Senior Mechanical Engineer, Robotics Fleet & Scale-Up

Symbotic; Wilmington (MA); Hybrid; USD 98,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability insurance

401K

PTO

Other benefits

Job summary

Symbotic in Wilmington, MA, HQ is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to advance mechanical development of a mobile robot product line from concept through production. You will own hardware, work with contract manufacturers, and drive manufacturing readiness while solving production issues on an on-site/hybrid team.

The role emphasizes a strong foundation in mechanical design, DFM/DFA, and hands-on tooling, with travel up to 25% to partner sites and production ramps.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of mechanical engineering experience, including at least 2 years in robotics, automation, automotive, aerospace, or electromechanical systems.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks or similar CAD tools, plus experience with PDM/PLM systems.
• Experience supporting contract manufacturers, including DFM reviews, ECNs, and production issue resolution.
• Hands-on experience designing jigs, fixtures, tooling, or manufacturing support equipment.
• Understanding of GD&T, tolerance stack-ups, and manufacturing methods such as sheet metal, machining, injection molding, and die casting.
• Excellent cross-functional communication skills with the ability to partner effectively with suppliers, manufacturers, and internal engineering teams.
• Willing to travel up to 25% (field site visits).

Responsibilities

• Serve as a mechanical engineer for an assigned mobile 4-wheeled robot product line, owning hardware from concept, release, production ramp, and sustaining through end-of-life.
• Design and develop mechanical assemblies including structural frames, drive systems, electromechanical packaging, and supporting hardware components.
• Create 3D models, detailed drawings, and BOMs using SolidWorks or equivalent CAD tools.
• Apply DFM/DFA principles to optimize designs for high-volume contract manufacturing and cost-efficient production.
• Act as the mechanical engineering interface with contract manufacturers, supporting production builds, troubleshooting defects, and resolving quality escapes through RCCA methods as necessary.
• Present at design reviews, produce engineering changes (ECNs), and documentation updates within PLM/PDM systems.
• Design and implement assembly jigs, production fixtures, and tooling to improve manufacturing quality, throughput, and repeatability.
• Support PPAP, FAI, production ramp activities, and travel up to 25% as needed to manufacturing or partner sites.

Skills

Cross-functional communication

Hands-on fabrication/tooling

Problem solving

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

PDM/PLM

ANSYS

SolidWorks Simulation

Job description

Symbotic in Wilmington, MA, HQ is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to advance mechanical development of a mobile robot product line from concept through production. You will own hardware, work with contract manufacturers, and drive manufacturing readiness while solving production issues on an on-site/hybrid team.

The role emphasizes a strong foundation in mechanical design, DFM/DFA, and hands-on tooling, with travel up to 25% to partner sites and production ramps.