Pickle Robot Company · 3 hours ago
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Boston, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$150K/yr - $172K/yr
7+ years expPickle Robot Company is a fast-growing, VC-backed robotics company that automates the unloading of trucks using AI and machine learning. They are seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to own the mechanical performance and reliability of their robotic systems, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality performance in the field.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Industrial ManufacturingRobotics
Responsibilities
Work with an interdisciplinary team to execute product designs from concept to production
Conduct simulations, testing, and prototyping to validate designs
Perform structural analysis, material selection, and stress testing for robot components
Create detailed technical drawings, CAD models, and documentation
Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical issues during design, production, and deployment
Brainstorming solutions through sketches/CAD, gathering inputs from necessary cross-department stakeholders while working collaboratively on designs
Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and quality control processes
Support production teams in scaling and improving manufacturing processes for robotics hardware
Lead continuous improvement efforts in robot performance and reliability
Qualification
Required
A graduate of a bachelor's or master's program in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
A Mechanical Engineer with 7+ years of experience, ideally in robotics, automation, or a related field
Experience in the design process from cradle-to-grave
Must have experience designing machined, sheet metal, and welded parts in (preferably OnShape) and submitting documentation through ECO's and deviations in Arena or other similar tools
Comfortable ordering and building prototypes by hand to validate their ideas through prototyping and testing
Must have performed tolerance stackups, reviewed FAI's, PPAP's, and worked on DFMEA's throughout their career
Has followed designs through the production line, diagnosing and fixing issues in engineering or production builds, as well as in the field
Proficient in CAD software, preferably Onshape. Experience with other parametric CAD tools is acceptable (e.g., SolidWorks, Creo)
Comfortable building, testing, and rapidly iterating on functional prototypes of parts and assemblies
Adept at communicating complex concepts and writing technical documents
Experience evaluating design, performance, and logistical tradeoffs for hardware systems
Experienced in designing for a range of manufacturing processes, including CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, welding, and 3D printing. Experience with injection molding is a plus
Able to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
Willing and able to work from our Charlestown, MA office at least 3 days per week
Benefits
Health, dental, & vision insurance
Unlimited vacation
All federal and state holidays
401K contributions of 5% your salary
Travel supplies
Other items to make your working life more fun, comfortable, and productive
Company
Pickle Robot Company
We believe the best working experience is one where machines do the heavy lifting and people do the problem solving.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$102.45MKey Investors
RanpakHyperplane
2024-11-11Series B· $50M
2024-05-03Series B· $15M
2022-11-15Series A· $26M
Leadership Team
Andrew Meyer
CEO
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Dan Paluska
Co-founder, VP of Robotics
Recent News
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