Senior Mechanical Engineer

HaloBraid; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

HaloBraid, a cutting-edge hair technology company, is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the development of their innovative AI-powered hair braiding robot. This role involves close collaboration with a dynamic team and offers an opportunity for mentorship, creativity, and a significant impact in a mission-driven startup environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and equity

PTO

Medical, vision, and dental benefits

Parental leave

Qualifications

• 8+ years experience with CAD (Solidworks preferred)
• Experience with design for manufacturing (DFM) and rapid prototyping
• Experience leading and mentoring junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of complex technology and product sub-assemblies.
• Own 3D CAD and design requirements through product development.
• Collaborate with suppliers to develop innovative, scalable products.

Skills

CAD

Creative problem solving

Attention to detail

Mechanical intuition

Communication skills

Job description

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.

Direct message the job poster from HaloBraid

2nd Time Hardware Founder • Harvard MS/MBA/BSc

ABOUT US

HaloBraid is a cutting-edge hair technology company that uses breakthrough AI-powered engineering to help people perform beauty routines faster. We believe in healthier, happier hair for all, and we’re cultivating a culture of collaboration and scientific excellence to revolutionise the haircare industry. Our first product is an AI-powered hair braiding robot that empowers stylists to reduce braiding time from hours to minutes.

We’re a small and diverse team of passionate serial entrepreneurs and engineers with experience bringing successful products to market at Apple, Amazon Robotics, and Rivian. We are backed by incredible investors and teams behind MongoDB, Beats Electronics, and Zola. We are building a team of passionate, dynamic self-starters who are driven by innovation and care for the end customer.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to play a pivotal role in delivering our innovative hair braiding robot to market as we near the end of R&D. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of hair styling technology, launch a new product suite, mentor junior engineers and have a significant impact on our fast-growing mission-driven startup. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to work closely with a dynamic founding team and collaborate across Mechanical Engineering, Design, and Hardware. This role reports to the CTO.

YOU HAVE

• 8+ years experience with CAD (Solidworks preferred). GD&T a plus
• Demonstrated design intelligence, mechanical intuition, creative problem solving, and strong attention to detail
• Created and tested proof-of-concept models and prototypes in the R&D stage
• Experience with design for manufacturing (DFM) & mass manufacturing methods (injection molding, CNC etc.)
• Experience with gear design and linkages, and moving mechanisms
• Rapid prototyping and manufacturing methods (3D printing, CNC machining, laser cutting)
• Experience working with Industrial Design to incorporate user needs, ergonomics, and aesthetics
• Excellent communication skills, an ability to clearly convey design ideas and brainstorm
• Experience leading and mentoring junior engineers
• Experience working with cross-functional teams, including product, sales, and creative teams
• Adaptable and inventive, you’re able to thrive in a fast-paced environment and problem solve with a no-task-is-too-small attitude

BONUS IF YOU HAVE

• Experience with consumer electronics, robotics, or hair styling tools, startup experience a plus
• Technical expertise with mechatronics components such as sensors, motors, electromagnets
• Experience with design optimization using FEA/CFD simulation

YOU WILL

• Lead development of complex technology and product sub-assemblies
• Own 3D CAD and design requirements of mechanical systems through product development and launch.
• Take an active role in defining design specifications for a given concept
• Use hand calculations, computer simulation, or lab-based testing to validate designs through the development process.
• Liaise and collaborate with suppliers to develop innovative, scaleable products
• Challenge and develop Halo Braid’s engineering practices to continuously improve design quality.
• Take an active, hands-on role to ensure that all engineering problems are resolved thoroughly.
• Oversee and mentor the technical work of other engineers, ensuring adherence to best practices and engineering standards

This role will be based in Boston, MA. HaloBraid is a distributed team currently based in Boston, MA at the Harvard Innovation Labs.

This role includes a competitive salary and equity, PTO, medical, vision and dental benefits and parental leave.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Personal Care Product Manufacturing

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at HaloBraid by 2x

Get notified about new Senior Mechanical Engineer jobs in Boston, MA.

Senior Mechanical Engineer/Project Manager (S&T - MEP)

Senior Mechanical Engineer - Boston, MA (Hybrid)

Principal Mechanical Engineer Lead - Tewksbury, MA (On-site)

Principal Mechanical Engineer - Tewksbury, MA (On-site)

Senior Mechanical Project Manager - Healthcare

Stoneham, MA $120,000.00-$150,000.00 39 minutes ago

Robotics and Actuation Development Senior Manager, Applied Automation

Senior Mechanical Engineer, Interconnects - Tewksbury, MA (On-site)

Hingham, MA $100,000.00-$140,000.00 2 days ago

Sr. Quality Engineer [Must Have Design Control]

Director of Engineering, Building Design

Boston, MA $160,000.00-$200,000.00 3 days ago

Principal Mechanical Engineer EAC & Proposal Lead - Tewksbury, MA

Service Manager - Mechanical Construction

Quincy, MA $100,000.00-$150,000.00 1 week ago

Project Manager - Mechanical Engineering - Boston, MA

Marlborough, MA $85,000.00-$108,000.00 1 day ago

Assistant Project Manager - Mechanical Construction

Ship Repair Structural Manager - Military & Commercial Vessels

Weymouth, MA $130,000.00-$175,000.00 1 week ago

Greater Boston $110,000.00-$140,000.00 2 weeks ago

Senior Software Engineer, VLSI Design Tools

Program Trainers Section Leader - Tewksbury, MA (On-site)

Sub-Section Manager - Product Cost - Turbine Airfoils and Assembly & Test

Sr Verification & Validation Design Engineer, Consumables and Capital

Somerville, MA $100,000.00-$115,000.00 2 days ago

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.