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University Information
The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars. With an enrollment of more than 40,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 “Very High Research Activity” institution. UTA ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times’ annual “Best for Vets: Colleges” list and is among the top 30 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). UTA is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and it has one of the top 5 most ethnically diverse undergraduate student bodies in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). Its approximately 270,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to UTA’s $22.2 billion annual economic impact on Texas.

Furthermore, UTA is poised to experience widespread growth in the near future. The university recently launched the first phase of its RISE 100 initiative aimed at recruiting 100 new tenure-system faculty to amplify research standing and position UTA as a leader in key scholarly areas; more details are available at https://www.uta.edu/administration/president/strategic-plan/rise100. The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to join UTA during an exciting period of growth and contribute as the university broadens its impact.
Job Summary
The Manufacturing Systems Engineer delivers hands-on technology and automation solutions to a wide range of businesses including manufacturing, distribution, logistics, construction, health care and government. Contribute to TMAC’s wide array of services that accelerate profitable growth by developing and improving profits, products, processes, technologies and people.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Complete projects in the areas of electromechanical design, prototype manufacturing, assembly and testing for self-directed engineering projects.
Participate in customer interviews and requirement-gathering sessions to prepare proposals, assessments, and scopes of work to deliver results.
Deliver and execute customer projects, report project results, and follow up
with customers.
Create, manage, and follow a project timeline to ensure timely project completion to deliver the software/electrical engineering aspects of a feature or product.
Create detailed reports for customers as required.
Interpret common details from specification sheets for testing and develop drawings for well-defined product features.
Develop an understanding of predictive modeling and ensure test requirements are documented.
Conduct the specification of hardware and software components to implement suitable solutions in industrial applications for TMAC customers.
Perform solution domain research & conceptual design functions. Carry out testing on standard features or products and coordinate external testing as required.
Identify design flaws using data analysis and validate features by helping build
prototypes.
Develop baseline system documentation that includes system designs, build procedures, requirement documents, testing procedures, software code, and system knowledge base.
Develop processes and tools used to support analysis and testing of product functionality and performance.
Select appropriate parts and evaluate the essential details of materials and
techniques used in production.
Assist with supplier scouting and negotiation on behalf of TMAC customers to ensure project milestones are met in a timely manner.
Present or attend technical sessions (virtual & in-person) and promotional events related to product group offerings.
Continuously maintain and improve expert technical competency in relevant technical fields.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM) or related field.
Six (6) months of experience in a manufacturing (or related) environment with a strong understanding of parts design, parametric modeling, rapid prototyping, and drawing reading.
Experience using CAD software is required.
Intermediate level experience with shop tools and inspection equipment (dial calipers, micrometers, etc.)
Preferred Qualifications
Experience as a mechatronics/controls engineer with R&D product design & development experience in a manufacturing (or related) environment.
Experienced with the design & integration of pneumatics, hydraulics, PLCs, IPCs, industrial robots, and cobots
Experienced with creating/reading/checking piece part, sub assembly, assembly drawings for fabrication and assembly ranging from small assembles to assemblies with 1000’s of components.

Preferred Programming/Software Languages & Tools:
SensorPush, Swift, Opto22, Monnit, JigSpace, Power Automate, AI Builder, Python, SQL, ChatGPT, Gemini, CoPilot, Midjourney, CAD Software Experience (including SolidWorks, Fusion360, Unigraphics, Creo, AutoCAD, or RoboDK), & Google Suite.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Fabrication skills with various materials including 3D Printing (FDM, SLA), water jet, laser cutter, mill, lathe, drill press, and power/hand tools.
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to evaluate and interpret data.