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Principal Mechanical Engineer- Industrial AutomationProfessional Recruiters Inc. • Waltham, MA, us
Principal Mechanical Engineer- Industrial Automation

Principal Mechanical Engineer- Industrial Automation

Professional Recruiters Inc. • Waltham, MA, us
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Job Description

The client is a fast-growing robotics startup, is looking for a  Staff or Principal Mechanical Engineer  to help shape the future of cutting-edge industrial mechatronics systems. If you’re a hands-on, deeply technical engineer ready to lead in a high-impact environment, this is your chance to build and ship the next generation of robotic products from the ground up.

What You’ll Do :

  • Lead the design, prototyping, and testing of complex mechatronic systems with multi-axis actuation
  • Drive product development from concept through production—own the details
  • Design and spec motors, actuators, sensors, and integrated motion systems
  • Lead design reviews, validate performance with FEA, and write test plans and documentation
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams in a dynamic, agile startup setting

Requirements

  • Must have a BS in Mechanical, Robotics, or related engineering discipline (MS / PhD preferred)
  • 10+ years of mechanical design experience in robotics or automation.  Industrial Robot Design experience is required.
  • Expertise in :
  • Actuator and drive systems
  • Pneumatics / hydraulics
  • Sensors
  • Expertise running finite element analysis on mechanical structures including static, dynamic and fatigue modes
  • Solid skills in SolidWorks, 3D CAD (OnShape preferred), GD&T (ASME Y14.5), and documentation
  • Experienced with P&ID, pneumatic and hydraulic circuits design including driving loads, sensing and actuation of manipulators, solenoid valves, regulators etc.
  • Experience with system dynamics, simulation, and vibration analysis is a big plus
  • Demonstrated experience both designing electro-mechanical industrial systems from concept design through product release / shipment at scale
  • Bonus : MATLab or Python experience, industrial tooling design, BOM structuring

    • Benefits

    Great Company, Great Benefits

  • Full benefits including unlimited PTO
  • Design from scratch, prototype fast, and see your systems come to life
  • Make decisions with impact in a startup that values autonomy and execution
  • Collaborate with a small team of sharp, driven engineers
  • Be part of something new, exciting, and growing fast
  • Competitive medical, dental, vision, and 401k benefits

    • Relocation assistance available for the ideal candidate

    Must be able to work in the US without sponsorship

    Requirements

  • BS in Mechanical, Robotics, or related engineering discipline (MS / PhD a plus)
  • 10+ years of mechanical design experience in robotics or automation
  • Expertise in :
  • Actuator and drive systems
  • Pneumatics / hydraulics
  • Sensors
  • Expertise running finite element analysis on mechanical structures including static, dynamic and fatigue modes
  • Solid skills in SolidWorks, 3D CAD (OnShape preferred), GD&T (ASME Y14.5), and documentation
  • Experienced with P&ID, pneumatic and hydraulic circuits design including driving loads, sensing and actuation of manipulators, solenoid valves, regulators etc.
  • Experience with system dynamics, simulation, and vibration analysis is a big plus
  • Demonstrated experience both designing electro-mechanical industrial systems from concept design through product release / shipment at scale
  • Bonus : MATLab or Python experience, industrial tooling design, BOM structuring
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