Staff Mechanical Engineer — Robotics Hardware Lead

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

Job summary

Symbotic is seeking a Staff Mechanical Engineer to lead the mechanical development of a mobile robot product line from concept through production, including hardware design, manufacturing readiness, and sustaining improvements. This role is critical to scaling reliable robotic platforms by combining product engineering, contract manufacturer collaboration, and hands‑on production problem solving.

You will own hardware from concept to end‑of‑life, create 3D models and BOMs, and work closely with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 8 years of mechanical engineering experience, including at least 2 years in robotics, automation, automotive, aerospace, or electromechanical systems.
• Strong proficiency with SolidWorks or similar CAD tools, plus experience with PDM/PLM systems.
• Demonstrated experience supporting contract manufacturers, including DFM reviews, ECNs, and production issue resolution
• Hands‑on experience designing jigs, fixtures, tooling, or manufacturing support equipment.
• Strong 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 the mechanical engineering lead 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 primary mechanical engineering interface with contract manufacturers, supporting production builds, troubleshooting defects, and resolving quality escapes through RCCA methods.
• Lead design reviews, 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

SolidWorks

PDM/PLM

DFM

ECN

RCCA

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ANSYS

SolidWorks Simulation

Job description

Symbotic is seeking a Staff Mechanical Engineer to lead the mechanical development of a mobile robot product line from concept through production, including hardware design, manufacturing readiness, and sustaining improvements. This role is critical to scaling reliable robotic platforms by combining product engineering, contract manufacturer collaboration, and hands‑on production problem solving.

You will own hardware from concept to end‑of‑life, create 3D models and BOMs, and work closely with