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HaloBraid · 22 hours ago

Senior Mechanical Engineer / Engineering Manager

positionCambridge, MA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
money$150K/yr - $180K/yr
date7+ years exp

HaloBraid is redefining haircare by building the world's first intelligent braiding robot. The Engineering Manager / Senior Mechanical Engineer will lead the design and development of mechanical systems, manage engineering teams, and collaborate across disciplines to bring innovative robotic solutions to market.

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Responsibilities

Architect the design of mechanical systems and sub-assemblies from 3D CAD to production-ready parts
Lead and own: push for elegant and effective solutions, challenge status quo, and drive design forward
Manage and elevate: manage engineers, set best practices and standards, and strengthen our engineering culture
Build, test, and iterate fast: prototype and refine to ensure performance and reliability for professional use
Engineer for scale: apply DFM/DFA principles and collaborate with suppliers to transition designs into volume manufacturing
Bridge disciplines: partner with embedded controls engineers to integrate motion, sensing, vision, and actuation

Qualification

Mechanical design3D CADDFM/DFA principlesPrototypingMechatronicsCollaborative communicationConsumer electronics experienceMentoring

Required

7+ years of experience in mechanical design including CAD (Onshape or SolidWorks preferred)
Track record of taking products from concept through launch
Collaborative communicator with the ability to clearly convey ideas across disciplines
Excited to mentor, influence, and own outcomes in a fast-paced environment
Hands-on builder with deep intuition for moving mechanisms and mechatronics (motors, actuators, end effectors)
Comfortable with DFM and mass manufacturing methods (injection molding, CNC, sheet metal, etc.)
Comfortable with rapid prototyping (3D printing, laser cutting, CNC machining)

Preferred

Have worked in consumer electronics, especially hairstyling and beauty tools
Have worked in 3D printing, robotics, or complex machine design
Have incorporated simulation (FEA/CFD) into your design optimization process
Have startup DNA—driven, inventive, and energized by collaboration

Benefits

100% medical premium coverage
Dental and vision benefits
Flexible PTO

Company

HaloBraid

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dateFounded in 2022
people-size2-10 employees
web-link
https://www.halobraid.com/

Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage
Total Funding
$0.1M
Key Investors
Harvard Innovation Labs
2023-02-08Grant· $0.1M

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