The Role
Design and integrate complex mechanical systems for robotics, instrumentation, tools, and equipment. Responsibilities include CAD modeling, analytical studies, prototyping, testing, GD&T drawings, BOM management, manufacturing-method selection, cross-functional collaboration, client communication, and technical issue resolution. The role requires onsite work at a client facility in North Reading, Massachusetts, and supports product development consulting projects.
Summary Generated by Built In
As a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, you will work with teams designing subsystems for a range of products, tools, and equipment, including robotics, mechanisms, and biotech instrumentation. Specific responsibilities vary by project, but you must have command of mechanical engineering fundamentals and know how to apply them to simple, reliable design.
This role is ideal for someone with a strong technical background, technical leadership experience, and a history in product development consulting. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment but enjoy a casual, flexible work atmosphere, Simplexity may be the place for you.
Job location: Boston area. Note that this role initially requires onsite presence at a Simplexity client site, specifically in North Reading.
SimplexitySimplifying the Complex. Simplexity is a product development engineering firm hired by leading technology companies to design their next-generation products. In an industry of overly complex design and production, we strive for simplicity, reducing product cost and improving reliability for our clients through our Product Development Process.
Why join Simplexity Product Development?
Our teams are close-knit and collaborative, made up of people who want to build something great and delight our customers. That doesn’t mean grinding 60 hours a week. We believe quality, creative work can usually be done in 40–45 hours per week, and that each employee should own their work-life balance.
We offer meaningful engineering, technical growth, and the chance to be on the “front line” of product development. If you thrive on variety and want to work with talented engineers on cutting-edge products, this could be the place for you.
No recruiters please.
Simplexity is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive environment for all employees. Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
*** Please note that Simplexity Product Development will never ask you to respond to a non-SimplexityPD domain such as Gmail, Ymail, or Hotmail. If you suspect someone is impersonating Simplexity Product Development from a fraudulent email address, do not reply. If you are unsure, report the incident through the contact form at https://www.simplexitypd.com/contact/. ***
This role is ideal for someone with a strong technical background, technical leadership experience, and a history in product development consulting. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment but enjoy a casual, flexible work atmosphere, Simplexity may be the place for you.
- Architect, design, and integrate complex mechanical systems.
- Communicate design concepts efficiently using block diagrams, rough CAD, schematics, and sketches.
- Design solutions using custom (injection-molded, machined, 3D-printed, sheet metal), semi-custom, and off-the-shelf parts.
- Perform analytical studies applying engineering principles such as force and energy balances, structural calculations, mechanical vibration, tolerance analysis, and power transmission.
- Manage large 3D CAD assemblies.
- Generate and maintain an organized bill of materials.
- Create 2D drawings to ASME Y14.5 GD&T standards.
- Quickly prototype design concepts, test against specifications, and iterate.
- Collaborate with engineers across disciplines.
- Select manufacturing methods for prototyping and production, and design components accordingly.
- Prioritize technical issues on your designs and drive them to resolution.
- Communicate regularly with clients and project management on project status, issues, design decisions, and risks.
- Coordinate with external partners such as industrial design and contract manufacturing firms.
- Work on-site at client facilities in the local area, such as North Reading, MA
- Conduct or inform simulations (structural FEA, thermal FEA, CFD, etc.) as needed.
- BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited four-year university
- 10+ years of relevant professional engineering experience
- Proficiency in SolidWorks (highly preferred) or an equivalent CAD package
- Thorough understanding of 2D drawings, preferably with strong GD&T (ASME Y14.5) skills, and how they apply to design and manufacturing
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes and design considerations: injection molding, sheet metal, machining, rapid prototyping, etc.
- Knowledge of assembly and alignment methods: screw joints, snap fits, dowel pins, heat-staking, etc.
- Ability to root-cause system-level defects
- Experience designing and integrating complex systems with cross-functional teams (electrical, firmware, software, and systems engineers)
- Strong organizational and analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to plan and prioritize effectively
- Highly motivated, with a demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Clear communication and detailed report writing skills
- Positive attitude and focus on client success
- Ethical and honest in every part of the job
- Experience with mechatronics and electro-mechanical systems, including stepper and DC motors, solenoids, gear and belt drives, linear actuators, bearings, sensors, and electronics
- Product development consulting experience with clients
- Experience using a CAD PDM system to manage CAD files
- Robotics, instrumentation, and test equipment design experience
- Pneumatic and/or hydraulic system design experience
- Medical device experience, including work within a medical quality system
- Finite Element Analysis, Computational Fluid Dynamics, or other simulation package experience
- Base salary range: $135K–$165K, depending on experience and skill set
- Excellent healthcare plan (medical, dental, and vision), fully paid by the company for employees and partially paid for dependents
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Short- and long-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance
- Paid maternity/new parent leave
- 11 paid holidays
- 3 weeks of paid time off (PTO) per year, increasing after 2, 5, and 9 years of service
Job location: Boston area. Note that this role initially requires onsite presence at a Simplexity client site, specifically in North Reading.
SimplexitySimplifying the Complex. Simplexity is a product development engineering firm hired by leading technology companies to design their next-generation products. In an industry of overly complex design and production, we strive for simplicity, reducing product cost and improving reliability for our clients through our Product Development Process.
Why join Simplexity Product Development?
Our teams are close-knit and collaborative, made up of people who want to build something great and delight our customers. That doesn’t mean grinding 60 hours a week. We believe quality, creative work can usually be done in 40–45 hours per week, and that each employee should own their work-life balance.
We offer meaningful engineering, technical growth, and the chance to be on the “front line” of product development. If you thrive on variety and want to work with talented engineers on cutting-edge products, this could be the place for you.
No recruiters please.
Simplexity is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive environment for all employees. Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
*** Please note that Simplexity Product Development will never ask you to respond to a non-SimplexityPD domain such as Gmail, Ymail, or Hotmail. If you suspect someone is impersonating Simplexity Product Development from a fraudulent email address, do not reply. If you are unsure, report the incident through the contact form at https://www.simplexitypd.com/contact/. ***
Skills Required
- BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited four-year university
- 10+ years of relevant professional engineering experience
- Proficiency in SolidWorks or an equivalent CAD package
- Thorough understanding of 2D drawings and design-for-manufacturing principles
- Knowledge of GD&T, preferably ASME Y14.5
- Knowledge of injection molding, sheet metal, machining, and rapid prototyping
- Knowledge of assembly and alignment methods, including screw joints, snap fits, dowel pins, and heat-staking
- Ability to root-cause system-level defects
- Experience designing and integrating complex systems with cross-functional engineering teams
- Strong organizational, analytical, planning, prioritization, and communication skills
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Clear communication and detailed report-writing skills
- Experience with mechatronics and electro-mechanical systems
- Product development consulting experience with clients
- Experience using a CAD PDM system
- Robotics, instrumentation, and test equipment design experience
- Pneumatic or hydraulic system design experience
- Medical device experience within a medical quality system
- Finite Element Analysis, Computational Fluid Dynamics, or other simulation package experience
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The Company
What We Do
Simplifying the Complex Simplexity is a product development engineering firm that strives for simplicity in design, reducing product costs and improving the reliability of technology products. It specializes in mechatronics, a systems approach to designing mid- to high-volume products with motion, sensors, and electronics in their heart. This specialization spans multiple markets, with emphasis on biotech, medical devices, consumer products, IoT, and wearables. Simplexity has delivered solutions that are simpler to use, reduce risk and accelerate time-to-market for leading technology companies. Clients such as HP, Microsoft, and Illumina have chosen Simplexity as their partner in developing advanced 3D printing, connected wearable technology, and transformative biotech instrumentation. Simplexity's team of approximately 75 employees is comprised of mechanical, electrical, systems, controls, firmware, and software engineers who together have authored over 150 patents. With office locations in San Diego, the San Francisco Bay Area, the Portland, OR metro area, and Seattle, Simplexity has become the west coast’s leading engineering services provider specializing in designing mechatronic products. 2017 Simplexity was selected by Inc. Magazine as one of the Best Workplaces in America and by the San Diego Business Journal as one of the top 100 Fastest Growing Companies Contact Simplexity today to experience how we can help you simplify the complex.
