Robot Programmer III - Second Shift

We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin's vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.

As part of a small, passionate and accomplished team of experts, you will exercise knowledge in the Weld Robotic Programming workflow, such as design rules, support strategies as well as experience with Laser Welding Machines (e.g. ABB, KUKA) to help support Blue Origin's launch vehicle programs. You will work with engineers and technicians to support laser welding applications and operations for various spaceflight systems. You will assist in meeting a production schedule, designing build strategies, and evaluating new parts for the Welding process. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable spaceflight.

We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Responsibilities:

• Prepare part build files using CAD software (Pro/E or Creo, SolidWorks)
• Evaluate the build risk
• Devise successful build strategy
• Advise and document to RE's and ME's of build risk analysis in ITS
• Advise and document to RE's and ME's of build recommended geometry changes needed to lessen the possible build failure.
• Follow standardized file systems, traceability documentation
• Meeting both quality and schedule expectations
• Help to develop new and improved build parameters while not sacrificing the part quality.
• Rapidly design support structures for printed components taking into account factors like heat input/warpage, surface finish, process efficiency, and final requirement conformance
• Follow a standardized workflow that maximizes part quality, machine up-time and production throughput
• Trouble shoot machine issues and offer advice per past machine experiences. Document finding in the AM Wiki.
• Contact machine vendors when experiencing machine issues not yet seen before. Document findings in the AM Wiki.
• Developing new methods and algorithms for improving existing robots or creating new ones
• Testing the robot's ability to maneuver in different environments, including staircases, elevators, and other locations where humans may be present
• Coordinating with engineers to ensure that the robot's design meets specifications and conforms to industry standards
• Monitoring the robot's performance in real time and providing instructions to it through a control panel or computer interface
• Solving problems related to robot functionality or design that are identified by engineers or other team members
• Creating computer programs to allow the robot to function autonomously and respond to changes in its environment
• Implementing safety measures to prevent the robot from causing damage to itself or others when performing its tasks
• Programming the robot to perform specific tasks such as picking up objects with robotic hands or using a welding torch to join metal pieces together
• Maintaining the robot's hardware to ensure proper functioning.

Qualifications:

• Passion for our mission: Millions of people living and working in space!
• An attitude of world-class quality, attention-to-detail, and dedication to the rigors necessary to pursue of human-space-flight goals.
• Demonstrated track record of resourcefulness, attention-to-detail, and process ownership.
• 3-5 years experience with programming in one or more of the following software CAD software (Pro/E or Creo, ABB Robot Studio, and KUKA Robots)
• Demonstrated ability to adhere to rigorous schedule constraints
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and strengthen our culture of inclusion
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Desired:

• Training or experience working with metal additive manufacturing machines
• 3-5 years of hands on build experience in an Laser Welding Applications
• Experience with 3-D CAD data - viewing, interrogation and or use for design
• Experience in an R&D environment, preferably in aerospace, medical devices, or other engineered products
• Experience cutting, mounting, polishing, and etching metallographic specimens
• Experience in a small company and/or startup environment