Senior Mechanical Engineer

About the Company

Reframe Systems is a Physical AI and robotics company on a mission to make high-performance housing attainable and abundant in the communities where people want to live. Through our vertically integrated delivery model and highly automated microfactories, we deliver climate-resilient homes and buildings with greater speed and predictability than traditional construction.

Responsibilities

• Help Lead FAB1 Commissioning: Take ownership of key mechanical subsystems during the factory launch, troubleshoot assembly issues, and validate system performance.
• High-Fidelity Design & Documentation: Create complex 2D technical drawings and serve as the internal standard-bearer for GD&T (ASME Y14.5).
• Structural Analysis (FEA): Perform Finite Element Analysis on fixtures, gantries, and end-effectors to ensure safety and rigidity.
• Detailed Mechanical Design: Design robust mechanical systems using Onshape, including weldments, safety enclosures, and precision grippers.
• Vendor & Fabrication Management: Liaise with external machine shops and vendors to ensure quality parts on schedule.
• Root Cause Analysis: Lead investigations into failure modes and implement permanent engineering fixes.
• Mentorship: Act as a technical mentor to junior engineers, modeling best practices in design and safety.

Requirements

• BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field
• 5+ years of experience in machine design, industrial automation, or heavy equipment engineering
• Expert-level CAD skills, preferably in Onshape
• Strong proficiency in GD&T (ASME Y14.5)
• Practical experience using FEA (Ansys, SolidWorks Sim, or cloud-native tools)
• Proven track record of commissioning hardware in a factory or industrial setting
• Hands-on capability with hand tools, power tools, and basic shop equipment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with large-scale gantry systems or robotic workcells
• Background in construction, automotive, or aerospace industries
• Experience designing welding fixtures or heavy-duty material handling equipment
• Familiarity with PDM/PLM systems and version control