Position Details

Salary $115K – $130K USD / year

Type Full-Time

Experience senior

Exp. Years 8+ years

Education Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering

Category Engineering (Non-Software)

About this role

Senior Mechanical Engineer at Instron leads electromechanical product design and development, from concept through launch, with a focus on precision mechanisms and testing systems in a collaborative, cross-functional environment.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and launch complex electromechanical products and test fixtures
Lead design verification and testing activities including data acquisition and statistical analysis
Collaborate with marketing, manufacturing, and service teams to meet specifications
Create 3D CAD models and 2D drawings, BOMs, and ECOs
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to product development

Technical Overview

Expertise in CAD/FEA (SolidWorks, GD&T, BOMs, ECOs) and manufacturing processes; strong emphasis on design verification, prototyping, and additive manufacturing with data-driven validation.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a senior mechanical engineer with 8+ years in electromechanical product design, proficient in SolidWorks and FEA, GD&T, BOMs and ECOs, capable of leading mechanical development from concept to launch in a manufacturing setting.

Must-Have Skills

Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering with 8+ years of experience in the designdevelopmentand launch of complex electromechanical productsExperience designing sophisticatedprecisionand reliable mechanisms and assembliesProficiency with CAD and FEA design software such as SolidWorks (or equivalent)GD&TBOMsmechanical drawingsECOs

Nice-to-Have Skills

CreoAutoCADPrototypingAdditive Manufacturing (AM) familiarity

Tools & Platforms

SolidWorksCADFEAGD&TBOMsECOs

Required Skills

Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering8+ years of experienceSolidWorksFinite Element AnalysisGD&TBOMsECOsCAD3D CAD3D printersAdditive manufacturingDesign verificationMachine designProduct development

Hard Skills

SolidWorksFinite Element Analysis (FEA)GD&TBOMsECOs3D printers3D CADCADDesign verificationMachine designAdditive manufacturing

Soft Skills

Interpersonal skillsCommunicationAttention to detailCollaborationMentoring

Industry & Role

Industry Manufacturing

Job Function Lead mechanical design and development of electromechanical products and testing systems

Role Subtype Mechanical Engineer

Keywords for Your Resume

Senior Mechanical EngineerInstronElectro-Mechanical equipmentNorwood MassachusettsSolidWorksFEAGD&TBOMsECOs3D printersAdditive ManufacturingDesign verificationData acquisitionStatistical data analysisMachine designPrototype developmentProduct developmentCAD3D CADsenior mechanical engineerinstronsolidworksfinite element analysisgd&tbomecOsdesign verificationmachine designproduct development

Deal Breakers

Bachelor or Master of Science in Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering, 8+ years of relevant experience, Proficiency with SolidWorks and FEA

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