Senior Mechanical Engineer

Alert Venture Foundry; North Billerica (MA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading venture studio is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to spearhead the design and development of cutting-edge robotic systems. In this role, you will manage projects from concept to production, ensuring high performance and reliability. Qualified candidates will bring extensive experience in mechanical engineering, particularly in robotics, along with a strong educational foundation. Join a dynamic team at the forefront of robotics innovation.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands-on mechanical engineering experience.
• Expertise in mechanical design and prototyping.
• Experience with reliability and manufacturability.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical engineering projects focusing on robotics.
• Conceptualize and design mechanical assemblies.
• Provide mentorship to junior engineers.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Robotics

Machine Design

Prototyping

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Onshape

SolidWorks

Autodesk Inventor

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.

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 from initial concept through production.
• 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.
• Optimize designs 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:

• Ideally 10+ years of hands-on mechanical engineering experience with strong emphasis on robotics, machine design, and mechanisms.
• Expertise in mechanical design and prototyping from concept through production.
• Experience designing mechanical systems for reliability, manufacturability, and ease of maintenance.
• Leadership and mentorship abilities within technical teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline; advanced degree preferred.

Technical skills:

• Extensive knowledge of CAD software (Onshape, SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor) and mechanical simulation tools.
• Expertise in mechanical design methodologies including GD&T (ASME Y14.5), FEA, materials selection, and reliability engineering.
• Experience in designing machined components, castings, injection-molded parts, sheet metal, and weldments.
• Familiarity with system integration, motion axis sizing, and actuator selection.
• Experience with drone technology is a significant plus.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

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