
Principal Mechanical Engineer - Mechatronics
International Staffing Consultants
- Waltham, MA
- Permanent
- Full-time
Location: Onsite - Boston, MARelocation assistance available for the ideal candidateUnlimited PTOOur client, an ambitious and fast-growing robotics startup, is looking for a Staff or Principal Mechanical Engineer to help shape the future of cutting-edge industrial mechatronics systems. If you're a hands-on, deeply technical engineer ready to lead in a high-impact environment, this is your chance to build and ship the next generation of robotic products from the ground up.What You'll Do:
- Lead the design, prototyping, and testing of complex mechatronic systems with multi-axis actuation
- Drive product development from concept through production-own the details
- Design and spec motors, actuators, sensors, and integrated motion systems
- Lead design reviews, validate performance with FEA, and write test plans and documentation
- Work closely with cross-functional teams in a dynamic, agile startup setting
- BS in Mechanical, Robotics, or related engineering discipline (MS/PhD a plus)
- 10+ years of mechanical design experience in robotics or automation
- Expertise in:
- Actuator and drive systems
- Pneumatics/hydraulics
- Sensors
- Expertise running finite element analysis on mechanical structures including static, dynamic and fatigue modes
- Solid skills in SolidWorks, 3D CAD (OnShape preferred), GD&T (ASME Y14.5), and documentation
- Experienced with P&ID, pneumatic and hydraulic circuits design including driving loads, sensing and actuation of manipulators, solenoid valves, regulators etc.
- Experience with system dynamics, simulation, and vibration analysis is a big plus
- Demonstrated experience both designing electro-mechanical industrial systems from concept design through product release/shipment at scale
- Bonus: MATLab or Python experience, industrial tooling design, BOM structuring
- Design from scratch, prototype fast, and see your systems come to life
- Make decisions with impact in a startup that values autonomy and execution
- Collaborate with a small team of sharp, driven engineers
- Be part of something new, exciting, and growing fast
- Competitive medical, dental, vision, and 401k benefits
- This is a unique chance to join a one-of-a-kind organization where your role will have a lasting impact on your career