all the tests requested for NPI´s projects, Product Support and Value Engineering Projects.
• Coordinate the calibration and maintenance of all the equipment assigned to the Mechanical Engineering Testing Lab.
• Identify new technologies for beneficial application in company products.
• Design testing methodologies able to prove physical, mechanical, and electrical properties of individual components or entire products.
• Devise, implement and document appropriate experiments and tests.
• Evaluate through statistical and probabilistic tools the measurement procedures and methods developed for product definition or validation of technologies.
• Apply reliability concepts in the design and development of endurance tests and product definition.
• Plan and conduct projects to defined milestones and cost targets.
• Identify new equipment for the Testing Lab according to the needs of Videndum Production Solutions to validate products and technologies.
• Support initiatives from IT, Manufacturing Engineering and Quality Departments regarding the automatization, control systems, data acquisition, and the development of mechatronics applications to optimize the current production, reduce manufacturing costs and improve the quality of products and assembly lines.
• Support Product Management in defining the testing required to validate the development of a new product or technology.
• Collaborating with peers in developing optimal processes and environment for innovation.
• Supervising Leading Development Technicians to execute tests, equipment verification and any activities related to Mechanical Engineering Testing Lab.
• Mentoring technicians.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years-experience in mechanical / mechatronics product design.
• Expertise in CAD, preferably using ‘high end’ 3D systems such as Siemens NX, Inventor or Solidworks.
• Good programming skills of programable automation controllers (LabView, PLCs).
• Minitab or similar.
• Proficient in Statistical/Probabilistic analysis for data validation (Gauge R&Rs, DOEs, Hypothesis Tests, Capability Analysis, Control Charts)
• Reliability Concepts and Calculations.
• Experience of microprocessor / microcontroller applications, programming, servo design, instrumentation, acquisition data hardware (NI cRio).
• Able to apply appropriate theoretical analysis in the development of engineering solutions.
• Experience of precision machined parts, mechanisms and transmissions.
• Able to work to tight deadlines
• Able to create and maintain comprehensive records and test documentation.
• Ability to use own initiative to address problems and present solutions.
• Professional approach.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Attention to detail.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Asociación Solidarista
• Hybrid Working (Office Based Positions)
• Flexible Schedules
• 3 personal days per year
• Company Medical Clinic
• Private Medical Insurance and Dental Plan (Depending on Grade)
• Life Assurance
• Free On-Site Parking and EV Charging
• Subsidized Canteen
• And lots more!