Robotics Automation Mechanical Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Massachusetts.

📋 Description

• Utilize extensive expertise to guide intricate electromechanical products from initial concept to commercialization, ensuring a balance between product performance, reliability, manufacturability, serviceability, and cost targets.

• Establish product and system requirements while fostering alignment among mechanical, electrical, embedded software, controls, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and field service teams.

• Spearhead strategic, cross-functional product development initiatives from the initial concept stage, through technical planning and architecture, to product launch, manufacturing ramp-up, and field deployment.

• Create thorough product validation strategies, which encompass proof-of-concept prototypes, engineering validation, design verification, system validation, and reliability testing.

• Offer technical leadership in designing innovative mechanisms, structural systems, and integrated electromechanical assemblies, applying strong engineering judgment and mechanical intuition to address complex technical obstacles.

• Propel initiatives in Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), Design for Serviceability (DFS), Design for Reliability (DFR), and cost optimization to guarantee a smooth transition from development to production and ongoing product support.

• Make and influence pivotal technical decisions regarding system architecture, engineering trade-offs, technology selection, risk management, and development priorities, ensuring alignment with business strategies and customer requirements.

• Set and uphold high standards for engineering excellence, product reliability, maintainability, safety, regulatory compliance, and overall design quality throughout the product development lifecycle.

• Collaborate with suppliers and manufacturing partners to assess technologies, address technical challenges, enhance quality, and optimize production readiness.

• Mentor and develop mechanical engineers through technical coaching, design reviews, knowledge sharing, recruiting, interviewing, and career advancement initiatives.

• Enhance organizational capability by refining engineering processes, development infrastructure, design documentation, product lifecycle management practices, and operational excellence as the company grows.

• Act as a trusted technical advisor to engineering leadership, shaping long-term technology strategy and product roadmaps.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering field; a Master's degree is preferred.

• Over 10 years of mechanical engineering experience in developing intricate electromechanical products, with a proven track record of leading products from concept to commercialization.

• Profound expertise in mechanical design, machine design, precision mechanisms, structural analysis, materials selection, and manufacturing processes.

• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional engineering teams and influencing technical decisions across various disciplines.

• Strong grasp of product development methodologies, stage-gate processes, systems engineering principles, and technical risk management.

• Extensive background in Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), Design for Serviceability (DFS), Design for Reliability (DFR), tolerance analysis, and cost optimization.

• Experience in developing and implementing verification and validation plans, which include prototype evaluation, design verification, system validation, and reliability testing.

• Proficiency with contemporary 3D CAD platforms (such as SolidWorks, Creo, NX, or Inventor) and engineering analysis tools.

• Exceptional communication abilities, capable of presenting complex technical concepts to engineering teams, executive leadership, suppliers, and customers.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

• Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance.

• Engaging work environment with a focus on innovation and collaboration.