EmergingDx Inc · 3 weeks ago
R&D Electromechanical Engineer for Crafting Future Platforms
Lowell, MA, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expEmergingDx Inc is a small, agile, R&D-driven company focused on engineering, biology, and micro/nano-systems. The R&D Electromechanical Engineer will lead the design of electromechanical systems, create CAD models, and develop embedded firmware while contributing to the commercialization of technologies.
Defense & Space
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead the design of electromechanical systems, subsystems and assemblies for smart automated platforms
Create detailed CAD models and drawings using SolidWorks or similar CAD tools
Design structures, mechanisms, enclosures, mounts, and drivetrain components
Perform mechanical analysis (loads, tolerances, materials, thermal considerations)
Select motors, gearboxes, bearings, fasteners, and structural materials
Ensure robust mechanical–electrical integration (mounting, cable routing, thermal paths)
Design PCB schematics and layouts for motor control, sensing, actuation, and power electronics
Select electronic and mechanical components and manage BOMs
Support hardware bring-up, debugging, and validation
Develop and maintain embedded firmware for microcontroller-based systems
Implement and debug firmware drivers (GPIO, ADC, PWM, SPI, I²C, UART, CAN)
Support sensor integration, motor control interfaces, and safety features
Rapidly prototype using 3D printing, machining, soldering, and lab testing
Support design for manufacturing, assembly, and scaling (DFM/DFA)
Contribute to system-level testing, validation, and iteration
Troubleshoot prototypes, perform testing, analyze results, document findings, revise designs and scale toward manufacture
Develop and manage fast-paced project timelines while proactively identifying and mitigating risks, and Work closely with cross-functional teams
Maintain strong documentation of process flows, design history files, risk assessments, prototypes, and results—supporting potential regulatory or commercialization pathways
Effectively communicate results and technical insights to clients and stakeholders through both written reports and oral presentations
Contribute to IP generation, technical reports, grant proposals and internal project milestones
Stay current on scientific literature, and emerging technologies and incorporate them as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, Robotics, or related field
3–6 years of experience in complex electromechanical products
Strong mechanical design experience using SolidWorks or similar CAD software
Demonstrated hands-on PCB design experience (schematic capture and layout (Altium, KiCad))
Practical embedded firmware experience
Solid understanding of motors, sensors, and electromechanical system integration
Deep hands-on skills in electromechanical system integration
Deep hands-on skills in embedded systems (microcontrollers, real-time programming, hardware/software co-design)
Deep hands-on skills in circuit design (analog/digital), motor control, power electronics
Deep hands-on skills in simulation (MATLAB/Simulink)
Deep hands-on skills in programming (Python, C/C++, ROS)
Deep hands-on skills in lab instrumentation (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, etc.)
Detail-oriented, systems-focused, and passionate about delivering high impact through innovation
Excellent analytical, problem-solving and documentation skills; able to communicate clearly in written and oral form
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, resource-constrained R&D environment, collaborating across disciplines, and handling ambiguity
A track-record of driving R&D projects to prototype stage and beyond, with attention to manufacturability and transferability
Must be US Citizens or Permanent Resident
Preferred
Experience with motor drivers, motion control, or PID tuning
Familiarity with RTOS environments (e.g., FreeRTOS)
Knowledge of EMI/EMC and grounding strategies
Experience working with manufacturers and contract assemblers
Exposure to ROS/ROS2 or robotic software stacks
Wireless protocols (BLE, Wi-Fi, LoRa)
Familiarity with medical device regulations (ISO 13485, FDA standards)
Understanding of regulatory, quality, and safety standards applicable to laboratory and analytical instrumentation
Demonstrated commercial product development experience, including design-for-manufacturing (DFM), machine design, and automation engineering
Benefits
Competitive compensation
Benefits appropriate for a high-impact R&D role
Company
EmergingDx Inc
EmergingDx was founded on a mission to invent, develop and commercialize emerging technologies and products that can improve the quality of the human condition and also make positive impact on environment and society.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase