Mechanical Engineer

About this role:

Pickle is on the hunt for a dynamic and driven Mechanical Engineer to revolutionize the future of warehouse automation. In this role, you’ll ensure the continued excellence and reliability of our cutting-edge robotic systems. You’ll be responsible for maintaining and optimizing our hardware systems, resolving issues, and driving continuous improvement. By collaborating closely with our software and hardware teams, you’ll ensure our robots deliver unmatched performance and evolve as the company grows. If you're passionate about ensuring the long-term success and reliability of robotics, we’d love to have you on board!

What You’ll Accomplish:

• Work with an interdisciplinary team to execute product designs from concept to production
• Conduct simulations, testing, and prototyping to validate designs
• Create detailed technical drawings, CAD models, and documentation
• Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical issues during design, production, and deployment.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and quality control processes.
• Support production teams in scaling and improving manufacturing processes for robotics hardware.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts in robot performance and reliability.

Who You Are:

• A graduate of a bachelor’s or master's program in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience, ideally in robotics, automation or a related field.
• Proficient in CAD software, preferably Onshape. Experiences with other parametric CAD tools is acceptable (Solidworks, Creo, etc.).
• Comfortable building, testing, and rapidly iterating on functional prototypes of parts and assemblies.
• Adept at communicating complex concepts and writing technical documents.
• Experience evaluating design, performance and logistical tradeoffs for hardware systems.
• Able to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Experienced in designing for a range of manufacturing processes including CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, welding, and 3D printing.
• Experience with injection molding a plus.
• Willing and able to work from our Cambridge/ Charlestown, MA office at least 3 days per week.

About Pickle Robot

Pickle Robot is a pioneer in Physical AI for supply chain applications. Today Pickle robots autonomously unload trucks, trailers, and import containers at human-scale or better performance. The alternative is manual work that is difficult, dirty, sometimes dangerous, and increasingly hard to staff at distribution centers around the globe. Pickle Robot is laser focused on automating truck unloading using generative AI, machine learning, computer vision, advanced sensors, and industrial robotics to deliver engineered products customers rely on. Pickle Robot Unload Systems work alongside people on loading docks to make the work safer, faster, and more efficient. Pickle robots are physical AI that unload trucks.

Pickle provides best-in-class benefits including health, dental, & vision insurance; unlimited vacation, along with all federal and state holidays; 401K contributions of 5% your salary, travel supplies, and other items to make your working life more fun, comfortable, and productive.