Manufacturing Engineer – Robotic Systems
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The Manufacturing Engineer supports production of complex robotic and automation systems by designing, improving, and sustaining scalable assembly processes. The role works across engineering, supply chain, quality, and operations, supporting product introduction, production ramp, process improvement, troubleshooting, and manufacturing readiness. It requires a bachelor’s degree in a related engineering field and at least three years of manufacturing engineering experience with complex electromechanical systems.
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About the Role
We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support the production of complex robotic and automation systems. This role bridges engineering and manufacturing, focusing on designing, improving, and sustaining scalable assembly processes for mechanical, electrical, and software-integrated robotic systems. You will work closely with design engineering, supply chain, quality, and operations to ensure products are built safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
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Develop and maintain manufacturing processes, work instructions, tooling, and fixtures for robotic systems and subassemblies
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Translate product designs into efficient, repeatable, and scalable manufacturing processes
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Support new product introduction (NPI), including prototype builds, pilot runs, and production ramp
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Collaborate with design engineers to influence DFM/DFA decisions and reduce cost, risk, and cycle time
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Define build sequences, takt times, line layouts, and labor models
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Identify and implement process improvements to improve quality, throughput, ergonomics, and safety
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Troubleshoot production issues related to mechanical, electrical, or electromechanical assemblies
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Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality or manufacturing issues
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Specify and validate tools, test equipment, and automation used in manufacturing
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Support supplier manufacturing readiness and outsourced builds as needed
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Maintain accurate documentation including BOMs, routings, ECNs, and manufacturing records
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Utilize CAD models to support manufacturing documentation and DFM/DFA analysis
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Define and support redline process in internal manufacturing for continuous improvement
Required Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or related field
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3+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering for complex electromechanical systems
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Experience supporting low- to medium-volume, high-mix products
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Strong understanding of mechanical assemblies, electrical systems, and system integration
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Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and specifications
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Experience creating clear work instructions and training production technicians
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Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement
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Experience providing design engineers with DFM/DFA suggestions
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Ability to interpret and manipulate 3D CAD models
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Strong problem-solving and cross-functional communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience with robotic systems, industrial automation, or material handling equipment
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Experience with prototype builds and transitioning designs into production
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Knowledge of GD&T, tolerance stack-ups, and fixture design
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Experience with pneumatics, motion systems, sensors, and industrial controls
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Six Sigma, Lean, or similar certifications
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Ability to provide examples of demonstrable reduction in product costs, cycle times, or quality through DFM/DFA suggestions for a design and/or improvements to a production work cell.
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Experience with Solidworks and/or Autocad
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Experience supporting field installations or system commissioning
Physical & Work Environment Requirements
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Ability to work on the production floor for extended periods
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Ability to lift up to [40–50] lbs with or without assistance
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Occasional travel may be required to support suppliers or customer sites
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How this job compares
Set against the 5,681 open Manufacturing Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- Massachusetts median$96–145K/yr198 salary ranges
- US median$40–50/hr319 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 247 open Manufacturing Engineer jobs in Massachusetts and 5,681 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Massachusetts
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience; Manufacturing Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years at the median (4,507 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 3,140 of the 5,681 open Manufacturing Engineer jobs (55%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 10, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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