Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Requirements

• 8+ years of hands-on mechanical design experience, preferably in industrial automation, robotics, or material handling systems
• Expert-level proficiency in 3D CAD tools; experience owning or scaling PDM/PLM systems is highly valued
• Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals with deep experience designing mechanisms and structures
• Demonstrated ability to architect robust, manufacturable systems rather than isolated components
• Experience working in highly cross-functional environments alongside electrical, controls, software, manufacturing, and systems engineers
• Experience designing for medium- to high-volume production, including sheet metal, machined, and injection-molded plastic components
• Experience designing large welded assemblies, structural frames, and industrial equipment is a strong plus
• Proven track record of taking products from blank-sheet concept through prototyping, validation, production release, and field deployment
• Strong intuition for balancing performance, reliability, manufacturability, cost, and development speed
• Comfortable operating with high ownership, ambiguity, and technical autonomy in fast-paced engineering environments
• Excellent communication and technical decision-making skills, with the ability to influence across disciplines
• Passion for building elegant, practical hardware systems that operate reliably in the real world

Additional Information

About Boxbot Boxbot revolutionizes logistics with adaptive automation, creating the facility of the future. As the industry grapples with labor shortages and rising costs, our advanced solutions effectively meet these challenges. We transform traditional conveyor systems into intelligent, three-dimensional package handling networks, dramatically improving dispatch efficiency and operational productivity. Our versatile platform seamlessly integrates cutting-edge software and hardware, offering a comprehensive solution that optimizes multiple facets of the supply chain. We're a close-knit team that is well funded and are quickly expanding in order to bring our product to market. We are seeking teammates who take pride in their work and who get excited about building new systems with significant responsibility. We're seeking a talented Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to drive the design, analysis, and optimization of the mechanical components and sub-assemblies that make up our automated material handling solutions. Boxbot is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We are headquartered in Alameda, CA with an easy commute via Bart, Ferry, Amtrak and free parking. We take the well being of our teammates seriously, with benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and more! If you love new projects, building awesome products and getting stuff done, then we want to talk to you! Simply submit your information below.

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