Mechanical Engineer II
Location
Needham, MA
Level
Mid-Level
Department
Consumer Electronics
Type
Salary
$72,000 - $144,000
Job Description
Posted on:
2026-02-25
Responsibilities
- Lead and contribute to the design, prototyping, and development of new products from early concept through production
- Create and iterate mechanical and electromechanical designs, integrating motors, sensors, actuators, PCBs, and controls
- Build, test, and refine functional prototypes using in-house lab tools, rapid prototyping methods, and supplier support
- Collaborate closely with EE, Industrial Design, Product Development, New Product Development, and testing teams to deliver robust product solutions
- Perform hands-on troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for mechanical and system-level issues
- Translate product requirements into CAD models, drawings, tolerances, and specifications
- Support design validation, reliability testing, and design for manufacturability (DFM/DFA)
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
- 1-3 years of industry experience in product development or R&D
- Strong hands-on prototyping experience, including building and testing physical hardware
- Solid understanding of electromechanical systems (motors, gearing, mechanisms, basic electronics integration)
- Proficiency with 3D CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks, Creo, NX, or similar)
- Experience developing products from concept to production
- Comfortable working in a fast-moving, iterative environment with evolving requirements
