Principal Mechanical Engineer - Spot at Boston Dynamics

Waltham, Massachusetts, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Robotics, AutomationIndustries

Requirements

BSME and minimum 10 years of relevant experience (including MSME/PhD degrees with professional engineering experience)
7+ years of experience in a professional and product driven environment
Advanced CATIA user or equivalent (NX, Solidworks, etc.), including finite element analysis, 2D drawings, simulations
Familiarity with PLM systems (Arena preferred), and ECO process
Experience designing motion control systems with sensors, actuators and complex mechanisms
Experience designing systems that are used in industrial settings
A working knowledge of ASME drafting standards including GD&T (Y14.5-2018)
A working knowledge of DFM/A, Six Sigma, and statistical tolerance analysis
A working knowledge of structured problem solving methods including 8D and Ishikawa diagrams (fishbone)
A working knowledge of failure avoidance methods including DFMEA/PFMEA and fault tree analysis
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.)
A brief portfolio of images with short descriptions of recent work is required via either web-link or PDF
Eligible to work in the United States (no visa sponsorship)

Responsibilities

Own robot subsystems through architecture, development, and volume manufacturing
Lead a cross functional team to develop complex robotic sub-systems
Develop proofs of concept designs, transition them to prototype designs and then to production designs
Collaborate with other engineers to solve hard design problems and work across disciplines to understand failure modes
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/or perform verification and validation activities on prototype and production systems
Lead DFM/DFA, and cost-reduction activities
Troubleshoot issues, root cause failure analysis, design and implement corrective and preventative solutions
Mentor and advise less experienced members of the engineering team
Author technical documentation such as specifications, test plans, and reports
Collaborate with engineering, operations, manufacturing, compliance, and test teams
Write Engineering Change Orders (ECOs)
Participate in design reviews
Perform system design analyses, including reliability, design-for-manufacture, design-for-assembly, cost-takeout, etc

Skills

CATIA

Mechanical Design

DFM

DFA

BOM

ECOs

Root Cause Analysis

Prototyping

Manufacturing

Reliability Analysis

Boston Dynamics

Develops advanced robots for industrial applications

About Boston Dynamics

Boston Dynamics creates advanced robots that enhance human capabilities and safety, focusing on legged robots with high mobility, dexterity, and intelligence. Their flagship products, Spot and Pick, are designed for commercial, industrial, and research applications, performing tasks that are dangerous or physically demanding for humans. Spot, for example, is a 65-pound robot that can navigate complex terrains and avoid obstacles autonomously using built-in AI. Unlike many competitors, Boston Dynamics emphasizes responsible use of their robots, limiting sales to commercial and research clients and ensuring high-quality standards through domestic manufacturing. The company's goal is to improve safety and efficiency across various industries while exploring future consumer applications.

Waltham, MassachusettsHeadquarters

1992Year Founded

$38.8MTotal Funding

ACQUISITIONCompany Stage

Robotics & Automation, AI & Machine LearningIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Remote Work Options

Flexible Work Hours

Risks

Competition from affordable Chinese robotics could pressure market share and pricing.

Layoffs indicate potential financial or strategic challenges impacting future innovation.

Collaboration with multiple stakeholders may lead to strategic misalignments.

Differentiation

Boston Dynamics excels in creating robots with advanced mobility and dexterity.

Their robots are designed for unstructured environments, enhancing workplace safety and efficiency.

Spot and Atlas are pioneering robots in digital transformation and mobile manipulation.

Upsides

Collaboration with Toyota and Hyundai boosts AI-powered humanoid robot development.

Patent resolution with Ghost Robotics opens collaboration on robotics policy and technology.

AI advancements in Atlas position Boston Dynamics as a humanoid robot market leader.

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