Senior Mechanical Engineer - Industrial Imaging Systems

CDFAM - Computational Design Symposium; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive cash compensation

Equity

Health stipend

401k

Parental leave

Flexible PTO

Commuter benefits

Company wide events

Job summary

Lumafield is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to design, prototype, and refine next‑generation industrial CT systems from Cambridge, MA. You will work across motion systems, structures, and system integration to deliver reliable, manufacturable hardware with a delightful user experience.

This hands‑on, in‑person role requires systems thinking, rapid prototyping, and collaboration with electrical, firmware, systems, and software teams to create innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• Able to identify solutions to open-ended problems and navigate ambiguity.
• Excellent communication and coordination with multiple teams.
• Mentor junior engineers to improve their craft.
• Enthusiasm for leveraging AI tools to improve quality and speed.
• Strong systems thinking and hands‑on prototyping experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design of complex assemblies and subsystems with clear milestones.
• Drive full product lifecycle from concept to manufacturing transfer.
• Accelerate timelines by informed tradeoffs in scope and execution.
• Translate business goals into technical solutions executable by the team.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration to define technical needs and goals.
• Mentor junior engineers to develop their craft.

Skills

Ambiguity navigation

Cross-functional communication

Mentoring

AI tooling usage

System thinking

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

Job description

Lumafield is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to design, prototype, and refine next‑generation industrial CT systems from Cambridge, MA. You will work across motion systems, structures, and system integration to deliver reliable, manufacturable hardware with a delightful user experience.

This hands‑on, in‑person role requires systems thinking, rapid prototyping, and collaboration with electrical, firmware, systems, and software teams to create innovative solutions.