Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Jobtailor; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Burlington, MA specializes in robotic exoskeletons and electromechanical systems. The role leads subsystem design, develops manufacturable CAD assemblies in SolidWorks, and collaborates with suppliers to evaluate feasibility across CNC, sheet metal, textiles, and injection molding.

You will work with electrical and controls engineers to advance sensing and actuation in compact packages, build prototypes, and drive design control for medical robotics applications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
• 5+ years’ experience work experience or master’s degree and 3+ years’ industry experience.
• Experience with electromechanical product development and manufacturing.
• In-depth knowledge of rapid-prototyping and volume manufacturing processes including 3D printing, CNC machining, and injection molding.
• Experience integrating actuation, sensing, control logic, and electronics in compact packages.
• Experience with wearables, medical devices, robotics/controls, and design control a plus.
• Excellent written/verbal, interpersonal, and organizational skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead subsystem design and continual improvement of robotic exoskeletons.
• Develop detailed CAD assemblies and drawings in SolidWorks for manufacturability.
• Interact with suppliers to obtain quotes and assess manufacturability across CNC, sheet metal, textiles, and injection molding.
• Collaborate with electrical & controls engineers on sensing and actuation systems.
• Construct prototypes and evaluate performance using numerical and qualitative methods.
• Perform drafting, tolerancing, and DFM for low-mid volume manufacture.
• Own mechanical subsystems from concept through production; balance performance, cost, and reliability.
• Mentor junior engineers as needed.

Skills

CAD design

Mechanical design

Electromechanical integration

Rapid prototyping

DFM

Project mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

5+ years experience or MS + 3+ years

Tools

SolidWorks

3D printing

CNC machining

Injection molding

Job description

• Lead subsystem design and continual improvement of Myomo’s robotic exoskeletons, enabling users to regain arm and hand function.


• Develop detailed CAD assemblies and drawings in SolidWorks to transition early-stage concepts into manufacturable designs.


• Interact with suppliers to obtain quotes and assess component manufacturability from a wide variety of sources, including CNC machining, sheet metal, textiles, and injection molding.


• Collaborate with electrical & controls engineers to develop high-performance portable sensing and actuation systems.


• Construct prototypes, critically evaluating performance using numerical and qualitative techniques.


• Perform drafting, tolerancing, and DFM for low-mid volume manufacture.


• Own mechanical and electromechanical subsystems from concept through production, balancing performance, cost, and reliability.


• Mentor junior engineers as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.


• 5+ years’ experience work experience or master’s degree and 3+ years’ industry experience.


• Experience with electromechanical product development and manufacturing.


• In-depth knowledge of rapid-prototyping and volume manufacturing processes including 3D printing, CNC machining, and injection molding.


• Experience integrating actuation, sensing, control logic, and electronics in compact packages.


• Experience with wearables, medical devices, robotics/controls, and design control a plus.


• Excellent written/verbal, interpersonal, and organizational skills with attention to detail.


• Comfortable in fast paced environment with ability to prioritize and adapt in a changing work environment.


• Ability to meet deadline with specified time constraints, with flexibility to both work well independently and in a team environment.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in mechanical and electromechanical subsystem design, with a strong focus on rapid prototyping, manufacturing processes, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Proven ability to mentor junior engineers and manage projects from concept through production while ensuring performance, cost, and reliability.