Staff Mechanical Engineer - Strategic Projects (Robotics)

Location: Onsite at the Wilmington, Massachusetts, USA HQ; travel of up to 20% may be required.

Salary: $125,000–$171,600 base annually, plus medical, dental, vision, disability, 401(k), PTO, and other benefits.

Company

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

What you will do

• Lead the conceptualization, design, and development of complex structural systems for mobile robots.
• Perform FEA and tolerance analysis to optimize performance, cost, and manufacturability.
• Integrate mechanical designs with electrical, software, controls, manufacturing, and quality engineering systems.
• Prototype, build, test, troubleshoot, and iterate on robotic designs.
• Create dimensional drawings using ANSI Y14.5 and GD&T, and manage BOMs and ECOs in PLM.
• Communicate technical information to technical and non-technical audiences and support continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering.
• At least 8 years of relevant industry experience.
• Strong mechanical design experience with hands-on electromechanical systems.
• Experience with CAD software, preferably SolidWorks, and FEA tools such as SolidWorks Simulation or Ansys.
• Experience selecting and integrating motors, sensors, and actuators.
• Knowledge of machining, casting, sheet metal, and plastics manufacturing processes.

Nice to have

• Experience in industrial robotics, automation, or material handling.
• Knowledge of PLM systems.
• Experience with design for manufacturing and assembly (DFMA).

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative environment focused on innovation, learning, and cross-functional engineering.
• Medical, dental, vision, and disability coverage.
• 401(k) and paid time off.
• Up to 20% travel to client and customer locations may be required.
• Employees must hold a valid driver’s license and manage reimbursable expenses using a personal credit card.