Mechanical Engineer II, Robotic Systems & Automation

Location: Seattle, WA

Department: Mechanical Engineering

Our Culture and People:

At Goddard, our most important asset is our people. We don't just work together; we thrive together. We foster a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and mutual support. We believe in taking exceptionally good care of each other because great teams build great solutions. If you are someone who embodies the values of accountability, inspiration, dedication, efficiency, innovation, integrity, quality, and reliability, we want you on our team. Come be a part of a workplace where your ideas are valued, your growth is encouraged, and your contributions make a real impact. Join us in shaping the future of transformative technology – together.

The Role:

• The Mechanical Engineer II will have 3-5 years of relevant experience as defined below. This role will work with teams to design and test mechanical concepts for overall packaging strategies, mechanisms, and parts - all while balancing function, appearance, form, and budgetary requirements. This is a hybrid position where most weeks will require between 2 and 4 days in-office, with the potential for frequent travel to local client sites. 

Responsibilities:

• Provide DFX knowledge to ensure designs are optimized for manufacturability, serviceability, and sustainability. 

• Work well with clients and as a key member on large project teams. 

• Communicate clearly with team members, senior management, and the client throughout the project. 

• Be a positive and success-oriented individual who is familiar with the latest product development, production, and rapid prototype methodologies. 

• Work with team members to estimate resource requirements, monitor progress and balance/reallocate as needed. 

• Strive to balance strategic planning and tactical execution. 

• Work with team members to resolve conflicts among resources and between clients and engineering teams. 

• Remain apprised of the progress of certain projects, paying particular attention to any developing problems, and participate in major problem resolutions. 

• Keep all privileged information private and confidential. 

• Be proficient in the latest version of SolidWorks CAD package. 

• Travel as-needed (valid driver’s license and vehicle required). 

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field 

• Industrial automation experience a plus 

• Mechanical design and DFX, particularly with respect to sheet metal, machining, and weldments 

• Robotics experience a plus 

• 2D drawing creation, GD&T 

• PLM 

• Tolerance analysis 

• Sustaining engineering 

Our Benefits:

Flexible Time Off: Benefit from our generous flexible time off policy. We also provide sick leave and bereavement time because we understand that not all time off is for fun.

Retirement Savings: Invest in your future with a 401(k)-retirement plan. Goddard contributes 3% of your annual salary directly into your 401(k) account—regardless of your own contributions.

Health Coverage: Access to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family. Goddard contributes 80% of monthly premiums for all medical plan options.

Family Support: To take the time you need to welcome the newest member of your family, Goddard offer 6 weeks fully paid parental leave with support of PFML state programs.

Company Engagement: Engage with your colleagues through a variety of regular company and team events, including weekly social hours, Athletic Club outings, and department outings.

About the Company

Our Mission:

Through inspired engineering and design, we deliver outstanding solutions that positively impact lives. We use an interdisciplinary development process that combines our diverse engineering experience with creative industrial design solutions. We succeed when our partners succeed – it’s all about solving the most complex challenges by creating transformative technology.