Lead Mechanical Design Engineer – Automation & Robotics

Samson Rose; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Samson Rose seeks a Mechanical Design Project Lead Engineer to drive the design and delivery of complex automation and robotic machinery. The role requires leading projects from concept through production, testing, and deployment, leveraging CAD tools and a strong engineering background.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years managing mechanical design in automation or robotics, with collaboration across electrical, controls, and manufacturing teams, and a solid focus on safety and best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience managing mechanical design projects in industrial automation, robotics, or automated machinery.
• Hands-on experience with automation systems, robotics, or complex machinery design.
• Strong technical background with ability to lead and support mechanical engineering teams.
• Experience with CAD platforms such as SolidWorks or SolidEdge.
• Experience collaborating with electrical, controls, and manufacturing teams.
• Knowledge of machine safety standards and engineering best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design projects from concept through execution.
• Mentor mechanical designers and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Influence engineering decisions to improve machine performance.
• Deliver innovative automation solutions in robotics and automation systems.

Skills

Leadership

Robotics

Automation

SolidWorks

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

SolidEdge

Job description

Samson Rose seeks a Mechanical Design Project Lead Engineer to drive the design and delivery of complex automation and robotic machinery. The role requires leading projects from concept through production, testing, and deployment, leveraging CAD tools and a strong engineering background.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years managing mechanical design in automation or robotics, with collaboration across electrical, controls, and manufacturing teams, and a solid focus on safety and best practices.