Senior Mechanical Engineer / Robotics

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Vacation Time

401k

Job summary

Kelly Services in Woburn, MA is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to drive end-to-end development of robotics solutions from concept through deployment in a fast-paced startup environment.

The role emphasizes electro-mechanical design, prototyping, testing, and collaboration with cross-functional teams, with a strong focus on documentation, DFx practices, and real-world deployment across industrial settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• 5+ years of electro-mechanical systems design experience
• Proficient in selecting/ integrating actuators, motors, sensors
• Experience with CAD software (SolidWorks/Onshape) and GD&T
• Familiar with PLM systems (Arena) including document control and BOM management
• Strong hands-on troubleshooting of mechatronic systems

Responsibilities

• 70% Mechanical and mechatronic design, prototyping, testing
• 20% Collaborative work with other engineering teams
• 10% Documentation and vendor management

Skills

Electro-mechanical design

Actuators & sensors

CAD software

GD&T

PLM systems

Mechatronic troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

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.