Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Work with an interdisciplinary team to execute product designs from concept to production — brainstorming solutions through sketches and CAD, and gathering input from cross-department stakeholders throughout

Conduct simulations, testing, and prototyping — including structural analysis, material selection, and stress testing — to validate robot component designs

Create detailed technical drawings, CAD models, and documentation

Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical issues across design, production, and deployment, leading continuous improvement efforts in robot performance and reliability

Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and quality control processes

Support production teams in scaling and improving manufacturing processes for robotics hardware

Bachelor's or master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, with 7+ years of experience, ideally in robotics, automation, or a related field

End-to-end, cradle-to-grave design experience: designing machined, sheet metal, and welded parts (preferably in OnShape, though other parametric CAD tools like SolidWorks or Creo are acceptable), and submitting documentation through ECOs and deviations in Arena or similar tools

Comfortable building, testing, and rapidly iterating on functional prototypes by hand to validate ideas

Experience performing tolerance stackups, reviewing FAIs and PPAPs, and working on DFMEAs throughout your career

Has followed designs through the production line, diagnosing and fixing issues in engineering or production builds, as well as in the field

Experience designing for a range of manufacturing processes, including CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, welding, and 3D printing (injection molding experience is a plus)

Adept at evaluating design, performance, and logistical tradeoffs for hardware systems, and communicating complex concepts through clear technical documentation

Willing and able to work from our Charlestown, MA office at least 3 days per week

Pay at Pickle At Pickle Robot Company, we believe transparency builds trust. The salary range listed here is provided in accordance with Massachusetts law and reflects what we reasonably and in good faith expect to offer for this role. We often consider candidates at different levels of seniority, and final compensation will reflect the level at which a candidate is hired, along with factors like experience and location.   Pickle Perks  Pickle provides best-in-class benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance; unlimited vacation; paid federal and state holidays; 401(k) contributions of 5% of your salary; company-covered travel expenses; and other perks to make your working life more fun, comfortable, and productive.