Mechanical Engineer

LifeFormations specializes in the design and fabrication of animated figures (animatronics), sculpted elements, exhibits, and interactive experiences. Our work can be found in leading theme parks, museums, science centers, and branded spaces all over the world. We are seeking a full-time experienced Engineer with an uncompromising commitment to excellent work to join our growing team in Cincinnati, Ohio.

As a key part of the design team, you would be responsible for integrating mechanical design with the electrical and control systems of animated figures, mechanical effects, and show-action equipment. Building upon machine design best practices, customer specifications, and industry standards, you would create designs to meet or exceed customer expectations with safety and reliability at the forefront of what we produce.

In This Role, You Will

• Own the development of animated figures through the full lifecycle including design, analysis, procurement, quality control (QC), assembly, testing, and installation.
• Use SolidWorks to design animated figures using DFM (design for manufacturing).
• Coordinate engineering effort with digital modeling, controls, and fabrication teams.
• Analyze the animated figures through hand calculations, bearing calculations, RBDs (Rigid Body Dynamic Simulations), and FEA (Finite Element Analysis).
• Produce drawing packages following ASTM standards.
• Participate in design workshops and reviews.
• Present company design and fabrication work to internal project teams.
• Troubleshoot assembly and performance problems on the production floor.
• Coordinate effort to create and maintain all mechanical and armature documentation throughout the project.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related technical fields.
• 2 years of mechanical design and analysis experience.
• Participate in Risk Analysis, Hazard Analysis, and FMEA exercises.
• Willing to learn new skills and take on additional responsibilities.
• Ability to take direction and work as part of a team.
  
  

About LF Studios

LF Studios (Formerly LifeFormations) is design and specialty fabrication studio dedicated to telling stories, making people laugh and creating lasting memories for the world's leading attractions, exhibits, branded spaces and IP based products. We specialize in animatronics, static figures and specialty scenic.