Senior Mechanical Engineer

Base pay range

$84,000.00/yr - $120,000.00/yr

Sr. Technical Recruiter at BrightHire Search Partners

We are seeking a Sr. Mechanical Engineer with experience 3D and 2D design of robotic devices. This role will be a key contributor to several new robotic product lines for a company developing robotic products making a major impact to critical infrastructure.

Robotics Design & Integration

• Design complete robotic systems: chassis, drivetrains, 6-DOF arms, pan-tilt-zoom cameras, cable reels, and lift mechanisms
• Engineer power transmission: motors, gearboxes, lead screws, bearings, seals, chain/belt drives
• Integrate mechatronics: encoders, limit switches, force/torque sensors, motor controllers, cable management
• Create production-ready 3D models, assemblies, and 2D drawings in SolidWorks
• Apply GD&T (ASME Y14.5), generate BOMs, weldment cut lists, and flat patterns
• Perform FEA using SolidWorks Simulation (static, thermal, vibration, fatigue, motion)
• Manage PDM Pro vaults, configurations, design tables, and part libraries
• Set SolidWorks standards and templates for the engineering team

Analysis, Testing & Compliance

• Conduct FEA, tolerance analysis, thermal modeling, and hand calculations
• Develop custom test fixtures and non-standard procedures (IP68, shock, corrosion, endurance)
• Ensure compliance with UL, CSA, ANSI, ISO, and hazardous location standards
• Lead DFMEA/PFMEA and support process control plans

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Define motion control specs (speed, torque, <0.1 mm repeatability) with firmware
• Support manufacturing, quality, purchasing, and customer service
• Drive sustaining engineering: failure analysis, cost reduction, obsolescence
• Mentor junior engineers in robotics design and SolidWorks best practices

Required

• B.S. Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics (M.S. preferred)
• Expert in SolidWorks: 3D/2D, Simulation (FEA), PDM Pro
• Experience taking a product from concept to release
• Experience with GD&T, DFM/DFA, FEA

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time