Robotics Mechanical Design Engineer: Prototyping & Hardware

Walden Robotics; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual cash bonus

Company equity

Company-subsidized insurance programs

401(k) with company match

Flexible PTO

Daily lunch

Job summary

Walden Robotics in Cambridge, MA is seeking an experienced mechanical designer to deliver high-performance robotic components from concept through production. The role emphasizes first-principles analysis, FEA, tolerance analysis, and hands-on testing of electromechanical hardware to ensure reliability in demanding environments.

You will collaborate closely with electrical, software, and manufacturing teams to integrate hardware into the broader robot platform, optimize for manufacturability and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in mechanical product delivery or an MS degree with 3 years of industry experience.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD, GD&T, and hands-on testing and troubleshooting of electromechanical hardware.
• Experience delivering components from concept to production in a robotics environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver high-performance robotic mechanical components and subassemblies from concept through production.
• Perform first-principles analysis, FEA, and tolerance analysis to ensure reliability.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to integrate hardware into the broader robot platform.

Skills

Mechanical Design

3D CAD

SolidWorks

CATIA

NX

GD&T

FEA

DFA/DFM

Robotics

Electromechanical Systems

Structural Analysis

Thermal Design

System Integration

Prototyping

Material Selection

Education

MS degree with 3 years industry experience

Job description

Walden Robotics in Cambridge, MA is seeking an experienced mechanical designer to deliver high-performance robotic components from concept through production. The role emphasizes first-principles analysis, FEA, tolerance analysis, and hands-on testing of electromechanical hardware to ensure reliability in demanding environments.

You will collaborate closely with electrical, software, and manufacturing teams to integrate hardware into the broader robot platform, optimize for manufacturability and