Senior Mechanical Engineer - Robotics & FEA On-Site

Simplexity Product Development; Bellevue (KY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plan

401(k) plan with match

Paid holidays

PTO 3 weeks

Job summary

Simplexity Product Development is seeking a hands-on senior mechanical engineer to be embedded with our client in Bellevue, WA on a robotics project. You will apply FEA (preferably ANSYS) to optimize actuator designs and deliver release‑quality documentation.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in mechanical engineering, strong GD&T and manufacturing knowledge, and experience with actuators/drivetrains. On‑site collaboration with suppliers and stakeholders is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of applicable experience including at least 2 years of FEA.
• Proficient with ANSYS or other FEA software and SolidWorks CAD.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and high‑volume production methods.
• Experience with actuators or drivetrain solutions and GD&T (ASME Y14.5).
• Hands‑on testing, root‑cause analysis, and client discussions while hands‑on.

Responsibilities

• Review, analyze, and optimize actuator designs for cost, ease of assembly, and reliability.
• Perform structural finite element analyses and related studies.
• Define tests, diagnose failures, and iterate to working hardware.
• Present design tradeoffs and project status to client stakeholders.
• Improve manufacturing performance and reduce risk using structured methods.
• Coordinate interfaces with suppliers and contract manufacturers.
• Maintain and update drawings and Bills of Materials.
• Engage with evolving client needs over a long‑term engagement.

Skills

Ownership mindset

Client communication

Hands-on troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

SolidWorks

Job description

Simplexity Product Development is seeking a hands-on senior mechanical engineer to be embedded with our client in Bellevue, WA on a robotics project. You will apply FEA (preferably ANSYS) to optimize actuator designs and deliver release‑quality documentation.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in mechanical engineering, strong GD&T and manufacturing knowledge, and experience with actuators/drivetrains. On‑site collaboration with suppliers and stakeholders is essential.