Staff Mechanical Engineer - Mobile Robotic Systems Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Symbotic is seeking a Staff Mechanical Engineer to lead the mechanical development of a mobile robot product line from concept to production. You will own hardware design, manufacturing readiness, and sustaining improvements, and collaborate with contract manufacturers to scale reliable robotic platforms.

The role requires hands-on experience with mechanical design, DFx, and PLM systems, plus the ability to travel up to 25% to manufacturing or partner sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical field.
• Minimum 8 years of mechanical engineering experience, incl. 2+ years in robotics or related areas.
• Strong CAD proficiency with SolidWorks; experience with PDM/PLM systems.
• Experience supporting contract manufacturers and manufacturing-ready designs.
• Knowledge of GD&T, tolerances, and common manufacturing methods.
• Excellent cross-functional collaboration and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% for field and partner sites.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the mechanical engineering lead for a mobile 4-wheel robot product line.
• Own hardware from concept through production ramp and sustaining end-of-life.
• Design mechanical assemblies including frames, drive systems, and packaging.
• Create 3D models, drawings, and BOMs using SolidWorks or equivalent tools.
• Apply DFM/DFA to optimize for high-volume contract manufacturing and cost efficiency.
• Interface with contract manufacturers, support production builds and RCCA issues.
• Lead design reviews, ECNs, and PLM/PDM documentation updates.
• Design assembly jigs, fixtures, and tooling to improve quality and throughput.

Skills

SolidWorks proficiency

DFM/DFA experience

Contract manufacturer liaison

Cross-functional communication

GD&T knowledge

Jigs and fixtures design

Project leadership

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Masters/PhD preferred

Tools

SolidWorks

PDM/PLM systems

Job description

Symbotic is seeking a Staff Mechanical Engineer to lead the mechanical development of a mobile robot product line from concept to production. You will own hardware design, manufacturing readiness, and sustaining improvements, and collaborate with contract manufacturers to scale reliable robotic platforms.

The role requires hands-on experience with mechanical design, DFx, and PLM systems, plus the ability to travel up to 25% to manufacturing or partner sites.