Mechanical Engineer II (Robotic Hardware Test and

Collabera Inc.; Reading (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Short-term disability insurance

Paid parking/public transportation

Paid time

Paid sick and safe time

Paid vacation time

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays annually - AS Applicable

Job summary

Collabera Inc. in North Reading, MA seeks a Mechanical Engineer II to support robotic hardware test and validation, focusing on end effectors, test fixture design, and prototype-driven development in a lab environment.

You will plan and execute tests on robotic subsystems, create SolidWorks models and drawings, build pneumatic circuits, and report findings to drive design improvements.

Qualifications

• BSc/MSc in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, or equivalent practical experience.
• SolidWorks proficiency for 3D modeling and 2D drawings.
• Hands-on design, build, and modification of test fixtures and rigs.

Responsibilities

• Design and fabricate test fixtures and rigs.
• Build pneumatic circuits.
• Plan and execute tests on robotic subsystems.
• Create SolidWorks 3D models and 2D drawings.
• Document and report test data.
• Analyze results to identify trends and design improvements.

Skills

SolidWorks

Pneumatic systems

Hands-on design/build

Test fixtures

Education

BSc/MSc in Mechanical Engineering or related

Tools

JIRA

Asana

Job description

Mechanical Engineer II (Robotic Hardware Test and

Contract: North Reading, Massachusetts, US

Salary Range: 40.00 - 45.00 | Per Hour

Job Code: 370899

End Date: 2026-09-04

Title:Mechanical Engineer II (Robotic Hardware Test & Validation)

Location:North Reading, MA

Duration:6 Months (Possibility of Extension/Conversion)

Pay Range:$40 – 45/Hr

Job Description:

We are seeking an outstanding Mechanical Engineer II with strong hands‑on engineering skills to support the development and validation of robotic hardware, primarily focused on end effectors.

This role will focus on test fixture design and fabrication, test planning and execution of robotic subsystems.

The ideal candidate has a solid mechanical engineering foundation suited for prototype‑driven development, is comfortable working in a lab environment, has demonstrated experience designing and building test fixtures, and is able to work independently with minimal supervision.

About the Team:

The team develops and validates robotic hardware in a prototype‑driven, lab‑based environment.

Key work centers on test fixture design and fabrication, and test planning and execution for robotic subsystems (end effectors in particular

Required Skills:

• BSc/MSc in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, or equivalent practical experience
• Strong proficiency in SolidWorks for 3D modeling and 2D drawing creation
• Demonstrated hands‑on experience designing, building, and modifying test fixtures and rigs
• Experience with pneumatic systems
• Strong communication, documentation, and data reporting skills

Preferred Skills:

• Ability to analyze and interpret test data to identify trends, failure modes, and design improvements
• Experience with rapid prototyping methods, including 3D printing, machining, and off‑the‑shelf components
• Experience with environmental testing
• Experience using engineering project and task management tools (JIRA, Asana, or similar)

Typical Day in the role:

• Design and fabricate test fixtures and rigs
• Build pneumatic circuits
• Plan and execute tests on robotic subsystems
• Create SolidWorks 3D models and 2D drawings
• Document and report test data
• Analyze results to identify trends, failure modes, and design improvements.

Must-Have Skills:

• SolidWorks proficiency for 3D modeling and 2D drawing creation
• Hands‑on design, build, and modification of test fixtures and rigs
• Experience with pneumatic systems, including building pneumatic circuits

Nice to Have Skills:

• Experience with environmental testing
• Rapid prototyping (3D printing, machining, off‑the‑shelf component)
• Engineering project/task management tools (JIRA, Asana, or similar); ability to analyze/interpret test data

Benefits:

• medical insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• life insurance
• long‑term disability insurance
• short‑term disability insurance
• paid parking/public transportation
• paid time
• paid sick and safe time
• hours of paid vacation time
• weeks of paid parental leave
• paid holidays annually - AS Applicable

Job Requirement

• SolidWorks proficiency for 3D modeling and 2D drawing creation
• Hands‑on design/ build and modification of test fixtures and rigs
• Experience with pneumatic systems including building pneumatic circuits