Senior Mechanical Engineer, Precision Motion Systems

HOERBIGER; Shrewsbury (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan with generous matching

PTO and paid holidays

FSA/HSA options

Life insurance

STD/LTD

Job summary

HOERBIGER is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer in Shrewsbury, MA to design, develop, and optimize high-precision motion instruments from concept to production. You will drive prototype builds, validate designs, and ensure manufacturability in a collaborative, cross‑functional environment.

The role requires 5+ years in mechanical design, 3D CAD expertise (SolidWorks preferred), and experience with GD&T, FEA, and precision manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or closely related field; master’s preferred.
• Minimum five years of experience in mechanical design, product development, or mechatronic systems.
• Experience designing and releasing mechanical systems from concept through production.
• Strong proficiency with 3D CAD software (SolidWorks preferred) for complex assemblies and documentation.
• Experience with precision manufacturing processes and tight tolerances (CNC, assembly).
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality systems and lean/5S principles.
• ITAR compliance: US citizens, permanent residents, or protected individuals per 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of mechanical components and system architectures for high-precision motion instruments.
• Own mechanical design execution from concept through production release with technical decisions and validation.
• Develop 3D CAD models, drawings, and documentation with GD&T accuracy.
• Perform tolerance stack-ups, error budgets, and FEA to ensure performance and stability.
• Design precision mechanisms, motion systems, and opto-mechanical assemblies.
• Lead prototype development, assembly, integration, and testing of motion systems.
• Oversee system integration, alignment, and verification for accuracy and repeatability.
• Collaborate with electrical, controls, manufacturing, and cross-functional teams.

Skills

Precision motion

Mechanical design

3D CAD (SolidWorks)

Tolerance/ GD&T

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Master's preferred

Tools

ANSYS

Job description

HOERBIGER is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer in Shrewsbury, MA to design, develop, and optimize high-precision motion instruments from concept to production. You will drive prototype builds, validate designs, and ensure manufacturability in a collaborative, cross‑functional environment.

The role requires 5+ years in mechanical design, 3D CAD expertise (SolidWorks preferred), and experience with GD&T, FEA, and precision manufacturing.