Senior Mechanical Design Engineer at Boston Dynamics

Waltham, Minnesota, 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

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field
7+ years of experience in mechanical design, including significant work in robotics, automation, or complex electromechanical systems
Deep expertise in mechanical design for robotic applications, including mechanisms, actuation systems, and high-performance structures
Advanced CATIA user or equivalent (NX, Solidworks, etc.), including finite element analysis, 2D drawings, simulations
Familiarity with PLM systems (Arena preferred), and engineering change processes
Demonstrated experience in taking designs from concept through production, including test planning, validation, and NPI
Extensive experience with low- to high-volume manufacturing processes suitable for robotics, including CNC machining, 3D printing, sheet metal fabrication, injection molding, die casting, and other precision fabrication methods
Strong analytical, decision-making, and troubleshooting skills, especially under ambiguous or fast-changing conditions
Effective communicator in both technical and cross-functional contexts, with strong presentation and technical writing skills
Proven ability to mentor others and provide technical direction on large-scale projects

Responsibilities

Lead the design and analysis of complex mechanical assemblies for the Spot robotic platform, including payloads and robotic subsystems
Author and release production and support documentation including bills of material (BOMs), part/assembly drawings, and maintenance instructions
Troubleshoot issues, root cause failure analysis, design and implement corrective and preventative solutions
Collaborate with suppliers, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure designs meet cost, performance, and producibility goals
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to early-career engineers, fostering engineering best practices and design excellence
Participate in and often lead design reviews and risk assessments
Perform system design analyses, including reliability, design-for-manufacture, design-for-assembly, cost-takeout, etc

Skills

Mechanical Design

CAD

BOM

Assembly Drawings

Root Cause Analysis

DFM

DFA

Reliability Analysis

Robotics

Spot Platform

Technical Leadership

Mentorship

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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