Senior Mechanical Engineer / Hands-on /Automotive

Kelly Services; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Motion Recruitment Partners in Massachusetts is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to design and develop core mechatronic systems for an industrial robotics platform. This hands‑on role moves concepts to real machines that lift, move, and service objects in real time.

The candidate brings 5+ years in robotics/automation, a ME degree, and strong CAD/GD&T/FEA skills, with a track record of end‑to‑end system development and robust troubleshooting capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in robotics, automation, or mechanical engineering.
• Strong experience designing electro‑mechanical systems from concept through production.
• Proficiency with CAD, GD&T, and FEA.
• Experience troubleshooting and debugging mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• 55% Mechanical system design & development
• 25% Prototyping
• 15% Engineering validation
• 5% Cross‑functional collaboration
• 60% hands‑on work
• 10% leadership/ownership
• 30% team collaboration

Skills

5+ years experience in robotics/autom.

Strong electro‑mechanical design

Proficiency with CAD

GD&T

FEA

Troubleshooting mechanical systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD

GD&T

FEA

Job description

$120000 - $160000

A robotics and automation startup in Massachusetts is building a next-generation system to fully automate a process that has been done manually for decades and they’re hiring a full-time Senior Mechanical Engineer to help bring it to life.

This is a highly hands‑on role where you’ll be designing and developing the core mechatronic systems behind an industrial robotics platform. You’ll see your work go from concept to real, physical machines that actively lift, move, and service objects in real time. If you enjoy building end‑to‑end systems and working on technology that operates in the real world, this is a strong opportunity.

What they’re looking for:

• 5+ years of experience in robotics, automation, or mechanical engineering
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• Strong experience designing electro‑mechanical systems from concept through production
• Proficiency with CAD, GD&T, and FEA
• Experience troubleshooting and debugging mechanical systems

Nice to have:

• Experience with DFM
• Familiarity with MATLAB or Python
• Experience collaborating with embedded or cross‑functional engineering teams

What you’ll be doing:

• 55% Mechanical system design & development
• 25% Prototyping
• 15% Engineering validation
• 5% Cross‑functional collaboration

Day-to-day:

• 60% hands‑on work
• 10% leadership/ownership
• 30% team collaboration

You must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis now and in the future.

Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.