CareerPlan

Robotics Automation Mechanical Engineer

MASSACHUSETTS - VIRTUAL - MA01Full-time$150k–$200k2026-07-10 → 2026-11-10
Based in United States

Core

Lead the architecture, design, and commercialization of complex electromechanical automation systems from concept through production.

Role type

Principal Mechanical Engineer (Electromechanical Systems)

Builds

Complex electromechanical automation systems, robotics, and material handling equipment

Domain

Retail operations / Industrial automation

Required skills

Mechanical design, machine design, precision mechanisms, structural analysis, materials selection, manufacturing processes, cross-functional team leadership, systems engineering, Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), Design for Reliability (DFR), 3D CAD (SolidWorks, Creo, NX, Inventor), engineering analysis tools

Preferred skills

Robotics, motion control systems, sensors, pneumatics, servo systems, controls integration, new product introduction (NPI), supplier development, PLM systems, FMEA, statistical analysis, reliability engineering

Technologies

SolidWorks, Creo, NX, Inventor

Responsibilities

Define product and system requirements; lead cross-functional product development programs; develop product validation strategies; provide technical leadership in mechanism and structural system design; drive DFM/DFA/DFS/DFR initiatives; make critical technical decisions on architecture and tradeoffs; mentor mechanical engineers; strengthen organizational engineering processes; serve as technical advisor to leadership

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC with strategic influence and mentorship