Senior Robotic Systems Engineer Needed
Budget: $50 – $0 USD
Project Brief: FlexiScan Robot and ValidScan Software Development
Project Overview:
CertAir.co is developing an advanced robotic system, integrated with the software to automate cleanroom certification processes for pharmaceutical and semiconductor industries. The objective is to streamline cleanroom certification with enhanced accuracy, efficiency, and data management. This brief outlines the responsibilities and deliverables for the multi-disciplined engineer responsible for the robot design and overall system architecture, who will also manage the development teams.
See: Robot: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZfBONoQfv4&t=67s
Software: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DN6f0ctnGno
Deliverables:
1. Technical Specification:
Objective: Detail the technical requirements and standards for the robot and system software.
Components:
• System Architecture: Outline the overall structure of the system, including hardware and software components.
• Technologies: Specify the technologies to be used, focusing on the controller, vision sensors, and other critical components.
• Integration: Describe how various components will interact and integrate to form a cohesive system.
• Cloud-Based Systems: With the full stack developer, detail the architecture for the Robot as a Service (RaaS) and Software as a Service (SaaS) models, focusing on cloud-based system integration and security.
Details to Include:
• Hardware specifications (e.g., SCARA arm, end-of-arm attachments)
• Communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, Ethernet, Wi-Fi)
• Performance metrics and compliance standards (e.g., CE, ROHS, 21 CFR Part 11/ALCOA++)
• Cloud-based infrastructure, data storage, and security measures.
2. Interface with Development Team:
Objective: Collaborate with the software full stack developer, who is responsible for creating the Human-Machine Interface (HMI), and the mechanical engineer on design and implementation.
Actions:
• Conduct regular meetings to discuss progress and address technical challenges.
• Ensure alignment between hardware design and software functionality.
• Provide technical guidance and support to the development team.
• Coordinate with the developer responsible for the robot controls software to ensure seamless integration.
3. Project Plan:
Objective: Develop a comprehensive project plan outlining the development timeline, costs, and milestones.
Components:
• NRE (Non-Recurring Engineering) Costs: Estimate the initial development costs for designing and building the prototype.
• Timeline: Provide a detailed timeline for the prototype, pilot, and commercialization phases.
• Product Costs: Estimate the production costs for commercializing the robot.
4. Working Prototype:
Objective: Produce a minimum viable product (MVP) as the functional prototype of the FlexiScan robot and ValidScan software.
Components:
• Assemble the hardware components.
• Develop and integrate the software (handled by the full stack developer for HMI and another developer for robot controls).
• Conduct initial testing to ensure the system meets the technical specifications.
Context:
The multi-disciplined engineer will oversee the robot design and the overall system architecture. This individual will transition to managing the mechanical and electrical engineering teams, as well as the software development team.
Resources:
• Mechanical Design: Foundational design for the SCARA arm and end-of-arm attachments.
• Software Development: A full stack developer has recently joined the team as a contractor to develop the ValidScan HMI. An additional software developer is needed for the robot controls.
• Mechanical Engineering: A mechanical designer/engineer will be hired.
Key Actions:
1. Technical Specification Development:
• Leverage existing mechanical design and enhance it to meet project requirements.
• Detail the integration of various sensors and controllers with the FlexiScan robot.
• Ensure all components comply with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Incorporate cloud-based system requirements for the RaaS and SaaS models, emphasizing security and data integrity.
2. Team Coordination:
• Facilitate communication between the HMI developer, the mechanical engineer, and the robot controls developer.
• Oversee the design and implementation process, ensuring all components are integrated seamlessly.
3. Project Planning:
• Create a detailed project timeline with clear milestones and deadlines.
• Estimate costs and resources required for each phase of the project.
4. Prototype Development:
• Assemble a working prototype based on the technical specifications.
• Conduct rigorous testing to validate the prototype's functionality and performance.
Software and Control System Requirements:
• The software and robot controls must interoperate with third-party test equipment.
• Oversee development of an HMI module for the robot controls that integrate into the ValidScan software. Implement cloud-based infrastructure for data storage and management, ensuring security and compliance with relevant standards.
• Ensure robust communication and data exchange between the software, controls, and third-party test equipment to maintain system reliability and compliance.
Project Overview:
CertAir.co is developing an advanced robotic system, integrated with the software to automate cleanroom certification processes for pharmaceutical and semiconductor industries. The objective is to streamline cleanroom certification with enhanced accuracy, efficiency, and data management. This brief outlines the responsibilities and deliverables for the multi-disciplined engineer responsible for the robot design and overall system architecture, who will also manage the development teams.
See: Robot: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZfBONoQfv4&t=67s
Software: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DN6f0ctnGno
Deliverables:
1. Technical Specification:
Objective: Detail the technical requirements and standards for the robot and system software.
Components:
• System Architecture: Outline the overall structure of the system, including hardware and software components.
• Technologies: Specify the technologies to be used, focusing on the controller, vision sensors, and other critical components.
• Integration: Describe how various components will interact and integrate to form a cohesive system.
• Cloud-Based Systems: With the full stack developer, detail the architecture for the Robot as a Service (RaaS) and Software as a Service (SaaS) models, focusing on cloud-based system integration and security.
Details to Include:
• Hardware specifications (e.g., SCARA arm, end-of-arm attachments)
• Communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, Ethernet, Wi-Fi)
• Performance metrics and compliance standards (e.g., CE, ROHS, 21 CFR Part 11/ALCOA++)
• Cloud-based infrastructure, data storage, and security measures.
2. Interface with Development Team:
Objective: Collaborate with the software full stack developer, who is responsible for creating the Human-Machine Interface (HMI), and the mechanical engineer on design and implementation.
Actions:
• Conduct regular meetings to discuss progress and address technical challenges.
• Ensure alignment between hardware design and software functionality.
• Provide technical guidance and support to the development team.
• Coordinate with the developer responsible for the robot controls software to ensure seamless integration.
3. Project Plan:
Objective: Develop a comprehensive project plan outlining the development timeline, costs, and milestones.
Components:
• NRE (Non-Recurring Engineering) Costs: Estimate the initial development costs for designing and building the prototype.
• Timeline: Provide a detailed timeline for the prototype, pilot, and commercialization phases.
• Product Costs: Estimate the production costs for commercializing the robot.
4. Working Prototype:
Objective: Produce a minimum viable product (MVP) as the functional prototype of the FlexiScan robot and ValidScan software.
Components:
• Assemble the hardware components.
• Develop and integrate the software (handled by the full stack developer for HMI and another developer for robot controls).
• Conduct initial testing to ensure the system meets the technical specifications.
Context:
The multi-disciplined engineer will oversee the robot design and the overall system architecture. This individual will transition to managing the mechanical and electrical engineering teams, as well as the software development team.
Resources:
• Mechanical Design: Foundational design for the SCARA arm and end-of-arm attachments.
• Software Development: A full stack developer has recently joined the team as a contractor to develop the ValidScan HMI. An additional software developer is needed for the robot controls.
• Mechanical Engineering: A mechanical designer/engineer will be hired.
Key Actions:
1. Technical Specification Development:
• Leverage existing mechanical design and enhance it to meet project requirements.
• Detail the integration of various sensors and controllers with the FlexiScan robot.
• Ensure all components comply with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Incorporate cloud-based system requirements for the RaaS and SaaS models, emphasizing security and data integrity.
2. Team Coordination:
• Facilitate communication between the HMI developer, the mechanical engineer, and the robot controls developer.
• Oversee the design and implementation process, ensuring all components are integrated seamlessly.
3. Project Planning:
• Create a detailed project timeline with clear milestones and deadlines.
• Estimate costs and resources required for each phase of the project.
4. Prototype Development:
• Assemble a working prototype based on the technical specifications.
• Conduct rigorous testing to validate the prototype's functionality and performance.
Software and Control System Requirements:
• The software and robot controls must interoperate with third-party test equipment.
• Oversee development of an HMI module for the robot controls that integrate into the ValidScan software. Implement cloud-based infrastructure for data storage and management, ensuring security and compliance with relevant standards.
• Ensure robust communication and data exchange between the software, controls, and third-party test equipment to maintain system reliability and compliance.