Halobraid Mechanical Engineering Co-Op role focused on developing an innovative robotic hair braiding system. Responsibilities include contributing to product sub-assemblies, prototyping, testing, and design validation.
Responsibilities
Contribute to the development of complex technology, product sub-assemblies, and test rigs
Take an active, hands-on role to ensure that engineering problems are resolved thoroughly
Utilize various rapid prototyping technologies to build, test, and iterate
Use hand calculations, computer simulation, and/or lab-based testing to validate designs through the development process
Conduct user testing and project the voice of the customer back into the design
Conduct various forms of testing, problem solving, and design iteration
Qualification
Experience with CAD (we use OnshapeDemonstrated design intelligenceA willingness to fail and learn!Experience with consumer electronicsInterest in hair braiding/stylingInterest in robotics and mechanisms
Required
At least one semester remaining in your undergraduate or graduate degree
Experience with CAD (we use Onshape, experience with Solidworks or equivalent is acceptable)
Experience with various rapid prototyping methods (3D printing, CNC, etc)
Demonstrated design intelligence, mechanical intuition, creative problem solving, and strong attention to detail
A willingness to fail and learn!
Desired Skills & Experience (optional but the more, the better)
Gone through (and documented!) the design process for a project, through school or on your own time
Strong documentation skills and the ability to convey complex ideas in a team setting
Strong experimental rigor and testing process
Experience with complex CAD models with clear top down design
Experience with consumer electronics, robotics, or hair styling tools
Interest in hair braiding/styling
Preferred
Gone through (and documented) the design process for a project
Strong documentation skills and ability to convey complex ideas in a team setting
Strong experimental rigor and testing process
Experience with complex CAD models with clear top down design
Experience with consumer electronics, robotics, or hair styling tools
Interest in hair braiding/styling
Interest in robotics and mechanisms
Complementary engineering experience in mechanisms, mechatronics, and moving components
