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Senior Mechanical Engineer - Robotics Fleet

Symbotic· Hardware Engineering / Fleet Robotics
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Wilmington, MA$97.5k - $143kFull-timePosted 4d ago

About the role

Senior Mechanical Engineer to advance mechanical development of a mobile robot product line from concept through production, including hardware design, manufacturing readiness, and sustaining improvements. Focus on scaling reliable robotic platforms through product engineering, contract manufacturer collaboration, and hands-on production problem solving.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a mechanical engineer for an assigned mobile 4-wheeled robot product line, owning hardware from concept, release, production ramp, and sustaining through end-of-life
  • Design and develop mechanical assemblies including structural frames, drive systems, electromechanical packaging, and supporting hardware components
  • Create 3D models, detailed drawings, and BOMs using SolidWorks or equivalent CAD tools
  • Apply DFM/DFA principles to optimize designs for high-volume contract manufacturing and cost-efficient production
  • Act as the mechanical engineering interface with contract manufacturers, supporting production builds, troubleshooting defects, and resolving quality escapes through RCCA methods as necessary
  • Present at design reviews, produce engineering changes (ECNs), and documentation updates within PLM/PDM systems
  • Design and implement assembly jigs, production fixtures, and tooling to improve manufacturing quality, throughput, and repeatability
  • Support PPAP, FAI, production ramp activities, and travel up to 25% as needed to manufacturing or partner sites

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline
  • Minimum of 5 years of mechanical engineering experience, including at least 2 years in robotics, automation, automotive, aerospace, or electromechanical systems
  • Proficiency with SolidWorks or similar CAD tools, plus experience with PDM/PLM systems
  • Experience supporting contract manufacturers, including DFM reviews, ECNs, and production issue resolution
  • Hands-on experience designing jigs, fixtures, tooling, or manufacturing support equipment
  • Understanding of GD&T, tolerance stack-ups, and manufacturing methods such as sheet metal, machining, injection molding, and die casting
  • Excellent cross-functional communication skills with the ability to partner effectively with suppliers, manufacturers, and internal engineering teams
  • Willing to travel up to 25% (field site visits)

Skills

Required:SolidWorks or equivalent CADPLM/PDMDFM/DFAContract manufacturer collaborationGD&T, tolerance analysisJigs/fixtures/tools designCommunication & cross-functional collaborationTravel willingness

Benefits

  • medical
  • dental
  • vision
  • disability
  • 401K
  • PTO and/or other benefits
Last updated Oct 22, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

About Symbotic

REINVENT THE WAREHOUSE. REIMAGINE THE SUPPLY CHAIN.

Symbotic Solutions are complete, end-to-end warehouse automation solutions that have the power to increase your facility’s capacity through dense storage, maximize throughput with streamlined operations, and create efficiency gains throughout your supply chain with AI-enhanced software that sees beyond your warehouse walls.

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