Senior Mechanical Engineer - Robotics Fleet

Exol•Wilmington, MA

21d•$97,500 - $143,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Symbotic is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join the Fleet Robotics team within Hardware Engineering. The role advances the mechanical development of a mobile robot product line from concept through production, including hardware design, manufacturing readiness, and sustaining improvements. It combines product engineering, collaboration with contract manufacturers, and hands-on production problem solving to help scale reliable robotic platforms. The Fleet Robotics team designs, launches, and sustains mobile four-wheeled robotic platforms used in Symbotic’s warehouse automation system. It develops next-generation robotic hardware and improves current production products for quality, cost, and performance, partnering with Electrical, Software, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Field Operations teams. The position owns assigned robot hardware through concept, release, production ramp, sustaining, and end-of-life. It designs mechanical assemblies and production support tooling, applies DFM/DFA principles, works with contract manufacturers to resolve production and quality issues, and supports production readiness and ramp activities. Travel to manufacturing or partner sites may be required up to 25%.

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, including 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, and manufacturing methods such as sheet metal, machining, injection molding, and die casting.
Excellent cross-functional communication skills and ability to partner effectively with suppliers, manufacturers, and internal engineering teams.
Willingness to travel up to 25% for field site visits.

Nice To Haves

Experience with mobile robots, AGVs, AMRs, or warehouse automation systems.
Familiarity with PPAP, FMEA, and quality systems in high-volume manufacturing environments.
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.

Responsibilities

Own mechanical hardware for an assigned mobile four-wheeled robot product line from concept and release through production ramp, sustaining, and end-of-life.
Design and develop mechanical assemblies, including 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 to optimize designs for high-volume contract manufacturing and cost-efficient production.
Serve as the mechanical engineering interface with contract manufacturers, support production builds, troubleshoot defects, and resolve quality escapes using RCCA methods as needed.
Present at design reviews and produce engineering changes (ECNs) and documentation updates in PLM/PDM systems.
Design and implement assembly jigs, production fixtures, and tooling to improve manufacturing quality, throughput, and repeatability.
Support PPAP, FAI, and production ramp activities.
Travel up to 25% as needed to manufacturing or partner sites.