Senior Mechanical Engineer

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Time type: full time

Posted on: December 05, 2025

Job requisition id: R5939

Who we are

With its A.I.-powered robotic technology platform, Symbotic is changing the way consumer goods move through the supply chain. Intelligent software orchestrates advanced robots in a high-density, end-to-end system – reinventing warehouse automation for increased efficiency, speed and flexibility.

What we need 

We are seeking a talented Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our Strategic Projects team within our Core Engineering Org. In this role you will contribute to the entire product lifecycle, from concept to commercialization, of our cutting-edge automated systems. Your expertise in mechanical and structural systems design will be instrumental in developing reliable, efficient, and innovative solutions that bring a step change transformation in our systems. 

What we do 

The Next Generation Structures team is part of our Core Hardware Org and is a fast-growing team that specializes in innovation and new product development from concepts to commercialization. The products in focus are of strategic importance to the business. 

What you’ll do 

• Define the mechanical architecture and lead the design and development of complex structural and electromechanical systems for mobile robots. 

• Help drive advanced analysis efforts, including high-fidelity FEA, tolerance analysis, and system-level optimization, to ensure performance, reliability, and manufacturability. 

• Partner closely with cross-functional leaders across electrical, software, controls, manufacturing, and quality to guide system integration and influence product strategy. 

• Identify critical technical challenges, develop scalable solutions, and lead continuous improvement initiatives across the mechanical organization. 

• Communicate complex technical decisions and trade-offs to both technical and executive audiences with clarity and influence. 

• Hands-on prototyping, testing, validation, and iteration to ensure designs meet performance and reliability targets. 

• Own and contribute to the creation of detailed drawings, GD&T, tolerance stacks, BOMs, and ECOs, and set standards for documentation of quality across the team. 

• Guide engineers at multiple levels, providing technical direction, design reviews, and long-term skill development. 

• Travel up to 20%.

What you’ll need 

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering. 

• Minimum of 8 years of relevant industry experience, including substantial ownership of complex electromechanical systems. 

• Deep expertise in mechanical design principles, robotics hardware, and electromechanical integration. 

• Expert-level proficiency in CAD (SolidWorks preferred) and advanced experience with FEA tools such as SolidWorks Simulation or Ansys. 

• Demonstrated ability to architect systems and select motors, sensors, actuators, and structural components for performance and reliability. 

• Extensive experience with manufacturing processes including machining, casting, sheet metal, plastics, and proto-to-production transitions. 

• Exceptional problem-solving skills with a proven ability to make high-impact technical decisions in ambiguous environments. 

• Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills with experience influencing across cross-functional teams. 

• Passion for robotics, automation, and building high-performance hardware systems. 

• Experience in industrial robotics, automation, or material handling (preferred). 

• Advanced experience with PLM systems and DFMA principles (preferred). 

Our environment

• Up to 20% of travel may be required. Employees must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to drive and/or fly to client and other customer locations.  

• The employee is responsible for owning a credit card and managing expenses personally to be reimbursed bi-weekly.

The base range for this position in the posted location is $125,000.00 - $171,600.00 however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The compensation package includes medical, dental, vision, disability, 401K, PTO and/or other benefits.