Blue Sky LightGrid is a San Francisco-based company focused on innovation in
the photography and video lighting sector. We create interactive
electromechanical systems that radically reduce the time and effort required
to achieve professional-quality imagery. Our custom robotics for lighting
placement and tuning speeds up the process for professional photographer and
videographers, as well as opening the door for ordinary folks who need great
results to do their own shoots in record time, with point-and-click access
to achieve the "look" they're after. We have a working LightGrid in our
studio, doing daily duty and ready for wider deployment, and we're now
designing additional configurations for other purposes and markets. We are
seeking an engineering design intern or contract employee to work with our
experienced and energetic team to help bring these next systems to life.
We're a small group, so being can-do, versatile, and hands-on is a big
plus. Poke around www.blueskylightgrid.com for additional information about
us (look at the LightGrid rental section for a descriptive video of the
existing system).
Internship or Contract Opportunity
The Mechatronics Designer will work with the LightGrid team on designing and
prototyping our new and existing products. This person must have
electromechanical design skills (e.g., actuator, sensor, bearings, and
mechanisms design/selection), although we can accommodate a wide range of
skill sets by how we divide responsibilities (i.e., mechatronics experience
is desirable, but you needn't be an expert in this domain).
Job Purpose Summary
The person in this position will be responsible for developing conceptual
and detailed mechanical designs using a combination of CAD modeling, as well
as prototype fabrication (parts sourcing, outside shop coordination, and
in-house machining).
Responsibilities
Work with seasoned mechanical engineer to bring current design to refinement
for prototyping and fabrication.
Create and maintain a 3D CAD model of the system, including creating
shop-ready drawings for fabricators.
Participate in brainstorming and problem solving efforts to refine the
current rough design and geometric prototype. This includes considerations
of function, reliability, pricing, manufacture, fabrication strategies,
shipping, installation, maintenance, and other factors.
Documenting the system and bringing the device to a level where the software
team can pick up the motion control and system integration.
Using proof-of-principle models and other early evaluation methods to test
conceptual approaches.
Using best-in-class CAD modeling techniques to create comprehensive part and
assembly data.
Please submit a resume and some highlights of project work. If you have a
portfolio, we'd like to see it, and/or a description of your qualifications
and how you see yourself contributing to this effort. To apply, send an
email to scott_at_blueskysf.com. Thanks! Scott Minneman (Stanford ME 218er &
PhD from years back)
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Received on 2014-07-21 13:59:48