Mechanical Engineer – AI Lab Robotics (On-site Boston)

Whelix

Boston (MA)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 100,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Early-stage equity

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Paid time off & sick leave

Front-row seat to building a startup

Job summary

Whelix, a Boston-based startup, is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design, prototype and test the mechanical systems on our robots used in biotech labs. This full-time, on-site role reports to the CTO and offers equity and comprehensive benefits.

You will work with CAD, prototype parts, and collaborate with electrical and software engineers to turn hardware concepts into reliable, buildable systems for customer labs, with exposure to product, fundraising and operations within a fast-moving

Qualifications

BS, MS or PhD in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
Proficient in CAD (Onshape, Fusion 360 or similar).
Hands-on prototyping and mechanical assembly experience.
Strong problem-solving and robotics interest.

Responsibilities

Design and refine mechanical assemblies, enclosures and motion systems in CAD.
Build and test prototypes, from 3D-printed parts to full assemblies.
Design fixtures and test rigs to validate mechanical performance.
Improve robustness, ease of assembly and manufacturability, coordinating with fabrication vendors.
Take designs from prototype to working hardware in the lab with other engineers.