Acorn Product Development, Inc. Logo

Acorn Product Development, Inc.

Mechanical Engineer- Contractor

Posted 8 Days Ago
Be an Early Applicant
In-Office
Waltham, MA, USA
Senior level
In-Office
Waltham, MA, USA
Senior level
Design and analyze complex mechanical and electromechanical products from concept through production. Develop CAD models, fabrication drawings, engineering requirements, hardware architectures, tolerance analyses, and simulations. Design molded, sheet metal, and machined components; specify and source off-the-shelf components; and support mechanisms, motion control, systems bring-up, and cross-functional integration. Work with teams to establish supply chains and plan manufacturing and delivery.
The summary above was generated by AI

We are a product engineering services company for leading companies around the globe. We embrace collaboration, simplify complex engineering challenges, establish supply chains, and plan for manufacturing and delivery. Our proven expertise, relationships, and processes help our clients bring innovative, reliable, and cost-effective products to market. 

We are looking for Mechanical Engineer (contractors) to work with our team in Waltham, MA.

Local candidates preferred. 


Requirements
  • 8+ years of design and engineering analysis experience w/ a BSME or equivalent (MSME preferred).  
  • Demonstrated success designing and developing products in Robotics, Automation, Networking, Consumer, Medical Devices.   
  • Experience transitioning complex electromechanical products from early concept into production. 
  • Experience defining engineering requirements and hardware architecture for complex systems. 
  • Knowledge of designing molded, sheet metal and machined components.  
  • Experience with mechanisms; motion control is a plus. 
  • Adept at specifying and sourcing off-the-shelf components (e.g. actuators, bearings, fluid handling components)  
  • Proficient with SolidWorks (Creo a plus). 

On-the-job experience in the following areas: 

  • High quality CAD model development and 2D fabrication drawings 
  • Tolerance analysis 
  • FEA and/or CFD 
  • Strength of materials 
  • Heat transfer 
  • Shock & vibration  
  • Hands-on systems bring-up and integration with a cross functional team. 

Similar Jobs

2 Hours Ago
Remote or Hybrid
United States
Senior level
Senior level
Artificial Intelligence • Cloud • Payments • Software • Business Intelligence • Generative AI • Automation
Lead full-cycle recruiting for Product teams, partnering with Product leaders on workforce planning, sourcing, talent assessment, hiring strategy, and candidate experience. Build pipelines for Product Management, Operations, Design, and Leadership roles; provide market and compensation insights; use recruiting metrics to improve hiring outcomes; maintain ATS data integrity; implement scalable processes; and mentor recruiting teammates.
Top Skills: Ai Recruiting ToolsApplicant Tracking Systems (Ats)Recruiting Analytics Tools
2 Hours Ago
Hybrid
Boston, MA, USA
106K-225K Annually
Senior level
106K-225K Annually
Senior level
Artificial Intelligence • Fintech • Insurance • Marketing Tech • Software • Analytics
Product Owner for an insurance quoting platform, responsible for product vision, backlog ownership, prioritization, roadmap development, stakeholder alignment, KPIs, Agile planning, and delivery of scalable API-based capabilities. The role requires personal lines insurance knowledge, back-end and platform experience, strong communication, customer-driven design, regulatory awareness, and the ability to influence business and technology teams.
Top Skills: AgileAPIsMicroservicesService-Oriented Architecture
3 Hours Ago
Hybrid
Boston, MA, USA
29K-48K Hourly
Internship
29K-48K Hourly
Internship
Artificial Intelligence • Professional Services • Business Intelligence • Consulting • Cybersecurity • Generative AI
Supports PwC Deals diligence analytics projects through data gathering, analysis, research, visualization, data mining, algorithm development, and preparation of reports and presentations. The intern will use Alteryx and Power BI, integrate data from multiple sources, develop data-driven insights for clients, and learn from advisory professionals while contributing to cloud, data architecture, and AI-related initiatives.
Top Skills: AlteryxArtificial IntelligenceCloud PlatformsData MiningData VisualizationPower BI

What you need to know about the Boston Tech Scene

Boston is a powerhouse for technology innovation thanks to world-class research universities like MIT and Harvard and a robust pipeline of venture capital investment. Host to the first telephone call and one of the first general-purpose computers ever put into use, Boston is now a hub for biotechnology, robotics and artificial intelligence — though it’s also home to several B2B software giants. So it’s no surprise that the city consistently ranks among the greatest startup ecosystems in the world.

Key Facts About Boston Tech

  • Number of Tech Workers: 269,000; 9.4% of overall workforce (2024 CompTIA survey)
  • Major Tech Employers: Thermo Fisher Scientific, Toast, Klaviyo, HubSpot, DraftKings
  • Key Industries: Artificial intelligence, biotechnology, robotics, software, aerospace
  • Funding Landscape: $15.7 billion in venture capital funding in 2024 (Pitchbook)
  • Notable Investors: Summit Partners, Volition Capital, Bain Capital Ventures, MassVentures, Highland Capital Partners
  • Research Centers and Universities: MIT, Harvard University, Boston College, Tufts University, Boston University, Northeastern University, Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, National Bureau of Economic Research, Broad Institute, Lowell Center for Space Science & Technology, National Emerging Infectious Diseases Laboratories

Sign up now Access later

Create Free Account

Please log in or sign up to report this job.

Create Free Account