Electromechanical Specialist

Role Description

The Electromechanical (EM) specialist is a general exhibit designer/fabricator, with a primary focus on the EM aspects of our exhibits. They design and build those elements with which the visitor interacts.

EM components generally include, but not be limited to:

• Buttons, levers, switches, displays

• Lighting (overall illumination and exhibit effects)

• Power transmission & linear motion systems

  • AC/DC/Servo/Stepper motors and control systems

  • Belts, pulleys, chains, sprockets, rails, bearings, etc.

• Control systems

  • Primarily Arduino-based

• AC wiring – consulting licensed electrician as needed

 

 

Role-Specific Requirements

These are considered minimum requirements for this role:

• Awareness of UX, maintenance, and reliability issues involved in EM design.

• System analysis, design & documentation

  • Deep understanding of basic AC/DC electrical principles, focusing on power distribution

  • Deep understanding of Arduino development environment

  • Strong coding background (C/C++/Arduino)

• Specifying and procuring EM components

• Fundamental EM fabrication and assembly

  • Soldering, interconnect layout & fabrication

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General Team Requirements

These are things that we expect from everyone on our team:

• Attitude

  • Overall positive and friendly – both with internal team members and clients/suppliers/partners

  • Passion for creative problem-solving

  • Ability to effectively work both independently and collaboratively with other team members

• Organization

  • Ability to optimize the workday with high performance and efficiency

  • Demonstrate a sense of urgency with regard to project schedules and budgets

  • Understanding of basic quality control standards and expectations

  • Proper processing of project information – time entry, purchasing, project documentation

• Shop skills

  • Basic mechanical aptitude

  • Basic print-reading & layout ability

  • General Use of Hand & Power Tools

  • Basic understanding of materials and methods. Ability to learn.

  • Ability to lift ~75lb

  • Ability to work on ladders/scaffolding, and/or unconventional positions as required by exhibit work.

• Dependability

  • Able to work ~40 hour work week, with flexibility for occasional overtime as needed

• Valid MA driver’s license and reliable transportation

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Bonus Points

These are things that bring additional value to the role:

• Additional coding background (Python, Javascript, release mgmt.)

• Additional fluency in other development environments (Beagle, Particle, RPi, PLC)

• ECAD/MCAD integration w/Fusion 360 and/or AutoCad Electrical

• Spatially-aware mobile app development (NFC, microlocation, iBeacon, mesh)

• IoT data management

• PCB design with Autodesk Eagle