Senior Mechanical Engineer
rStream · Somerville, MA · 2 mo ago
On-siteEngineering$135k–$175k/yrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Lead hardware development and new invention on a world’s first vision guided, redeployable, autonomous waste processing machine
- Direct system design work, including functional requirements, detailed design, verification plans, and build-and-test procedures to design the rTrailer from concept to full scale manufacturing
- Design, build, and test every subsystem of the rSort platform
- Oversee manufacturing strategies and incoming inspection plans for components and assemblies
- Support the field service team with troubleshooting and fixing hardware problems
- Balance design elegance with execution risk as our company ramps up toward commercialization
- Work cross-functionally with the hardware, software, and management teams to develop and maintain hardware system features and revision roadmap
- Lead and mentor junior-level engineers and technicians to help the team grow
Requirements
- BS (MS preferred) in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
- Minimum of 5 years of hands-on, robotics or hardware experience
- Expert in CAD design (SolidWorks preferred), FEA, and DFx (Design for cost, test, manufacturing)
- Experience with manufacturing methods like laser cutting, machining, sheetmetal, 3D printing, and other rapid prototyping
- Hands-on experience in automation and the integration of custom and commercial components into complex electro-mechanical systems
- Independent execution of hardware/software integration testing and first-pass debugging
- Demonstrated success launching industrial products to market
- Known for being a team player and willing to help with all types of work including handling and sorting trash
Qualifications
- In-person at rStream's Headquarters, Greentown Labs, Somerville MA
Skills
- Experience with bulk material handling system, waste processing technology and/or industrial equipment design and manufacturing
- PLC programming and industrial communication protocols (EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, Modbus)
- Familiarity with computer vision, cameras and image processing
- Hands-on experience with embedded system bring-up, including firmware flashing, log capture, and isolating hardware
- Familiarity with Python for test scripting and debugging hardware interfaces such as sensors, processors, device communication, and signal timing
Benefits
The candidate selected for this role will be recommended for a stock option grant commensurate with the position and the candidate’s qualifications.
Pay
Base salary range for this role: $135,000 – $175,000, depending on experience.
Schedule
In-person at rStream's Headquarters, Greentown Labs, Somerville MA