Senior Mechanical Engineer - Strategic Robotics Projects

Symbotic LLC; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

PTO

Job summary

Symbotic seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join the Strategic Projects team. You will design complex structural systems for mobile robots, perform FEA and tolerance analyses, and collaborate with electrical, software, controls, and manufacturing teams to ensure successful integration and performance.

Candidates should have 8+ years in mechanical/electromechanical design, proficiency in CAD (SolidWorks) and FEA tools, and experience with DFMA and diverse manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant industry experience.
• Strong foundation in mechanical design principles and hands-on experience with electromechanical systems.
• Solid experience with CAD software (SolidWorks preferred).
• Experience with FEA tools (SolidWorks Simulation or Ansys preferred).
• Demonstrated ability to select and integrate components such as motors, sensors, and actuators.
• Experience with a variety of manufacturing processes (machining, casting, sheet metal, plastics).

Responsibilities

• Lead Design and Development: Conceptualize, design, and develop complex structural systems for our mobile robots.
• Analysis and Optimization: Perform analysis, including FEA and tolerance analysis, to optimize designs for performance, cost, and manufacturability.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with electrical, software, controls, manufacturing, and quality engineering teams to ensure seamless integration and product success.
• Problem-Solving: Identify and troubleshoot design challenges, implement effective solutions, and drive continuous improvement.
• Communication: Clearly communicate complex technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences. Contribute to a collaborative team environment and a culture of learning.
• Hands-on Engineering: Actively participate in prototyping, building, testing, and iterating on designs.
• Documentation: Create clear and accurate dimensional drawings per ANSI Y14.5 standards with GD&T. Create and manage BOMs and ECOs in PLM.
• Travel up to 20%.

Skills

Mechanical design

FEA analysis

CAD SolidWorks

SolidWorks Simulation

DFMA

Electromechanical

Manufacturing processes

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Ansys

PLM systems

Job description

Symbotic seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join the Strategic Projects team. You will design complex structural systems for mobile robots, perform FEA and tolerance analyses, and collaborate with electrical, software, controls, and manufacturing teams to ensure successful integration and performance.

Candidates should have 8+ years in mechanical/electromechanical design, proficiency in CAD (SolidWorks) and FEA tools, and experience with DFMA and diverse manufacturing processes.