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Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.\nRole Definition\nDesigns, develops, and enhances electro-mechanical systems and mechatronic devices to optimize products and systems.\nResponsibilities\nDesigning advanced electrical control systems and integrating electrical and mechanical systems.\nDesigning and implementing software and procedures to control and enhance electro-mechanical systems and mechatronic devices performance in collaboration with scientists.\nDesigning and prototyping mechatronic devices with motors, solenoids, gears, sensors, and springs.\nIdentify and address areas of product weakness in finished products.\nRequires a degree in an accredited Engineering, Computer Science, or Materials Science curriculum.\nDegree Requirement\nDegree required\nSkill Descriptors\nAnalytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.\nLevel Working Knowledge:\nApproaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue and determining its significance.\nMakes a systematic comparison of two or more alternative solutions.\nUses flow charts, Pareto charts, fish diagrams, etc. to disclose meaningful data patterns.\nIdentifies the major forces, events and people impacting and impacted by the situation at hand.\nUses logic and intuition to make inferences about the meaning of the data and arrive at conclusions.\nCommunicating Complex Concepts: Knowledge of effective presentation tools and techniques to ensure clear understanding; 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