Senior Mechanical Engineer
Company | Symbotic |
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Location | Burlington, MA, USA |
Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
Type | Full-Time |
Degrees | Bachelor’s |
Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering
- Minimum of 8 years of relevant industry experience
- Strong foundation in mechanical design principles and hands-on experience with electromechanical systems
- Solid experience in CAD software (SolidWorks preferred)
- Experience with FEA tools (SolidWorks Simulation or Ansys preferred)
- Demonstrated ability to select and integrate components such as motors, sensors, and actuators
- Experience with a variety of manufacturing processes (machining, casting, sheet metal, plastics)
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Proven ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Passion for robotics, automation, and innovation
Responsibilities
- Lead Design and Development: Conceptualize, design, and develop complex structural systems for our mobile robots.
- Analysis and Optimization: Perform analysis, including FEA and tolerance analysis, to optimize designs for performance, cost, and manufacturability.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with electrical, software, controls, manufacturing, and quality engineering teams to ensure seamless integration and product success.
- Problem-Solving: Identify and troubleshoot design challenges, implement effective solutions, and drive continuous improvement.
- Communication: Clearly communicate complex technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences. Contribute to a collaborative team environment and a culture of learning.
- Hands-on Engineering: Actively participate in prototyping, building, testing, and iterating on designs.
- Documentation: Create clear and accurate dimensional drawings per ANSI Y14.5 standards with GD&T. Create and manage Bill of Materials (BOMs) and Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) in PLM.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in industrial robotics, automation, or material handling (preferred)
- Knowledge of PLM systems (preferred)
- Experience with design for manufacturing and assembly (DFMA) (preferred)