Manufacturing Research Engineer
Listed on 2026-03-12
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Engineering
Mechanical Engineer, Robotics, Manufacturing Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists
Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, NX CAD, Industrial Robotics, Offline Programming, Rapid Prototyping, Manual Machining, Python, Data Analysis, Mechanical Assembly, Low-Voltage Electronics, Sensor Integration, Image Data Analysis, Robotic Peripheral Integration, Problem Solving
OverviewThe Commonwealth Center for Advanced Manufacturing (CCAM) is seeking a Manufacturing Research Engineer to join multidisciplinary teams comprising industry technical leaders, academic experts, and researchers. This position offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with leading companies while delivering work that directly advances manufacturing technologies. CCAM is a non-profit applied research organization located in Disputanta, Virginia (just south of Richmond) and operates from a modern, state-of-the-art facility designed to foster innovation and impactful research.
Key Responsibilities- Serve as an internal subject matter expert (SME) for robotic assets, supporting ABB, KUKA, and FANUC robots through offline programming, troubleshooting, maintenance oversight, and integration of peripherals for novel applications.
- Develop and support mechanical designs for research and project‑specific needs, including fixturing and tooling, using NX for CAD and design analysis.
- Design, build, and support rapid prototyping efforts to stand up research activities and testing capabilities using methods such as fused deposition modeling (FDM) and manual metal working platforms.
- Assist with the design and assembly of mechanical and low‑voltage electronic assemblies (
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