Symbotic · 23 hours ago
Senior Mechanical Engineer - Cell Hardware
Wilmington, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$125K/yr - $172K/yr
6+ years expSymbotic is an automation technology leader reimagining the supply chain with its end-to-end, AI-powered robotic and software platform. They are seeking a highly talented mechanical engineer to join their R&D Hardware Engineering team to contribute to the design and validation of complex electromechanical systems.
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Responsibilities
Invent novel, elegant, and reliable solutions for highly integrated hardware systems
Contribute to the conception, analysis, prototyping, detailed design and validation of complex electromechanical systems using Solidworks
Perform feasibility analyses and make recommendations on viability of concepts
Create quantitative trade studies to evaluate designs and identify optimum solutions
Contribute innovations that satisfy customers’ needs and enable new market opportunities
Research outside sources, evaluate and validate mechanical components such as motors, sensors, bearings, etc. from outside suppliers
Provide technical direction, review, and leadership of external design partners and suppliers
Perform and document mechanical analysis of your designs
Perform tolerance analysis on complex mechanical assemblies and create mechanical drawings in accordance with ANSI Y14.5 standards
Create and manage Bill of Materials (BOMs) and Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) in Siemens Teamcenter PLM
Assist in assembling prototypes, testing, troubleshooting and implementing design changes
Define protocols, write test plans and conduct the necessary testing required to validate the safety and effectiveness of the design(s)
Assist in building program plans and schedules to achieve milestones
Work seamlessly with cross-functional colleagues from EE/Controls, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and other
Communicate project status, chair design reviews and present to colleagues and product owners
Provide design guidance and feedback on colleagues’ work
Mentor junior engineering staff on team
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering
Minimum of 6 years of work experience in a hands-on design role
Strong mechanical intuition and hands on approach to conceptualizing and prototyping
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
Desire to take initiative and thrive in a fast-paced environment is essential
Preferred
Industrial robotics, automation, and material handling experience is strongly preferred
Full proficiency with SolidWorks is desired
A demonstrated level of experience using FEA (Solidworks Simulation and/or Ansys) is desired
Experience in designing parts for a variety of manufacturing processes: machining, casting, sheet metal, plastics, fabricated assemblies, etc
Benefits
Medical
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Company
Symbotic
Symbotic is a provider of integrated supply network automation solutions for warehouses and distribution centers.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
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$1.36B2025-12-04Post Ipo Secondary· $192.5M
2025-12-04Post Ipo Equity· $357.5M
2024-02-21Post Ipo Secondary· $202.5M
Leadership Team
Carol Hibbard
Chief Financial Officer
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Chief Financial Officer
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