Hardware Lead

jobr.pro; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

20 days paid time off

Parental leave

Paid sick leave

Wellness or gym stipend

Equity/Bonus

Job summary

jobr.pro is seeking a Hardware Lead to design mechanical systems for AI-driven robots, providing technical leadership and hands-on guidance to the technician team. You'll create detailed 3D models and fabrication drawings, set the technical direction for build and assembly, and ensure integration with electrical and software systems.

The role requires a Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering, 5+ years in robotics or automation, proficiency with CAD tools, and travel ~25%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in mechanical design, ideally robotics or automation.
• Experience mentoring technicians or junior engineers on shop floor.
• Proficiency with CAD tools and understanding of prototyping.
• Willingness to travel ~25% and work on the shop floor.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical systems and components for AI-driven robots and create 3D models and fabrication drawings.
• Optimize designs for cost, efficiency and manufacturability; run mechanical simulations and tests.
• Collaborate with electrical/software teams for seamless integration.
• Translate designs into clear build instructions and guide fabrication and assembly.
• Mentor technicians on design principles and best shop floor practices.
• Coordinate with vendors and procurement on fabrication lead times and quality.

Skills

Mechanical design

Mentoring technicians

Prototyping

Shop floor guidance

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Creo

Job description

Who We Are

We are a rapidly growing embodied AI company revolutionizing human labor. Leveraging

cutting-edge robotics and advanced artificial intelligence, we develop transformative

technologies that redefine how work is done across multiple industries—empowering

businesses to streamline operations, boost productivity, and unlock new possibilities.

Overview

We're looking for a talented Hardware Lead to design innovative mechanical systems and components for AI-driven robots, while providing technical leadership and hands‑on guidance to our technician team. In this role, you'll create detailed 3D models and technical drawings for fabrication, set the technical direction for build and assembly work, collaborate closely with engineering teams to ensure seamless integration with electrical and software systems, conduct mechanical simulations and performance testing, and source components and coordinate with external vendors, suppliers, and procurement on fabrication, quality, and lead times. This is a technical leadership role rather than a formal management role. You'll be the go to expert technicians will turn to for guidance on their daily work.

Your Responsibilities

Design and Testing:

• Design mechanical systems and components for AI-driven robots.
• Create detailed 3D models and technical drawings for fabrication.
• Optimize designs for cost, efficiency, and manufacturability.
• Conduct mechanical simulations and performance testing to validate designs.
• Collaborate with engineering and operational teams to ensure seamless integration of mechanical components with electrical and software systems.

Technical Leadership:

• Act as the technical point of contact for the technician team — translating designs into clear build instructions and answering hands‑on questions during fabrication and assembly.
• Guide technicians through prototyping, testing, and troubleshooting, without formal management responsibility (no performance reviews, hiring, or HR duties).
• Review technicians' work for quality and design intent, and feed lessons learned from the shop floor back into your designs.
• Set best practices and standards for build quality, tooling, and documentation on the shop floor.
• Mentor technicians on mechanical design principles to help them grow their technical skills.
• Source components and coordinate with external vendors, suppliers, and procurement on fabrication, quality, and lead times.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computational Mechanics, Engineering Science, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in mechanical design, ideally in robotics or automation.
• Experience guiding or mentoring technicians or junior engineers in a hands‑on, technical capacity.
• Experience in industrial design or special‑purpose machinery.
• Proficiency with CAD tools like SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Creo, or similar.
• Understanding of mechanical testing and prototyping processes.
• Strong knowledge of material properties, manufacturing methods, and system integration.
• Comfortable working directly on the shop floor alongside technicians.
• Ability to travel ≈25%

Compensation & Benefits

Base salary range: USD $125,000 – $160,000 (actual pay based on skills, experience, and location)

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your dependents
• 401(k) with 100% company match
• 20 days paid time off
• Parental leave
• Paid sick leave
• Wellness or gym stipendLearning and development support
• Equity/Bonus

Additional Information

• Employment may be contingent upon a background check consistent with applicable law.
• We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law.