Principal Mechanical Engineer at Berkshire Grey

Compensation

$130,000 – $170,000/yr

Setup: Hybrid
Location: New Bedford, Massachusetts
Type: Full-time
Level: not_specified
Posted: Aug 11, 2026

Description

The Principal Mechanical Engineer will lead a new product development team, focusing on delivering innovative, integrated systems to address customer challenges. This role involves independent design, fabrication, and testing of new designs, as well as overseeing product launch and supporting fielded systems. The engineer will collaborate across disciplines to ensure cohesive system design and will utilize advanced CAD software like SolidWorks for various stages of product development.

Required Skills

SolidWorks
PLM systems
motion control systems
structural and vibration analyses
ASME drafting standards
DFM/A
Six Sigma
statistical tolerance analysis
failure avoidance methods

Additional Information

Required Previous Experiences: Eight or more years of related work experience with an original equipment manufacturer (OEM), including successful product launches into volume manufacturing.
Preferred Qualifications: Ability to handle some minimal electrical design (cable harnesses, wiring diagrams, grounding strategies, etc.).
Strong working knowledge of the challenges facing neighboring disciplines, to collaboratively solve wire routing, strain management, and cabinet placement problems.

About Berkshire Grey

Berkshire Grey

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