Senior Mechanical Engineer
Who We Are
Boston-based company Piaggio Fast Forward Inc. (PFF) was founded in 2015 by the Piaggio Group (the Italian manufacturer that created the iconic Vespa scooter). We are on a mission to build technology products that move the way that people move. To bring products to market today, PFF is solving the problem of robotic interaction with people in dynamically changing environments. We’re innovators, neighbors, and creators with a passion for local living and pushing the limits on urban transportation. We support a sustainable mobility ecology with healthy lifestyles and social connectivity available to all, regardless of age or abilities.
The Role
We are looking to add an innovative and motivated individual to our mechanical engineering team with a thorough understanding of mechanical principles, as well as demonstrated leadership capabilities working on / ability to work in interdisciplinary engineering teams. In this role, you will work with the Mechanical team in the design & development of new products and sustaining existing programs. You will be working collaboratively with both the Test Engineer to evaluate functionality of the machines and the Manufacturing Engineer to formalize the assembly process, working with the entire robotic system will also provide an opportunity to work closely with the Electrical Engineering and Software teams. You will be expected to communicate technical information across all levels in order to effectively assist your coworkers and present your work and findings across multiple teams. You’ll have the opportunity to create, fabricate, integrate and test hardware and systems, and be part of a team that is dedicated to creating new transportation and robotic solutions. This is an individual contributor role reporting to the Mechanical Engineering Manager.
What You Need
BS degree in mechanical engineering or related field
Minimum of five years’ experience in a mechanical engineering role with a focus on electro-mechanical systems
One to two years of experience working with robotic systems is preferred, but not required
Ability to innovate and develop new designs and methods
Extensive understanding of mechanical engineering principles and analytical skills
Drivetrain/systems, steering, chassis is a must, suspension is a plus
Electromechanical systems including motors, actuators, and solenoids
Vehicle Design for commercial applications
Includes 2+ wheeled robotic platforms, automobiles, motorcycles
Prototype Component Development
Experience with rapid prototyping/3D printing of plastic and metal parts is required
Ability to work in an iterative and prototype-focused development style
Drawing creation via ISO or ANSI standards
Familiarity with CAD file exchange platform and shared assemblies
3D CAD Modeling and structural and thermal analysis
Experience with Autodesk Inventor and/or Fusion 360 preferred
A working knowledge of machine and fabrication shop equipment and techniques
Experience with metals, plastics and composite materials and manufacturing methods
Experience with metals, plastics and composite materials and manufacturing methods is preferred
Familiarity with design for the following processes: injection molding, die-casting, sheet metal fabrication, CNC machining
Familiarity with working on interdisciplinary and cross-functional teams
Highly analytical self-starter with good communication skills (both written and verbal)
If you've been deeply involved with a collegiate design competition (solar car, FSAE, robotics, AIAA DBF), that experience will be especially relevant here
Applicants will be asked to provide a portfolio or examples of projects completed .
What You’ll Do
You will be working closely with the other engineers on a small, collaborative development team. Example tasks and responsibilities will include:
Lead development and productization of components and systems from conception to launch
Interdisciplinary communication with the other engineering and design teams
Creation and release of documentation of components and systems required
CAD Design for production components
Communicating with vendors to optimize design for manufacturing
Interacting with production on prototype designs and confirming designs
Developing an expert familiarity with the mechanics within current and future pipeline products
Perform root cause analysis, and troubleshoot mechanical issues with corrective action recommendation
Working with the Test Engineer to evaluate the performance of mechanical systems for our new & existing products
Work on executing the tests, analyzing data, and reporting results to the team
Technical development work on complex mechanical design challenges
Assisting other members of the engineering team through meetings or design reviews
Completing documentation required for releasing materials to manufacturing
Supporting our factory in the assembly and manufacturing of current products
Work on the physical design & fabrication of test fixtures in our in-house machine shop
Experience with test equipment, Arduino projects, Python, and Matlab preferred
We like you just the way you are.
Diversity fuels our innovation. Inclusion, belonging, equity, and neurodiversity drives our best-in-class culture. We strive to create workplaces where everyone feels empowered to share ideas, grow at their own pace, and work together towards a shared vision while holding each other to a higher standard. For us, DEI&B is the only way forward.
Employment Eligibility Verification
Piaggio Fast Forward participates in E-Verify, an electronic employment verification program operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA), to verify the employment eligibility of newly hired employees. Piaggio Fast Forward is an E-Verify Employer, and as such, the company will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.
For more information about E-Verify, please visit the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) website: https://www.e-verify.gov/