Senior Mechanical Engineer / Robotics

Kelly Services; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Vacation Time

401k

Job summary

Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join a startup in the automotive robotics space. You will drive design from concept through prototyping and testing toward deployment, thriving in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires a bachelor's in mechanical engineering, 5+ years in electro-mechanical design, and hands-on skills with CAD, GD&T, actuators, sensors, and PLM systems. On-site in Massachusetts with competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of electro-mechanical systems experience in robotics/industrial settings.
• Experience designing, specifying, and integrating actuators, motors, sensors (encoders, load cells, proximity sensors).
• CAD proficiency (SolidWorks, Onshape or equivalent).
• Skilled in engineering drawings and GD&T practices.
• Familiar with Arena or equivalent PLM for document control and BOM management.
• Strong hands-on troubleshooting of mechatronic systems.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical and mechatronic design, prototyping, and testing.
• Collaborate with other engineering teams on projects.
• Documentation and vendor management.

Skills

Electro-mechanical design

Actuators & sensors

CAD software

GD&T

PLM systems

Hands-on troubleshooting

Mechatronics

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Onshape

Arena PLM

Job description

$120000 - $150000

This client is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join an exciting startup environment in the automotive space. In this role, you will be directly involved in building groundbreaking robotics solutions from the ground up. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced, dynamic settings and is eager to take ideas from initial concept through design, prototyping, testing, all the way to real-world deployment.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar, or equivalent in mechanical engineering experience

• 5+ years of experience with electro-mechanical systems design, preferably in industrial or robotics sectors

• Proficient at designing, specifying, and integrating actuators, motors, sensors (including encoders, load cells, proximity sensors)

• Experienced in CAD software (SolidWorks, Onshape, or equivalent)

• Skilled in engineering drawings and GD&T practices

• Familiar with PLM systems (Arena or equivalent), including document control and BOM management

• Strongs hands-on skills in troubleshooting and debugging mechatronic systems

Desired Skills & Experience

• Experience with Design for Manufacturing (DfM) for low or medium-volume production

• Skills in system modeling, simulation, vibration analysis, and industrial controls

• Able to develop engineering documentation processes

• Proficiency in Matlab or Python

What You Will Be Doing

Tech Breakdown

• 70% Mechanical and mechatronic system design, prototyping, and testing

• 20% Collaborative project work with other engineering teams

• 10% Documentation and vendor management

Daily Responsibilities

• 80% Hands On

• 5% Management Duties

• 15% Team Collaboration

The Offer

You will receive the following benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Vacation Time

• 401k

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US 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.