Principal Mechanical Engineer - Cell Hardware

Symbotic LLC; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 206,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

401K

PTO

Job summary

Symbotic LLC in Wilmington, MA is searching for a Principal Mechanical Engineer to join their Core Hardware Engineering team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in electromechanical systems, innovative mechanical design, and proficiency in SolidWorks.

This role involves working on prototyping, analyzing designs, and collaborating with cross-functional teams while mentoring junior staff. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including medical and 401K.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of work experience in a hands-on design role.
• Experience in industrial robotics, automation, and material handling.
• Strong mechanical intuition and hands-on approach.

Responsibilities

• Invent innovative solutions for integrated hardware systems.
• Contribute to prototyping, detailed design, and validation.
• Perform mechanical analysis and create mechanical drawings.

Skills

Mechanical design intuition

Communication skills

SolidWorks proficiency

FEA experience

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Siemens Teamcenter PLM

Job description

Principal Mechanical Engineer – Symbotic

Symbotic is seeking a highly talented principal mechanical engineer to join our Core Hardware Engineering team. In this role, you will be a part of a team for conceptualization, prototyping, detailed design, and commercial release of complex electromechanical systems. You will have exceptional mechanical design intuition and creativity demonstrated by previous accomplishments, and the self‑management skills and independent judgement to efficiently arrive at an optimized design. You pride yourself on your communication skills across the organization, organize yourself and others, and overcome obstacles in your path to success. You are a consummate team player.

Responsibilities

• Invent novel, elegant, and reliable solutions for highly integrated hardware systems
• Contribute to the conception, analysis, prototyping, detailed design and validation of complex electromechanical systems using Solidworks
• Perform feasibility analyses and make recommendations on the viability of concepts
• Create quantitative trade studies to evaluate designs and identify optimum solutions
• Contribute innovations that satisfy customers’ needs and enable new market opportunities
• Research outside sources, evaluate and validate mechanical components such as motors, sensors, bearings, etc. from outside suppliers
• Provide technical direction, review, and leadership to external design partners and suppliers
• Perform and document mechanical analysis of your designs
• Perform tolerance analysis on complex mechanical assemblies and create mechanical drawings in accordance with ANSI Y14.5 standards
• Create and manage Bill of Materials (BOMs) and Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) in Siemens Teamcenter PLM
• Assist in assembling prototypes, testing, troubleshooting and implementing design changes
• Define protocols, write test plans and conduct the necessary testing required to validate the safety and effectiveness of the design(s)
• Assist in building program plans and schedules to achieve milestones
• Work seamlessly with cross‑functional colleagues from EE/Controls, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and other functions
• Communicate project status, chair design reviews and present to colleagues and product owners
• Provide design guidance and feedback on colleagues’ work
• Mentor junior engineering staff on the team

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum of 15 years of work experience in a hands‑on design role
• Industrial robotics, automation, and material handling experience is strongly preferred
• Full proficiency with SolidWorks is desired
• A demonstrated level of experience using FEA (Solidworks Simulation and/or Ansys) is desired
• Experience in designing parts for a variety of manufacturing processes: machining, casting, sheet metal, plastics, fabricated assemblies, etc.
• Strong mechanical intuition and hands‑on approach to conceptualizing and prototyping
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Desire to take initiative and thrive in a fast‑paced environment is essential

Employment Conditions

Up to 10% of travel may be required. Employees must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to drive and/or fly to client and other customer locations. The employee is responsible for owning a credit card and managing expenses personally to be reimbursed on a bi‑weekly basis.

Compensation & Benefits

The base range for this position in the posted location is $150,000.00 - $206,800.00. However, base pay offered may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. The compensation package includes medical, dental, vision, disability, 401K, PTO and/or other benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Symbotic is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or genetic information.