Mechanical Engineer

Lumafield•Boston, MA

25d•Onsite

About The Position

Lumafield is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join their Hardware Group. This role involves designing, prototyping, and refining the next generation of industrial CT scanning systems. The engineer will collaborate across disciplines, including motion systems, structures, system integration, and user-facing features, to develop reliable, manufacturable, and innovative solutions. The position requires systems thinking, hands-on prototyping, and the ability to structure ambiguous design problems. The engineer will work closely with electrical, firmware, systems, and software engineers to create hardware that is both functional and user-friendly. This is a hands-on, in-person role based in Cambridge, MA.

Requirements

Ability to identify appropriate solutions to ambiguous, under-defined, and open-ended problems.
Excel at navigating ambiguity and remaining resilient through the ups and downs of a project.
Effectively communicate and coordinate requirements with other teams, tailoring the message to the audience.
Consider the short- and long-term impacts of large technology choices.
Serve as a role model for other engineers and model a standard of excellence.
Self-awareness of strengths and weaknesses and reliably take action on feedback.
Typically have a bachelor's or master's degree and multiple years of relevant experience executing a broad range of activities directly applicable to the role.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Experience leading projects through a complete product life-cycle.
Experience designing motion systems, precision mechanisms, or mounting for imaging systems.
Background in industrial automation, inspection, or scientific instrumentation.
Familiarity with tolerance analysis, FEA, or thermal simulations.
A portfolio of mechanical designs, prototypes, or shipped products.

Responsibilities

Lead the technical aspects of mechanical design for complex assemblies and subsystems, developing well-scoped milestones to deliver on quarter-scale goals.
Accelerate project timelines by leveraging technical expertise to make informed tradeoffs in scope and execution.
Decompose business goals into technical solutions that can be executed by multiple individuals on the team.
Drive cross-functional collaboration with stakeholders to identify technical needs and develop effective engineering goals.
Unblock yourself and the team by proactively assessing and eliminating the root causes of barriers.
Actively work with and mentor more junior colleagues to help them refine their craft.