Senior Mechanical Engineer

The role

You will own critical mechanical subsystems on a robotic platform from concept through production. You will design, build, and test your own work while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

What you will do

• Own the design of mechanical subsystems from concept through production release
• Analyze and test designs using FEA, kinematics, dynamics, and tolerance analysis
• Build and test prototypes
• Design for manufacturability, reliability, and cost
• Work with supply chain, contract manufacturers, and suppliers to develop fixtures and assembly processes
• Produce documentation for production transfer including CAD, drawings, BOMs, and specifications
• Partner with Electrical, Firmware, Controls, Product, and Operations
• Provide mechanical engineering support for manufacturing and field issues
• Generate new concepts, write invention disclosures, and build rapid prototypes

Required qualifications

• BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of hands-on mechanical design engineering experience on large-scale electromechanical devices
• Track record of owning mechanical subsystems through the full product development lifecycle
• Strong SolidWorks skills
• Solid statics, dynamics, kinematics, strength of materials, stress analysis (FEA), and tolerance analysis
• Knowledge of component manufacturing processes including injection molding, sheet metal, weldments, CNC machining, surface finishes, and painting or powder coating
• Understanding of component selection criteria and design for reliability and manufacturability
• Ability to prototype, instrument, characterize, and test own work
• Comfortable working with Electrical, Firmware, and Controls engineers
• Strong written and verbal skills
• Ability to work fully on-site from NYC office or travel to NYC office regularly from greater Boston area

Nice to have

• High-volume consumer electronics product development experience
• Familiarity with design of experiments and statistical methods

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid healthcare coverage for employees with generous coverage for eligible dependents
• Flexible time off
• Quarterly Wellness Days
• Generous parental leave
• Complimentary OneMedical membership
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Home office budget
• Annual stipend for professional development
• Dinner provided when working late
• Complimentary Aescape recovery sessions for yourself, friends & family
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage

About the company

Aescape is a body intelligence company delivering Adaptive Body Therapy, powered by physical AI and robotics. The company is headquartered in New York.