Senior Staff Mechanical Engineer (Robotics)

Location: Waltham, Massachusetts, United States. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.

Salary: $135,000–$167,000 base pay per year.

Company

hirify.global develops mobile robots and automation solutions for industrial applications and warehouse logistics.

What you will do

• Lead the mechanical design and production release of actuator product lines for humanoid robotic platforms.
• Guide technical execution from initial architecture through manufacturing.
• Complete CAD models and comprehensive drawing packages using GD&T and 1D/3D tolerance analysis.
• Partner with suppliers and manufacturing teams to optimize designs for assembly, cost, and long-term reliability.
• Mentor early-career and mid-level design engineers through design reviews and production release.
• Manage technical risks through FMEAs, validation planning, and analysis of gears, bearings, seals, and shafts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Typically 7+ years of professional experience in electromechanical product design and launch.
• Experience bringing complex electromechanical assemblies from architecture through production release in a high-rigor environment such as automotive, aerospace, or medical devices.
• High proficiency in 3D CAD, preferably CATIA, and PLM systems.
• Detailed documentation, GD&T, and tolerance stack analysis experience.
• Ability to resolve ambiguous design challenges, balance innovation with manufacturing constraints, and lead cross-functional collaboration.

Culture & Benefits

• Work on next-generation humanoid robotic platforms and high-torque-density electromechanical systems.
• Collaborate with suppliers, manufacturing teams, and technical functions.
• Support an inclusive engineering environment through mentorship and clear communication.
• Employment is full time.