Mechanical Engineer / Roboticist

Forcefield Robotics; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Forcefield Robotics in New York City is seeking a candidate with proven mechanical design experience in robotics systems. This role involves building physical products onsite and requires a background in consumer or industrial products.

Ideal candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, with expertise in DFM/DFA methodologies and CAD. Preferred hardware/software integration experience is also valuable.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working in consumer or industrial products, impacting mechanical design.
• Experience with DFM/DFA methodologies and manufacturing processes.
• Record of mechanical design for products scalable to mass production.

Responsibilities

• Build physical products onsite in NYC.

Skills

Mechanical design in robotics systems

Expertise in DFM/DFA methodologies

CAD proficiency

Collaboration with Controls/EE

Education

Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Job Description

This role is based in NYC and requires building physical products onsite.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working in consumer or industrial products, with direct impact on mechanical design of robotics systems and components (actuators, gears, skeletal parts)
• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• Expertise in DFM / DFA methodologies, tolerancing, manufacturing processes, CAD
• Preferred Hardware / Software product integration experience
• Proficiency in, or experience collaborating with, Controls / EE (firmware, sensors, actuator packaging)
• Record of mechanical design for products that have scaled to mass production