Senior Mechanical Engineer
Parallel Robotics
Ann Arbor, MI, USA
Posted on Sep 8, 2026
Precision Robotics Startup
Full-time, On-Site Role
About Parallel Robotics
Parallel Robotics designs and builds advanced dexterity robotic systems for healthcare (surgical robotics), industrial automation, automotive, and space applications. The Company is looking to hire a results-driven, senior mechanical engineer with prior industry experience to lead the development of complex mechanical systems, and own the entire engineering process from technical concepts, detailed design and analysis, to scaled up manufacturing.
Position Overview
As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will serve as the complete owner of a sub-system, system, or full product platform, driving the execution, mechanical design, engineering validation, and transfer to manufacturing. You will bridge the gap between R&D concepts and formal production, working directly with internal team members as well as contract manufacturers and suppliers. You will drive industry best practices for Engineering Controls.
We are specifically seeking candidates with proven industry experience taking products through the formal design, manufacturing and production release cycle.
Key Responsibilities
● Project ownership: The engineer will own the Objectives and Deliverables of a given project. This requires creating and executing a project plan including scope, reqs and specs, design / analysis / verification, task planning and sequencing, managing resources and budgets, and timeline estimates while complying with company Engineering Design Controls (DC) and Quality Management Systems (QMS).
● Formal Mechanical Design: Execute systematic, deterministic design of complex
mechanical assemblies, mechanisms, transmissions, structures, and moving interfaces / joints. Proficiency in 3D CAD (SolidWorks) and Engineering Drawings using GD&T standards.
● Peer Mentorship & Documentation: Serve as a reviewer on other projects, mentor junior team members, and author design documentation (Design Inputs/Outputs, engineering reports, patent specs, and design review presentations).
● Vendor & Supply Chain Management: Interface with component vendors, contract shops, and suppliers to source parts and manage prototype and production builds.
● Design for Manufacturability (DFM): Lead designs optimized for efficient assembly and industrial manufacturing methods, including 3D printing, CNC machining, joining methods, plastic injection molding, metal injection molding (MIM), metal stamping, etc. Deep familiarity with materials selection (metals, engineered plastics, polymers).
● Engineering Analysis & Benchtop Prototyping: Conduct thorough engineering design and analysis including motion analysis, kinematics, structural modeling (strength, stiffness, mechanics of materials). Develop test rigs/fixtures to conduct bench level testing to verify various design concepts. Hands-on benchtop prototyping, machining (milling/turning), and debugging.
Qualifications & Requirements
● Education: B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, or a related technical discipline.
● Industry Experience: Minimum 5 years of industry experience bringing physical, mechanical, electro-mechanical products or robotic hardware to formal production. Experience in regulated industries (e.g. aerospace, healthcare, automotive) is a major plus.
● Communication & Ownership: Highly organized communication and documentation style. Ability to lead technical design reviews, present clear engineering documentation, and lead small teams effectively.
Compensation
The Company offers a competitive compensation package (including base salary, bonus, healthcare benefits, and equity) commensurate with candidate’s qualifications and experience.
Interested candidates should email (eng-jobs@parallelbot.com) a cover letter explaining how their background fits the above position, a detailed CV, and preferably an Engineering Portfolio (e.g. website, slide deck, etc.) that provides an overview of their engineering design, development, and/or manufacturing work.
Parallel Robotics is an equal opportunity employer.