Staff Mechanical Engineer
About The Position
Boston Dynamics is seeking a Staff Mechanical Engineer to join our Spot robot team. In this role, you will be a key technical resource for new product initiatives, designing ruggedized hardware required for the world’s most demanding environments. You’ll love working on a fun, collaborative, and talented team to support one of the world’s coolest robots. Boston Dynamics is a world leader in mobile robots, tackling some of the toughest robotics challenges. For years, our awe-inspiring viral videos on YouTube have shown the world what remarkably capable robots can do. Now we are quickly becoming a recognized leader in automation solutions for industrial applications and warehouse logistics.
Requirements
- BSME and minimum 5 years of relevant experience including MSME/PhD degrees with professional engineering experience.
- Proficient CATIA user or equivalent (NX, Solidworks, etc.), including finite element analysis, 2D drawings, simulation, etc.
- Familiarity with PLM systems, (Arena preferred), and ECO process
- Experience taking mechanical components from initial concept through mass production across high-volume fabrication methods (e.g., injection molding, die casting, stamping).
- A working knowledge of ASME drafting standards including GD&T, (Y14.5-2018)
- Able to manage more than one project concurrently while still meeting deadlines.
- High level of technical writing proficiency (specs, test plans, reports, white papers, etc.)
Nice To Haves
- Experience engineering motion control systems with actuators, sensors, bearings, and gearing.
- Experience designing environmental protection strategies, including IP6x sealing architectures (gaskets, O-rings, overmolding), corrosion-resistant coatings/platings, and mechanical resilience against severe thermal shock.
- Thermal analysis, CFD
- A working knowledge of DFM/A, Six Sigma, and statistical tolerance analysis
Responsibilities
- Own robot subsystems through architecture, development, and volume manufacturing
- Collaborate on a cross functional team to develop complex robotic sub-systems, including electrical engineering, operations, manufacturing, compliance, and test teams
- Develop proof of concept designs, transition them to prototype designs and then to production designs
- Design and release parts, assemblies and drawings using CATIA.
- Develop production and support documentation including bills of material (BOMs), assembly drawings, and maintenance instructions.
- Plan and and/or perform verification and validation activities on prototype and production systems.
- Participate in DFM / DFA, and cost-reduction activities
- Conduct failure analysis of robots and subsystems. Troubleshoot issues, root cause failure analysis, design and implement corrective and preventative solutions
- Author technical documentation such as specifications, test plans, and reports
- Write Engineering Change Orders (ECOs)
- Participate in design reviews and drive technical excellence
- Perform system design analyses, FEA, tolerance stack ups, etc
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- 401(k)
- paid time off
- annual bonus structure
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
