Principal Mechanical Engineer

Principal Mechanical Engineer – Cell HardwareSymbotic is seeking a highly talented principal mechanical engineer to join our Core Hardware Engineering team. In this role, you will be a part of a team for conceptualization, prototyping, detailed design, and commercial release of complex electromechanical systems. You will have exceptional mechanical design intuition and creativity demonstrated by previous accomplishments. You have the self-management skills and independent judgement to efficiently arrive at an optimized design. You pride yourself on your communication skills across the organization. You can organize yourself and others and overcome obstacles in your path to success. You are a consummate team player.The Cell Engineering team at Symbotic is responsible for developing the robotic work cells and automation equipment that enable us to palletize, depalletize, and manipulate products and cases. The team develops equipment in-house but also works with 3rd party suppliers and design partners to specify complete material handling solutions. The ideal candidate has a background in mechanical, electrical, or robotics engineering, with hands-on experience in machinery design, integration, and safety compliance.What you'll do:Invent novel, elegant, and reliable solutions for highly integrated hardware systemsContribute to the conception, analysis, prototyping, detailed design and validation of complex electromechanical systems using SolidworksPerform feasibility analyses and make recommendations on viability of conceptsCreate quantitative trade studies to evaluate designs and identify optimum solutionsContribute innovations that satisfy customers' needs and enable new market opportunitiesResearch outside sources, evaluate and validate mechanical components such as motors, sensors, bearings, etc. from outside suppliersProvide technical direction, review, and leadership of external design partners and suppliersPerform and document mechanical analysis of your designsPerform tolerance analysis on complex mechanical assemblies and create mechanical drawings in accordance with ANSI Y14.5 standardsCreate and manage Bill of Materials (BOMs) and Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) in Siemens Teamcenter PLMAssist in assembling prototypes, testing, troubleshooting and implementing design changesDefine protocols, write test plans and conduct the necessary testing required to validate the safety and effectiveness of the design(s)Assist in building program plans and schedules to achieve milestonesWork seamlessly with cross-functional colleagues from EE/Controls, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and otherCommunicate project status, chair design reviews and present to colleagues and product ownersProvide design guidance and feedback on colleagues' workMentor junior engineering staff on teamWhat you'll need:Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical EngineeringMinimum of 15 years of work experience in a hands-on design roleIndustrial robotics, automation, and material handling experience is strongly preferredFull proficiency with SolidWorks is desiredA demonstrated level of experience using FEA (Solidworks Simulation and/or Ansys) is desiredExperience in designing parts for a variety of manufacturing processes: machining, casting, sheet metal, plastics, fabricated assemblies, etc.Strong mechanical intuition and hands on approach to conceptualizing and prototypingAbility to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writingDesire to take initiative and thrive in a fast-paced environment is essentialOur environment:Up to 10% 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 on a bi-weekly basis.