Mechanical Engineer
You will be responsible for the design and production of the joints in the exoskeleton, like the hip, knee and ankle, and you will design the frame that connects all the parts in the exoskeleton. You will also make sure that the pilot is safely connected to the exoskeleton.
How do you make sure the exoskeleton walks
As a mechanical engineer you will design the parts that set the exoskeleton in motion using your enthusiasm for motors, precision parts and transmissions. You will furthermore design the structure of the exoskeleton, which fulfills three important functions: carrying all the forces, connecting all the components and safely securing the pilot to the exoskeleton. You will thus design the joints, the frame parts and the fixtures that safely connect the pilot to the exoskeleton. You will come up with many concepts, carry out force analyses and explore different materials to create an integrated design that is as strong, light and reliable as possible. In the digital world you use CAD software to create 3D models and you carry out FEM analyses to optimize your parts. You also investigate the requirements and wishes from other departments and try to translate those into technical designs. Calculations, researching efficiencies and tolerances are important aspects of this function. Do you recognize yourself? Then this is the perfect position for you!
You recognize yourself in
You have experience and enjoy working in CAD programs (e.g. SolidWorks or CATIA).
Your heart beats faster for different motors and transmissions.
You are flexible and can work problem-oriented.
You are enthusiastic about statics, dynamics, mechatronics and mechanics of materials.
You are interested in the human movement.
You have a creative mindset.
You are handy and enthusiastic to work practically to make physical prototypes and to produce parts.
You have (basic) knowledge in FEM analyses.
You are a teamplayer and can communicate clearly.
You want to become (even) better at
Working together in a large multidisciplinary team.
Modelling in CAD software.
Performing FEM analyses (in e.g. Simcenter).
Drafting up working drawings as clearly as possible.
Working with milling/turning/CNC machines.
Designing and testing using prototypes.
Analyze problems and set priorities.
Performing tests to obtain necessary data (e.g. strain gauge tests) or to validate a concept (i.e. flexible foot soles or cooling capabilities of the backpack).
Working independently within a team, setting your own deadlines while taking into account many others.
What do you get in return
New friends for life.
A year full of unforgettable memories.
Technical and personal skills.
You get to see a full design cycle coming to life.
Meetings with various companies for both consulting and production.
Experience in working together in a large multidisciplinary team.
Having the space to make mistakes and learn from them.