Senior Mechanical Engineer - Robotics & Embedded Systems

Boston Engineering; Waltham (MA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Boston Engineering is seeking a senior mechanical engineer in Waltham, MA to lead design from concept through production. You will develop prototypes, perform analyses, and collaborate with electrical, software, and manufacturing teams on integrated systems.

You will use Creo/SolidWorks, apply DFM/DFA principles, and contribute to proposals while ensuring QMS compliance and best practices. A strong background in marine applications is a plus.

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years of mechanical engineering experience focused on new product development.
• Demonstrated success bringing complex products from concept through manufacturing.
• Experience with rapid prototyping and prototype development.
• Experience designing products for underwater or marine environments.
• Proficiency with Creo and/or SolidWorks.
• Experience developing products that integrate mechanical, electrical, and software systems.
• Strong understanding of DFM, DFA, design for cost, and reliability engineering.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Previous experience in an engineering services or product development consulting environment.
• Familiarity with SBIR programs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide mechanical engineering design and development of innovative products from concept through production.
• Design, build, and test proof-of-concept models, breadboards, prototypes, and production-ready designs.
• Apply expertise in motion systems, motion controls, robotics, and precision electromechanical design.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including electrical, software, systems, and manufacturing engineers.
• Utilize Creo and/or SolidWorks to develop detailed mechanical designs and documentation.
• Perform engineering analyses, develop product specifications, and create design documentation.
• Apply Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), and design for cost and reliability principles.
• Support proposal development, technical estimates, and customer engagements.
• Contribute to rapid prototyping and iterative product development efforts.
• Ensure compliance with Boston Engineering's Quality Management System and engineering best practices.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

New product development

Rapid prototyping

Underwater/marine design

Creo

SolidWorks

Mechanical-electrical-software systems

DFM

DFA

Design for cost

Reliability engineering

Microsoft Office

SBIR familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Creo

SolidWorks

Job description

Boston Engineering is seeking a senior mechanical engineer in Waltham, MA to lead design from concept through production. You will develop prototypes, perform analyses, and collaborate with electrical, software, and manufacturing teams on integrated systems.

You will use Creo/SolidWorks, apply DFM/DFA principles, and contribute to proposals while ensuring QMS compliance and best practices. A strong background in marine applications is a plus.