Senior Mechanical Engineer, Robotics — Hands-on, Boston

Calder Search; Watertown (MA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Calder Search in Greater Boston is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to own large subsystems for next-generation industrial robots. You will design, prototype and bring components from sketch to manufacturing in a fast-moving hardware environment.

On-site 5 days a week in the Boston area with relocation support for exceptional candidates. Existing visas can be transferred, but new sponsorship isn’t available.

Qualifications

• 3-10 years mechanical engineering experience.
• Experience with electromechanical systems going to manufacturing and field use.
• Ownership of full subsystems, not isolated parts.
• Hands-on prototyping: milling, 3D printing, hand tools.
• Strong CAD skills in any major package.
• Comfort with AI tools in engineering tasks.
• BS or higher in Mechanical Engineering or similar.
• Background in fast-moving hardware or robotics companies.
• Experience working with overseas manufacturers.

Responsibilities

• Own complete subsystems on industrial robots, from first sketch to manufacturing.
• Build, prototype and test hands-on in a well-equipped shop.
• Drive design for manufacturing and assembly.
• Own technical sourcing and supplier decisions, including overseas vendors.
• Work closely with software and field deployment teams.

Skills

Electromechanical systems

Subsystem ownership

Hands-on prototyping

CAD skills

AI tools in engineering

Overseas manufacturing experience

Hardware/robotics background

Experience with fast-moving hardware

Education

BS or higher in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Calder Search in Greater Boston is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to own large subsystems for next-generation industrial robots. You will design, prototype and bring components from sketch to manufacturing in a fast-moving hardware environment.

On-site 5 days a week in the Boston area with relocation support for exceptional candidates. Existing visas can be transferred, but new sponsorship isn’t available.