Mechanical Engineer

Edge Staffing Limited; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Edge Staffing Limited is seeking a hands-on Mechanical Engineer to support early-stage product development and assess the technical feasibility of upcoming concepts.

You'll build and test proof-of-concepts before the product is fully defined, identifying challenges and guiding the engineering team toward the best path forward. This role suits someone who enjoys building, testing, analyzing data, and solving open-ended problems.

Qualifications

• Mechanical Engineering background with hands-on product development or engineering experience.
• Strong prototype development and hands-on problem-solving skills.
• Experience working with electromechanical systems and testing.
• Understanding of thermal fundamentals and heat transfer.

Responsibilities

• Develop functional proof-of-concept (POC) prototypes by adapting components from existing products or modifying parts.
• Design and execute tests to answer specific technical questions.
• Think at the system level, incorporating mechanical, electrical, and thermal interactions.
• Identify unresolved technical issues and develop ways to investigate and solve them.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret test data to determine system performance and next steps.
• Document findings and provide written and verbal updates to project management and cross-functional teams.

Skills

Hands-on engineering

Prototype development

Electromechanical systems

Engineering testing

Thermal engineering

Data analysis

Technical reporting

Job description

We’re looking for a hands-on Mechanical Engineer to support early-stage product development and help determine the technical feasibility of upcoming product concepts.

In this role, you’ll work on projects before the product is fully defined, building and testing proof-of-concepts, identifying technical challenges, and helping the broader engineering team determine the best path forward.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys building things, experimenting, testing, analyzing data, and solving problems where there isn't always a clear answer yet.

What You'll Do

• Develop functional proof-of-concept (POC) prototypes by adapting components from existing products and creating or modifying parts as needed
• Use creative, hands-on approaches to quickly determine whether a concept is technically feasible
• Think at the system level, understanding how mechanical, electrical, thermal, and other components interact
• Identify unresolved technical issues and develop ways to investigate and solve them
• Design and execute tests to answer specific technical questions
• Work with thermocouples, current clamps, and electromechanical systems
• Apply fundamental heat transfer and thermal engineering principles to evaluate product concepts
• Collect, analyze, and interpret test data to determine how a system is performing and what should happen next
• Document findings and provide clear written and verbal updates to project management and cross-functional teams
• Work independently in an environment where requirements and specifications may still be evolving

What We're Looking For

• Mechanical Engineering background with hands-on product development or engineering experience
• Strong prototype development and hands-on problem-solving skills
• Experience working with electromechanical systems
• Experience designing and executing engineering tests
• Understanding of thermal fundamentals and heat transfer
• Familiarity with thermocouples, current clamps, and other test equipment
• Ability to analyze experimental data and translate findings into engineering decisions
• Strong communication and technical reporting skills
• Comfortable working independently and navigating ambiguous problems
• Creative, resourceful approach to solving technical challenges