Senior Mechanical Engineer – Product Design

Optikos, LLC.•Wakefield, MA

just now•$100,000 - $140,000•Onsite

About The Position

Optikos is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to take the mechanical lead on new product design and development. In this role, you will champion the creation of complex, high-precision electro-mechanical systems from initial concept through production. You will work collaboratively across engineering, manufacturing, and product teams to architect robust, reliable products. This position is ideal for a creative, hands-on mechanical engineer who excels at mechanical design, motion control, and mechatronic integration.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or related field; advanced degree preferred.
7+ years of mechanical engineering design experience in precision engineering, motion control systems, and/or mechatronics.
Demonstrated mastery of SolidWorks or a similar 3D CAD platform for solid modeling.
Strong mechanical design intuition and creative problem-solving abilities.
Excellent communication skills with the capability to articulate complex technical concepts to interdisciplinary teams.
US citizenship or permanent residency visa required.

Nice To Haves

Experience with optics, optical alignment, and opto-mechanical integration.
Experience with new product design and product sustainment work.
Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) methodologies.
Design for human factors and serviceability.

Responsibilities

Drive from-scratch mechanical design and architecture for new products, conceptualizing and developing complex components and assemblies entirely from the ground up using SolidWorks.
Design precision mechanisms, motion control systems, and integrated opto-mechanical architectures requiring tight tolerances and high reliability.
Collaborate closely with electrical and optical engineering teams to ensure system-level compatibility and performance.
Lead hands-on prototype builds, fixture design, test planning, and iterative troubleshooting.
Evaluate materials, advanced manufacturing methods, and vendor capabilities to optimize performance, cost, and precision.
Champion best practices in mechanical design, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), and structural/thermal analysis.