Senior Mechanical Engineer

Alert Venture Foundry; Billerica (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Alert Venture Foundry is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer in Billerica, Massachusetts. The ideal candidate will lead the mechanical design of innovative robotic systems, drive projects from concept to production, and provide mentorship to junior engineers. With over 10 years of experience and a strong background in robotics and machine design, you will play a key role in enhancing the performance and reliability of our systems. Join a dynamic team fostering innovation in automation and intelligent systems.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of mechanical engineering experience with focus on robotics and machine design.
• Demonstrated expertise in mechanical design and prototyping from concept through production.
• Proven leadership and mentorship abilities within technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical engineering projects focused on robotic mechanisms and machine design.
• Conceptualize, design, and prototype mechanical assemblies and integrated robotic systems.
• Provide technical mentorship and guidance to junior engineers.

Skills

Mechanical engineering experience

Robotics

Machine design

Prototyping

Leadership

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

3D CAD software (Onshape, SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor)

Mechanical simulation tools

Job description

Alert Venture Foundry (AVF) is a dynamic venture studio fostering innovation in robotics, automation, and intelligent systems. At AVF, we combine the agility of startups with extensive industry knowledge, building innovative engineering teams to create impactful, scalable technological solutions.

About the Role

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer at AVF, you will lead the mechanical design and development of complex robotic systems and machinery, emphasizing innovation in machine mechanisms. You will contribute to the full lifecycle of products, from conceptualization and prototyping through production, emphasizing robust mechanical design, reliability, and performance optimization.

What You’ll Do

• Lead mechanical engineering projects with a focus on robotic mechanisms and machine design, driving development frominitialconcept throughproduction.
• Conceptualize, design, and prototype mechanical assemblies and integrated robotic systems, balancing functional requirements with performance and reliability.
• Provide technical mentorship and guidance to junior engineers, fostering a collaborative engineering environment.
• Optimizedesigns for manufacturing efficiency, performance, and reliability.
• Collaborate closely with electrical, software, and systems engineering teams to ensure integrated and cohesive product development.
• Drive design reviews, technical documentation, and rigorous validation processes.

What We’re Looking For

• 10+ years of mechanical engineering experience with a strong emphasis on robotics, machine design, and mechanisms.
• Demonstratedexpertisein mechanical design and prototyping from concept through production.
• Proven leadership and mentorship abilities within technical teams.
• Experience designing novel mechanisms driven by electromechanical and fluid power actuators.
• Hands-on experience with robotics, automation systems, and machine design in a fast-paced development environment.
• Experience designing mechanical systems for reliability, manufacturability, ease of use, and maintenance.

Technical Skills:

• Extensive knowledge of3DCAD software (Onshape, SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor) and mechanical simulation tools.
• Expertisein mechanical design methodologies, including GD&T (ASME Y14.5), FEA, materialsselection, and reliability engineering.
• Proven experience in designing machined components, castings, injection-molded parts, sheet metal, and weldments.
• Familiarity with system integration, motion axis sizing, and actuatorselection.
• Experience with drone technology is a significant plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineeringor related discipline; advanced degree preferred.

AVF is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.