Senior Mechanical Design EngineerBoxbot 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 help drive the next generation of Boxbot machinery. You'll help the design and select components for our automated material handling solutions.
If you have experience shipping real world machinery, we want to talk to you!ResponsibilitiesHelp lead the design of complex mechanical systems for Boxbot's automated storage and retrieval products, from architecture through field deploymentDesign robust structures, mechanisms and assemblies that perform reliably in real-world industrial environmentsSpend lot's of time of the shop floor building and troubleshooting prototypes and test systemsWork directly with technicians, fabricators, machine shops, suppliers, and contract manufacturersProduce clear CAD models, drawings, BOMs, and documentation for high-volume manufacturingPartner with electrical, controls, software, manufacturing, and systems teams to solve system-level engineering problemsDrive design improvements that reduce complexity, improve uptime, simplify assembly, and lower product costLead root-cause investigations and resolve mechanical issues found during prototyping, production, deployment, and field operationRequirements8+ years of hands-on mechanical design experience, preferably in industrial automation, robotics, or material handling systemsExpert-level proficiency in 3D CAD tools; experience owning or scaling PDM/PLM systems is highly valuedStrong mechanical engineering fundamentals with deep experience designing mechanisms and structuresDemonstrated ability to architect robust, manufacturable systems rather than isolated componentsExperience working in highly cross-functional environments alongside electrical, controls, software, manufacturing, and systems engineersExperience designing for medium- to high-volume production, including sheet metal, machined, and injection-molded plastic componentsExperience designing large welded assemblies, structural frames, and industrial equipment is a strong plusProven track record of taking products from blank-sheet concept through prototyping, validation, production release, and field deploymentStrong intuition for balancing performance, reliability, manufacturability, cost, and development speedComfortable operating with high ownership, ambiguity, and technical autonomy in fast-paced engineering environmentsExcellent communication and technical decision-making skills, with the ability to influence across disciplinesPassion for building elegant, practical hardware systems that operate reliably in the real worldOpportunity to work on cutting-edge automation technology with real-world impactCollaborative and innovative work environmentCompetitive salary and benefits packageCareer growth opportunities in a rapidly expanding companyChance to play a key role in high-stakes projects$140,000 - $190,000 a yearBoxbot 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.