This client is a robotics focused mechanical engineering company right outside the Greater Boston area. They build advanced automated systems that combine mechanical design, sensing, and motion control into high performing machines. They are hiring a full-time Principal Engineer that is onsite 5 days per week. You will work across mechanical system design actuation strategy, CAD, GD&T, FEA, and PLM workflows.
You will be working with cross-functional engineering teams to make key architectural decisions and ensure the mechanical system is not just well designed, but manufacturable, reliable, and production ready.
Required Skills & Experience
8 + years of mechanical engineering experience in robotics robotics/automation
Track record of taking electro-mechanical products from early concept through production
Solid understanding of motion systems including motors, actuators, and integrated sensing
Proficiency in 3D CAD tools such as SolidWorks or Onshape
Strong command of engineering drawings and geometric tolerancing
Familiarity with product lifecycle workflows including BOM management and revision control
Comfortable working hand-on with hardware to troubleshoot and refine designs
Desired Skills & Experience
MS or PhD in Mechanical Engineering
Experience owning or influencing system-level design in robotics or automation platforms
Strong background design for manufacturing and production ready system design
Proficiency in analytical tools such at MATLAB or Python for system modeling
What You Will Be Doing Tech Breakdown
45% System architecture and Mechanical Design Leadership
30% Design and Validation
20% Cross-Functional Engineering Collaboration
Daily Responsibilities
55% Hands On
20% Management Duties
25% Team Collaboration
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.