Senior Mechanical Engineer - Robotics Fleet (Robotics)

Location: Hybrid, Wilmington, Massachusetts, United States; travel to manufacturing or partner sites up to 25% as needed.

Salary: $97,500–$143,000 base pay annually, varying by job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Company

hirify.global develops AI-powered robotic and software platforms for high-density warehouse automation and supply-chain operations.

What you will do

• Own the mechanical engineering of an assigned mobile four-wheeled robot product line from concept and release through production ramp, sustaining, and end-of-life.
• Design structural frames, drive systems, electromechanical packaging, and supporting hardware components.
• Create 3D models, detailed drawings, and bills of materials using SolidWorks or equivalent CAD tools.
• Apply DFM/DFA principles for high-volume contract manufacturing and cost-efficient production.
• Partner with contract manufacturers on production builds, defect troubleshooting, quality escapes, RCCA, design reviews, ECNs, and PLM/PDM documentation.
• Design assembly jigs, production fixtures, and tooling; support PPAP, FAI, production ramp, and field-site activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• At least 5 years of mechanical engineering experience, including at least 2 years in robotics, automation, automotive, aerospace, or electromechanical systems.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks or similar CAD tools and experience with PDM/PLM systems.
• Experience supporting contract manufacturers through DFM reviews, ECNs, and production issue resolution.
• Hands-on experience designing jigs, fixtures, tooling, or manufacturing support equipment.
• Understanding of GD&T, tolerance stack-ups, sheet metal, machining, injection molding, and die casting.
• Excellent cross-functional communication skills and the ability to work with suppliers, manufacturers, and internal engineering teams.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% for field-site visits.

Nice to have

• Experience with mobile robots, AGVs, AMRs, or warehouse automation systems.
• Familiarity with PPAP, FMEA, and quality systems in high-volume manufacturing.
• Experience with structural or thermal FEA using ANSYS or SolidWorks Simulation.
• Exposure to field-service troubleshooting, sustaining engineering, or post-launch product support.
• Experience mentoring junior engineers.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaboration across Electrical, Software, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Field Operations teams.
• Medical, dental, vision, and disability benefits.
• 401(k) and paid time off.
• Equal-opportunity workplace that values diverse perspectives.