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Senior Mechanical Engineer

Senior Mechanical Engineer

CompanySymbotic
LocationBurlington, MA, USA
Salary$Not Provided – $Not Provided
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelSenior, 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)