Design and testing of autonomous inspection robot for industrial application
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Project: TERNA ETCM074901
Commitment & contract: TECHNICIAN, 22 months
Location: Genova

WHO WE ARE
At IIT we work enthusiastically to develop human-centered Science and Technology to tackle some of the most pressing societal challenges of our times and transfer these technologies to the production system and society. Our Genoa headquarters are strictly inter-connected with the other 11 centres around Italy and two outstations based in the US for a truly interdisciplinary experience.

YOUR TEAM
You will be working in a multi-disciplinary group, where researchers from a range of scientific and engineering backgrounds collaborate to create novel solutions to key problems in robotics.
The Advanced Robotics Research Line, directed by Prof Darwin Caldwell, focuses on an innovative, multidisciplinary approach to robot design and control, and the development of novel robotic components and technologies for applications in robotic dexterous manipulators, telepresence and teleoperation, industrial automation, inspection robotics. The candidate will collaborate in the design, construction and test of a prototype mobile robot equipped with long reach robotic arm, customized end effectors and reconfigurable structure.
The candidate will join the RAIN (Robotic Automation INspection lab) that is part of Advanced Robotics (https://advr.iit.it/rain). The focus of RAIN is to develop robots to be used in inspection task or automation. Thanks to a multi-disciplinary background, including physics, computer science, robotics, mechatronics, electronics, and the strong collaboration with the other research lines of IIT, we can deliver robots specifically designed for the application. Our method consists of developing prototypes from the idea to the advanced demonstrator. We take care of the mechanical design, electronics, sensors development and integration, control software and data analysis and visualization. Our technology transfer activities adapt the most advanced and innovative solution to bring life to the idea. Depending on the project requirements, our prototypes usually reach a TRL up to 6/7, ranging from feasibility study to a full demonstration in a real scenario, to a prototype ready to be industrialized.
The development of inspection robots has opened up numerous scenarios in various applications: from surveillance to search and rescue operation to industrial maintenance. The capability of the robot to operate in hazardous environments and in presence of radiological, biological and chemical hazards (autonomously or teleoperated) has enormous benefit in term of safety for the human workers.
A step forward in this scenario will be the development of customized system able to access hard to reach places, move along complex path, or manhole entrance.
Your main responsibilities will be:

• Design of parts and assemblies for robotic devices
• Development and assembly of final prototypes
• Interaction with workshops and evaluation of manufacturers and suppliers of nonstandard parts
• Collaboration with other engineering disciplines, such as mechatronics, electronics, control, software, to ensure the successful integration of their designs with the rest of the system.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Experience in mechanical design
• Good knowledge of CAD software, modelling and drawing, preferably PTC-Creo
• Experience with mechanical systems
• Experience on mechanical assembling
• Experience with mechatronics and/or electronics
• Very good manual skills and affinity with laboratory environment

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

• Experience in design for manufacturing
• Good communication skills
• Good spoken and written English
• Strong problem solving abilities
• Highly motivated
• Innovative and creative
• Good time and priority management
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a highly interdisciplinary environment

COMPENSATION PACKAGE

• Competitive salary package for international standards (Salary can include bonus option depending on your role and contract)
• Private health care coverage
• Wide range of staff discounts
• Up to 2 days of teleworking per week
• Flexible working time

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• An equal, inclusive and multicultural environment ready to welcome you with open arms. Discrimination is a big NO for us!
• We like contamination and encourage you to mingle and discover what other people are up to in our labs!
• If paperwork is not your piece of cake, we got you! There’s a specialized team working to help you with that, especially during your relocation.
• If you are a startupper or a business-minded person, you will find some exceptionally gifted professionals ready to nurture and guide your attitude and aspirations.
• If you want your work to have a real impact, in IIT you will find an innovative and stimulating culture that drives our mission to contribute to the improvement and well-being of society!
• We stick to our values! Integrity, courage, societal responsibility and inclusivity are the values we believe in. They define us and our actions in our everyday life. They guide us to accomplish IIT mission.

If you feel this tickles your appetite for change, do not hesitate and apply!
Please submit your application using the online form including a detailed CV, and contact details of at least 1 reference.

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Primary Location GENOVA

Job Technical

Organization Advanced Robotics

Job Posting Oct 9, 2024, 8:53:58 AM