Senior Mechanical Engineer - Robotics & Hardware Innovation

Acorn Product Development, Inc.; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Company events

Job summary

Acorn Product Development, Inc. in Waltham, MA seeks a senior mechanical engineer with a proven track record in design and engineering analysis to lead cross-functional projects and mentor a growing team.

You will drive complex electromechanical products from concept to production, applying SolidWorks and leveraging Creo when needed, with a focus on robust designs and compliant documentation in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of design and engineering analysis experience with a BSME or equivalent (MSME preferred).
• Demonstrated success developing robotic and/or automated hardware systems.
• Hands-on project management experience with interdisciplinary teams.
• Experience transitioning at least two complex electromechanical products from concept into production.
• Experience defining engineering requirements and hardware architecture for complex systems.
• Working knowledge of designing molded, sheet metal and machined components.
• Adept at specifying and sourcing off-the-shelf components (e.g. actuators, bearings, fluid handling components).
• Proficient with SolidWorks (Creo a plus) and preparing engineering documentation per ASME Y14.5 for production release.
• On-the-job analysis experience in at least three areas: tolerance analysis, FEA/CFD, strength of materials, heat transfer, shock & vibration.

Responsibilities

• Broaden the breadth and depth of your technical knowledge and leadership skills.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership across multiple projects.
• Support the development and maintenance of accurate project plans and proposals.
• Work with clients to identify requirements; brainstorm, define and develop product solutions.
• Collaborate with ID/UX/UI teams to produce refined product designs.
• Identify and perform mechanical engineering analyses.
• Create detailed designs/documentation to meet project objectives.
• Interface with vendors for prototyping, tooling & production.
• Test and evaluate prototypes, tooling and first articles.
• Create project and technical reports as required.

Skills

8+ years experience

Engineering leadership

Project management

SolidWorks

Creo

ASME Y14.5

Regulatory knowledge

Lab/Shop skills

Vendor interface

Team mentoring

Education

BSME or equivalent

MSME preferred

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

Job description

Acorn Product Development, Inc. in Waltham, MA seeks a senior mechanical engineer with a proven track record in design and engineering analysis to lead cross-functional projects and mentor a growing team.

You will drive complex electromechanical products from concept to production, applying SolidWorks and leveraging Creo when needed, with a focus on robust designs and compliant documentation in a fast-paced environment.