Full-Time

Mechanical Engineer

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Pickle Robot

Pickle Robot

51-200 employees

Develops robots for warehouse unloading tasks

Robotics & Automation
AI & Machine Learning

Senior

Cambridge, MA, USA

Requires onsite presence in Cambridge, MA for at least three days per week.

Category
Robotics and Automation Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Required Skills
CAD
SolidWorks
Requirements
  • A Mechanical Engineer with 5+ years of experience, ideally in robotics, automation or a related field
  • A graduate of a bachelor’s or master's program in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
  • Proficient in CAD software, preferably Onshape. Experience with other parametric CAD tools is acceptable (Solidworks, Creo, etc.)
  • Comfortable building, testing, and rapidly iterating on functional prototypes of parts and assemblies
  • Adept at communicating complex concepts and writing technical documents
  • Experience evaluating design, performance and logistical tradeoffs for hardware systems
  • Able to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
  • Experience and/or knowledge in designing for a range of manufacturing processes including CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, welding, and 3D printing. Experience with injection molding a plus
  • Willing and able to work from our Cambridge, MA office at least 3 days per week
Responsibilities
  • Work with an interdisciplinary team to execute product designs from concept to production
  • Conduct simulations, testing, and prototyping to validate designs
  • Create detailed technical drawings, CAD models, and documentation
  • Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical issues during design, production, and deployment
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and quality control processes
  • Support production teams in scaling and improving manufacturing processes for robotics hardware
  • Lead continuous improvement efforts in robot performance and reliability
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with injection molding a plus

Pickle Robot develops robots that help with the physically demanding tasks at warehouse loading docks. Their main customers are logistics and e-commerce companies that need to unload trucks and containers efficiently and safely. The robots are designed to work alongside human workers, which helps to lessen the physical strain of manual unloading and boosts productivity. Pickle Robot generates revenue by selling and possibly leasing their robotic units, providing maintenance services, and offering software licensing. This focus on collaboration with human workers sets them apart from competitors in the robotics and automation market.

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$99.7M

Headquarters

Cambridge, Massachusetts

Founded

2018

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

-2%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Recent $50M Series B funding boosts development and market expansion efforts.
  • Partnership with Yusen Logistics enhances container unloading efficiency and worker safety.
  • Growing demand for automation in e-commerce logistics supports Pickle Robot's market potential.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from established companies like Boston Dynamics threatens market share.
  • Supply chain constraints may delay new robot deployments.
  • Rapid AI advancements could render current offerings obsolete if innovation lags.

What makes Pickle Robot unique

  • Pickle Robot offers low-cost, collaborative robots for e-commerce supply chain automation.
  • Their robots work alongside humans, reducing physical strain and increasing productivity.
  • Pickle Robot's focus is on unloading tasks, enhancing efficiency in logistics operations.

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Healthcare

401k

Snacks and cold brew

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