Mechanical Design Engineer — Robotic Sensors & Cobotics

Hellbender; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision premiums

Life and disability insurance

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Parental leave

401(k) with company contribution

Job summary

Hellbender, located at UPARC Pittsburgh, seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer to develop new products including cameras and robotic sensors. You will lead design efforts from concept through prototype and into production, addressing diverse projects on tight timelines.

You will build 3D models and BOMs, run experiments, and verify designs while collaborating across teams to deliver robust solutions. This role emphasizes hands-on problem solving and clear communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• 3+ years of full-time, internships, or co-op experience.
• Proficient in 3D modeling; SolidWorks a plus.
• Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and create technical drawings.
• Excellent teamwork and communication.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain 3D part/assembly models, BOMs.
• Design, analyze, test, and document components and systems.
• Apply mechanical engineering principles to meet customer requirements.
• Create tooling for robotic and cobotic assembly.

Skills

3D Modeling

SolidWorks

Analytical thinking

Technical drawings

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

BS/MS Mechanical Eng

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Hellbender, located at UPARC Pittsburgh, seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer to develop new products including cameras and robotic sensors. You will lead design efforts from concept through prototype and into production, addressing diverse projects on tight timelines.

You will build 3D models and BOMs, run experiments, and verify designs while collaborating across teams to deliver robust solutions. This role emphasizes hands-on problem solving and clear communication.