Senior Mechanical Engineer

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