Principal Mechanical Engineer - Cell Hardware

About the role

Symbotic is seeking a highly talented principal mechanical engineer to join our Core Hardware Engineering team. This role involves conceptualization, prototyping, detailed design, and commercial release of complex electromechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Invent novel, elegant, and reliable solutions for highly integrated hardware systems
• Contribute to the conception, analysis, prototyping, detailed design and validation of complex electromechanical systems using SolidWorks
• Perform feasibility analyses and make recommendations on viability of concepts
• Create quantitative trade studies to evaluate designs and identify optimum solutions
• Contribute innovations that satisfy customers' needs and enable new market opportunities
• Research outside sources, evaluate and validate mechanical components such as motors, sensors, bearings, etc. from outside suppliers
• Provide technical direction, review, and leadership of external design partners and suppliers
• Perform and document mechanical analysis of your designs
• Create and manage Bill of Materials (BOMs) and Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) in Siemens Teamcenter PLM
• Assist in assembling prototypes, testing, troubleshooting and implementing design changes
• Define protocols, write test plans and conduct the necessary testing required to validate the safety and effectiveness of the design(s)
• Assist in building program plans and schedules to achieve milestones
• Work seamlessly with cross-functional colleagues from EE/Controls, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and other departments
• Communicate project status, chair design reviews and present to colleagues and product owners
• Provide design guidance and feedback on colleagues’ work
• Mentor junior engineering staff on team

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum of 15 years of work experience in a hands-on design role
• Industrial robotics, automation, and material handling experience is strongly preferred
• Full proficiency with SolidWorks is desired
• A demonstrated level of experience using FEA (Solidworks Simulation and/or Ansys) is desired
• Experience in designing parts for a variety of manufacturing processes such as machining, casting, sheet metal, plastics, fabricated assemblies, etc.
• Strong mechanical intuition and hands-on approach to conceptualizing and prototyping
• Strong communication skills, both verbally and in writing
• Desire to take initiative and thrive in a fast-paced environment is essential

Qualifications

• Experience in designing parts for a variety of manufacturing processes such as machining, casting, sheet metal, plastics, fabricated assemblies, etc.
• Strong mechanical intuition and hands-on approach to conceptualizing and prototyping
• Strong communication skills, both verbally and in writing
• Desire to take initiative and thrive in a fast-paced environment is essential

Skills

• Hands-on experience in machinery design, integration, and safety compliance
• Proficiency with SolidWorks
• Experience using FEA (Solidworks Simulation and/or Ansys)
• Experience in designing parts for a variety of manufacturing processes such as machining, casting, sheet metal, plastics, fabricated assemblies, etc.
• Strong mechanical intuition and hands-on approach to conceptualizing and prototyping
• Strong communication skills, both verbally and in writing
• Desire to take initiative and thrive in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Disability
• 401K
• PTO

Pay

The base range for this position in the posted location is $150,000.00 - $206,800.00. However, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Schedule

Up to 10% of travel may be required. Employees must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to drive and/or fly to client and other customer locations. The employee is responsible for owning a credit card and managing expenses personally to be reimbursed on a bi-weekly basis.