Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

at  Boxbot

ABOUT BOXBOT

Boxbot transforms conveyors into intelligent, three-dimensional package handling systems. The platform can store, sort, and sequence size-agnostic, high throughput payloads while requiring a minimal physical footprint. Boxbot is driving down the cost of last mile delivery with unique applications built for various shipping centers. This is the rare chance to get in on the ground floor of a robotics company that is poised to transform a massive and exciting industry.
We’re a close-knit team that is well funded and are quickly expanding in order to bring our product to market. Every new team member will have a foundational role with significant creative ownership within their focus area. We are seeking teammates who take pride in their work and who get excited about building and iterating on new systems with significant responsibility.
As a Senior Mechanical Engineer at Boxbot, you will utilize your expertise in mechanical design and engineering to develop and refine our automated material handling systems. You’ll lead design projects, ensuring technical excellence and innovation.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• 5+ years of mechanical design experience with automation or robotic systems
• (Bonus) 1+ years experience with material handling systems, warehouse automation, or similar
• Experience with design for low and medium scale manufacturing
• Experience interfacing with controls engineers and electrical engineers throughout design and build process
• Fluent understanding of actuators and electromechanical systems
• Basic understanding of control systems and electronics
• Experience designing with CAD software (Solidworks preferred) in multi-user, production style environments
• Proficient at hands-on prototyping and working proactively with 3rd party machine shops and suppliers
• Self-starter that wants responsibility and is comfortable on a small and dynamic team
  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!
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• Design and develop mechanical components of our high-tech automated material handling systems.
• Analyze and optimize system performance to increase efficiency and reduce operation time
• Create prototypes, conduct tests, and make necessary adjustments to ensure system integrity and reliability
• Maintain detailed documentation of design processes, decisions, and results for future reference and compliance
• Collaborate with software engineers, electrical engineers, and other team members to integrate system components smoothly