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Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Rise Robotics

Somerville, MA · HybridFull-timePosted 1y agoStill listed 4 days ago

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Somerville, MAHybrid
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Full-time
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Job overview

Rise Robotics is hiring a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer. Rise Robotics is seeking a passionate and team-oriented Senior Mechanical Engineer to join their team. This role involves end-to-end product development, from concept through detailed design and prototype testing, to advance new projects through the engineering lifecycle. The engineer will play a key role in launching the next generation of RISE hardware, from demonstration proof of concepts through product design.

Key focus areas include Develop proof of concept demonstration systems from requirements definition, concept design, engineering, analysis, through prototype testing and product demonstration stages prior to detailed engineering handoff, Progress mechanical systems through design gates via trade off studies, analysis, and design reviews, and Direct activities to solve complex design and manufacturing challenges; support cost reduction and yield improvement efforts; and invent and commercialize new technologies.

Preferred (not required): Product Development, Concept Design, Prototype Testing, and Detailed Design.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Product DevelopmentConcept DesignPrototype TestingDetailed DesignRequirements DefinitionEngineering AnalysisProduct DemonstrationTrade Off StudiesDesign ReviewsCost ReductionYield ImprovementStatistical AnalysesGenerate Best Practices GuidelinesDocumentationClear CommunicationTeam-Oriented

Qualifications

Travel to Domestic OEM PartnersOverseas Travel

Full job description

Founded in 2011 by graduates of MIT and RISD (Rhode Island School of Design), RISE™Robotics is a high-growth technology company backed by The Engine, a Touch Tech venture capital fund built by MIT, Greentown Labs, and Techstars. RISE™Robotics is leading the way to Zero Emission heavy machinery by providing the world’s most efficient and productive alternative to hydraulics. To support the growth and success of the RISE team and technology, we are looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer.

At this pivotal point in company growth, RISE is looking for a passionate and team-oriented Senior Mechanical Engineer to join us in shaping the future of heavy duty linear actuation and heavy machinery. Your end-to-end engagement will include product development from concept through detailed design and prototype testing to progress new projects through the engineering lifecycle. You will play a key role in launching the next generation RISE hardware, from demonstration proof of concepts through product design. This position will be onsite 3-4 days/week in our Somerville office.

In This Role You Will:

  • Develop proof of concept demonstration systems from requirements definition, concept design, engineering, analysis, through prototype testing and product demonstration stages prior to detailed engineering handoff
  • Progress mechanical systems through design gates via trade off studies, analysis, and design reviews
  • Direct activities to solve complex design and manufacturing challenges; support cost reduction and yield improvement efforts; and invent and commercialize new technologies
  • Plan and perform statistical analyses to characterize process and design interactions
  • Generate best practices guidelines and documentation to enable efficiencies in future hardware development and launch activities
  • Drive clear and accurate communications and recommendations to peers and senior management by distilling complex technical challenges, outlining options, and providing supporting data
  • Travel to domestic OEM partners, with small potential for overseas travel

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