Redbock - an NES Fircroft company · 18 hours ago
Senior Mechanical Engineer (Automation Systems)
Boston, MA
Contract
Hybrid
Senior Level
$50/hr - $80/hr
5+ years expRedbock, an NES Fircroft company, is seeking multiple Mechanical Engineers for their Pharmaceutical Client in Boston to lead the mechanical design and development of custom automated machinery and robotic systems for advanced biomanufacturing. The role involves driving automation projects from concept to commercial deployment by collaborating with various teams to deliver mechanical automation solutions.
BiotechnologyConsultingMedical DevicePharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Design and develop custom mechanical systems and automated machinery from concept through production deployment
Lead mechanical design and integration of robotics systems including Cartesian robots, SCARA robots, EOAT, pick-and-place systems, conveyors, cam-driven mechanisms, index and dwell machines, and custom tooling
Design and fabricate custom mechanical fixtures, linkages, cam systems, and specialty equipment for automated manufacturing
Perform detailed mechanical analyses including kinematic and dynamic analysis, mechanism design, tolerance stack-ups, stress analysis, and cycle time calculations
Develop equipment layouts and automation cells using 3D CAD; generate detailed part, assembly, and layout drawings
Create designs compliant with ASME Y14.5 GD&T and applicable ANSI and ISO machine design standards
Collaborate closely with controls engineers to support integrated electro-mechanical system design and debugging
Manage vendors and machine builders; conduct design reviews, FATs, SATs, and prototype evaluations
Support scale-up of automation platforms from development through commercial manufacturing
Provide hands-on mechanical troubleshooting and support during equipment build, commissioning, and production ramp-up
Optimize mechanical designs to improve reliability, throughput, repeatability, and maintainability
Develop and maintain mechanical documentation including BOMs, assembly instructions, and engineering change documentation
Characterize equipment performance using data and statistical methods to ensure consistent operation
Qualification
Required
BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline
5–10+ years of experience designing custom machinery, automation equipment, or robotic systems
Strong hands-on experience with robotics integration, mechanical automation, and custom machine design
Proficiency with 3D CAD software, preferably SolidWorks; experience with AutoCAD and/or Revit is a plus
Experience designing cam systems, linkages, EOAT, fixtures, and specialty tooling
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and support automated mechanical systems on the manufacturing floor
Strong technical communication skills and ability to work independently across multiple projects
Preferred
Familiarity with regulated manufacturing environments (GMP, biotech, or medical device) preferred
Company
Redbock - an NES Fircroft company
Redbock is a consultancy that delivers customized resourcing solutions to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device and diagnostics companies.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2018-06-20Acquired
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