Senior Mechanical Engineer, Mobile Robot Platform Lead

standardbots.com; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Options

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Job summary

Standard Bots is seeking a Senior Staff Mechanical Engineer to lead the Bolt platform's mechanical design from concept to certified fleet. You will own chassis, drivetrain, battery packaging, and arm-to-base interfaces, guiding engineers through prototype builds and production release.

The role demands hands-on design, SolidWorks expertise, and strong trade studies across weight, CG, drive configurations, and cost. On-site in the Boston area, with bench space and labs nearby.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 10+ years of product design for mobile robots or electromechanical vehicles.
• Experience leading engineers through NPIs and design reviews.

Responsibilities

• Own mechanical architecture of Bolt platform: chassis, drivetrain, battery packaging, and arm-to-base interface.
• Lead concept trade studies and drive decisions with cross-functional teams.
• Hands-on design, SolidWorks drafting, FEA, and tolerance analysis.
• Plan prototype builds and a test program for durability and certification.
• Mentor engineers and set drawing standards; conduct design reviews.
• Collaborate with Safety and Manufacturing on certification and build strategy.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Structure & Mechanisms

FEA Analysis

SolidWorks

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's or graduate degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

PDM/PLM

Job description

Standard Bots is seeking a Senior Staff Mechanical Engineer to lead the Bolt platform's mechanical design from concept to certified fleet. You will own chassis, drivetrain, battery packaging, and arm-to-base interfaces, guiding engineers through prototype builds and production release.

The role demands hands-on design, SolidWorks expertise, and strong trade studies across weight, CG, drive configurations, and cost. On-site in the Boston area, with bench space and labs nearby.