Senior Staff Mechanical Engineer

Accountabilities

• Lead hardware architecture:Own the high-level mechanical architecture for next-generation 3D printing platforms, emphasizing modularity, serviceability, precision, and long-term reliability.

• Drive cross-functional development:Coordinate with systems, electrical, software, and materials science teams to address technical risks and deliver complex products from concept through production.

• Establish engineering standards:Develop and promote best practices for design validation, reliability testing, design for manufacturing (DFM), and production quality.

• Shape long-term technical strategy:Partner with leadership and product management to translate product objectives into multi-year engineering roadmaps and execution plans.

• Improve system performance:Identify and resolve architectural weaknesses, technical debt, and design limitations to strengthen product reliability and lifecycle performance.

• Guide critical technical decisions:Influence design reviews, lead root cause analysis for significant hardware issues, and make data-driven recommendations on complex engineering trade-offs.

• Oversee manufacturing readiness:Support global pilot and production builds while working with manufacturing partners to ensure designs meet quality, cost, and scalability objectives.

• Mentor engineering talent:Coach senior and staff-level engineers, support the development of emerging technical leaders, and raise engineering standards across teams.

Requirements

• Extensive engineering experience:At least 12 years of experience in mechanical or mechatronics product development, including a demonstrated track record of taking complex hardware from initial concept through mass production.

• Technical leadership:Proven experience defining hardware architecture, leading complex engineering initiatives, and mentoring senior or staff-level engineers.

• Advanced systems knowledge:Expert understanding of thermodynamics, structural dynamics, precision motion control, and engineering principles for high-tolerance systems.

• Manufacturing expertise:Significant experience working with Tier 1 joint development manufacturers (JDMs) and contract manufacturers (CMs), including global pilot builds and production launches.

• Engineering analysis:Ability to evaluate complex systems across tolerance stack-ups, safety, thermal performance, stress, fatigue, service life, manufacturability, failure modes, and cost.

• Design and quality methodologies:Advanced application of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T, ASME Y14.5), design failure mode and effects analysis (DFMEA), and statistical process control (SPC) in production hardware development.

• Materials expertise:Experience selecting and applying sheet metal, metals, plastics, and elastomers for demanding mechanical applications.

• Cross-functional communication:Ability to explain complex technical trade-offs clearly and present evidence-based recommendations to executive leadership and multidisciplinary teams.

• Mentorship mindset:Commitment to knowledge sharing, developing engineering talent, and fostering collaboration across the organization.

• Additional assets:Experience with software or firmware development for custom tools or automated test hardware; familiarity with optics, fluidics, or UV-curable resin systems; or a track record of patents and proprietary innovations in robotics, automation, or additive manufacturing.

Benefits

• Annual salary:$167,600–$251,400 for candidates based in North Carolina, with a stated midpoint of $209,500. Compensation considers experience, work location, certifications, and relevant skills.

• Equity:Eligible employees may receive equity as part of the total rewards package.

• Comprehensive benefits:A benefits package is available to eligible employees; specific healthcare coverage and plan details were not provided in the job listing.

• Time off:Time-off programs are included in the total rewards package; specific allowances were not specified.

• Remote work:Remote position based from a home office in North Carolina.

• Technical impact and career growth:Opportunity to influence hardware architecture, long-term engineering strategy, manufacturing excellence, and the development of senior technical talent.