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Senior Mechanical Engineer

Burlington, MA, US • Posted 12 hours ago • Updated 12 hours ago

Full Time

On-site

USD $110,000.00 - 155,000.00 per year

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Skills

IT Management
Physics
Program Management
Systems Architecture
Rapid Prototyping
Concept Development
Research and Development
Billing
Bill Of Materials
New Product Introduction
NPI
Training
Mentorship
Product Development
Mobile Devices
Electromechanics
Manufacturing
Mechanical Engineering
SolidWorks
Finite Element Analysis
FEA
Communication
Collaboration

Summary

Description:
Viken Detection is seeking an experienced and driven Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our growing, highly collaborative engineering team. This role will play a key technical leadership position in the development of next-generation X-ray and chemical detection systems, spanning precision handheld devices to large-scale vehicle and cargo scanning platforms.

The Senior Mechanical Engineer will lead complex mechanical designs, mentor junior engineers, and partner closely with Engineering, Physics, Program Management, and Operations to drive products from concept through full-rate production and sustaining engineering.

Responsibilities

Lead mechanical system and subsystem design efforts across multiple product platforms
Collaborate with Engineering, Physics, and Program Management teams to refine system architecture and requirements
Drive rapid prototyping and proof-of-concept development in a fast-paced R&D environment
Own mechanical design deliverables including Bills of Materials (BOMs), drawings, tolerance analyses, and test fixtures
Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities, including early production builds and training manufacturing teams
Perform and guide sustaining engineering, incorporating production, quality, and field feedback into design improvements
Apply engineering judgment to designs involving plastics, structural metals, rotating mechanisms, and electromechanical assemblies
Provide technical mentorship and design guidance to junior mechanical engineers

Requirements:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering
7+ years of progressive mechanical engineering experience in product development environments
Proven experience designing one or more of the following:

Handheld or portable devices

Electromechanical or robotic systems

Large-scale industrial or scanning equipment

Solid understanding of manufacturing processes including:

Molded plastics

Structural components

Mechanical mechanisms

Experience with SolidWorks or Onshape (preferred)
Working knowledge of finite element analysis (FEA) strongly preferred
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally
Demonstrated ability to take ownership of designs from concept through production

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