About the job
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Location: Medford, Massachusetts
Type: Full-time
A fast-growing advanced manufacturing business is looking for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to help design and build key subsystems for next-generation production equipment.
This is a great fit for someone who enjoys building real machines, taking ideas from concept through to working hardware, and solving practical engineering challenges in a fast-paced environment.
The Role
You will play a hands-on role in the development of industrial machinery, working across concept design, prototyping, testing, troubleshooting, and scale-up. The position will suit an engineer with strong mechanical design experience in industrial equipment, automation, robotics, or manufacturing machinery.
Key Responsibilities
• Develop industrial machinery and sub-system architectures from concept through prototype and scale-up
• Design and work with precision web handling and fluid transport systems
• Integrate motors, sensors, optical components, and controls alongside electrical and software teams
• Rapidly prototype, test, troubleshoot, and refine designs
• Produce CAD models, technical drawings, BOMs, and assembly/work instructions
• Source parts and work with suppliers to improve cost, lead time, and manufacturability
• Support machine build, debugging, and deployment activities
What We’re Looking For
• 5+ years of mechanical design experience within industrial robotics and/or manufacturing machinery
• Direct experience with web handling / roll-to-roll systems, including tension control, rollers, tracking, and transport
• Experience with fluid handling systems such as pumps, tubing, manifolds, filtration, and dispensing
• Proficiency with SolidWorks or a similar CAD package
• Experience working with vendors and sourcing components for manufacturability and cost efficiency
• Hands-on experience building and debugging prototype systems
Ideal Profile
• Builder mindset with a passion for turning ideas into working machines
• Practical problem solver who can balance engineering rigor with speed and iteration
• Comfortable working closely with production and assembly teams in a hands-on environment
Interested?
If you have experience designing industrial machinery and want to be part of an engineering team building innovative manufacturing systems, apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation.
