Senior Mechanical Engineer- Waltham
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Salary$130k – $160k
LocationWaltham, Massachusetts, United States
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
Experience8+ yrs
Company size5+ people
PostedOct 16, 2026 · 2w ago
Verified live1d ago
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8+ years of design and engineering analysis experience
BSME or equivalent
Demonstrated success developing robotic and/or automated hardware systems
Hands-on project management experience with interdisciplinary teams
Experience transitioning at least two complex electromechanical products from early concept into production
Experience defining engineering requirements and hardware architecture for complex systems
Working knowledge of designing molded, sheet metal and machined components
Adept at specifying and sourcing off-the-shelf components
Proficient with SolidWorks
Preparing engineering documentation per ASME Y14.5 for production release
On-the-job analysis experience in at least three of: Tolerance analysis, FEA and/or CFD, Strength of materials, Heat transfer, Shock & vibration
Ability to work with distributed teams in a fast-paced product development environment
Strong written and oral communication skills
Familiarity with regulatory requirements and certification processes
Hands-on shop/lab skills
MSME preferred
Creo a plus
Skills
SolidWorks
Creo
FEA
CFD
Benefits
Competitive salaries
Paid time off
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability benefits
401(k)
Health care spending accounts
About the company
Acorn Product Development is a top innovator in product design and engineering for global manufacturability. Acorn has offices in Silicon Valley, Boston, Denver and China.
Each year, key Fortune 100 and 500 companies – as well as numerous hot start-ups – hire Acorn to participate in the design of their latest product offerings. Our design talents are focused on consumer products, robotics, industrial, communications, and medical devices.
Working at Acorn is an engineer’s dream. You will learn more, grow faster, work with an excellent team and be appreciated for your contributions.If our requirements fit your background, we want to talk with you!
Requirements
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8+ years of design and engineering analysis experience w/ a BSME or equivalent (MSME preferred).
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Demonstrated success developing robotic and/or automated hardware systems.
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H****ands-on project management experience with interdisciplinary teams.
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Experience transitioning at least two complex electromechanical products from early concept into production.
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Experience defining engineering requirements and hardware architecture for complex systems.
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Working knowledge of designing molded, sheet metal and machined components.
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Adept at specifying and sourcing off-the-shelf components (e.g. actuators, bearings, fluid handling components)
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Proficient with SolidWorks (Creo a plus) and preparing engineering documentation per ASME Y14.5 for production release.
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On-the-job analysis experience in at least three of the following areas:
-Tolerance analysis
-FEA and/or CFD
-Strength of materials
-Heat transfer
-Shock & vibration
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Ability to work with distributed teams in a fast-paced product development environment.
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Strong written and oral communication skills.
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Familiarity with regulatory requirements and certification processes.
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Hands-on shop/lab skills.
Position is open for our Waltham, MA office.
Key Responsibilities:
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Broaden the breadth and depth of your technical knowledge and leadership skills.
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Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership across multiple projects.
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Support the development and maintenance of accurate project plans and proposals.
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Work with clients to identify requirements; brainstorm, define and develop product solutions.
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Collaborate with ID/UX/UI teams to produce refined product designs.
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Identify and perform mechanical engineering analyses.
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Create detailed designs/documentation to meet project objectives.
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Interface with vendors for prototyping, tooling & production.
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Test and evaluate prototypes, tooling and first articles.
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Create project and technical reports as required.
Benefits
Competitive salaries, paid time off, medical, dental & vision insurance, life insurance and disability benefits, 401k, health care spending accounts, quarterly and annual company events and much more.
130,000 - 160,000k
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