Manufacturing Engineering Technician RailPod, Inc. South Boston, MA Job Details Full-time $75,000

•$115,000 a year 1 hour ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Qualifications Mechanical blueprint interpretation Fabrication Precision measuring instruments Content creation for technical audiences 3D modeling software Robotic systems Technical documentation Technical writing experience within manufacturing Mechanical assembly drawings Electrical schematic reading and interpretation GD&T 3D modeling for product design Mechanical drawings Torque wrenches Power tools 3D modeling Associate's degree Hand tools Mechanical troubleshooting Parts modeling

Full Job Description Job Title:

Manufacturing Engineering Technician

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RailPod Vehicles Location:

RailPod HQ

•371 Dorchester Ave, Boston, MA 02127 (100% On-Site)

Position Type:

Full-Time Salary Range:

$75,000

•$115,000 / year (commensurate with SolidWorks skills and hands-on mechanical experience) Position Overview We are seeking a highly skilled, hands-on Manufacturing Engineering Technician to bridge the gap between design engineering and physical vehicle production at our headquarters in Boston, MA. In this hybrid engineering-technician role, you will be directly responsible for building, assembling, and maintaining our autonomous RailPod vehicles on-site at 371 Dorchester Ave, Boston, MA. A core challenge of this role involves evaluating and elevating our existing manufacturing documentation. You will actively assemble vehicles, identify discrepancies or missing parts, dive into SolidWorks CAD models to resolve assembly issues, and author comprehensive work instructions and standard operating procedures (SOPs). The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, possesses strong mechanical intuition from hands-on work on rolling stock or industrial equipment, and is capable of updating engineering designs to ensure repeatable, high-quality production.

Key ResponsibilitiesHands-On Assembly & Maintenance Vehicle Assembly & Integration:

Hand-build and integrate complex electro-mechanical RailPod vehicles, following baseline assembly drawings, wiring schematics, and mechanical layouts.

Fleet Maintenance & Support:

Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on existing RailPod vehicles to ensure operational reliability.

Rolling Stock Mechanical Care:

Inspect, service, and maintain mechanical systems, drive systems, sensors, and structural assemblies.

CAD, Engineering & Process Optimization CAD Investigation & Revision:

Utilize SolidWorks to investigate missing components, evaluate assembly fit/form/function, and identify root causes for hardware build roadblocks.

Engineering CAD Updates:

Update CAD models, top-level assemblies, sub-assemblies, and detail drawings to reflect production realities, missing hardware, or design modifications.

Process Documentation & Work Instructions:

Create clear, visual, and structured Work Instructions, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and bill-of-materials (BOM) updates to support consistent vehicle manufacturing and field maintenance. Design for Manufacturability (DFM): Provide continuous feedback to design engineers to simplify vehicle builds, improve ergonomics, reduce maintenance downtime, and standardize hardware across the fleet.

Required Qualifications Education & Experience:

Associate degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, or equivalent technical discipline, OR 4+ years of direct, hands-on experience in electro-mechanical vehicle/machine builds and maintenance.

CAD Proficiency:

Strong working knowledge of SolidWorks (or equivalent 3D CAD), including editing assemblies, modeling mechanical components, generating standard drawing views, and managing BOMs.

Drawing Interpretation:

Demonstrated ability to read and interpret complex engineering assembly drawings, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), exploded views, and electrical/mechanical schematics.

Hands-On Mechanical Skill Set:

Proven background working with hand/power tools, torque tools, precision measuring equipment, and fabrication equipment on automobiles, industrial machinery, robotics, or heavy equipment.

Technical Writing:

Ability to translate physical assembly steps into clear, structured, and reproducible technical documentation (work instructions). Preferred Qualifications Experience with rolling stock, autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), automotive chassis, or industrial rail systems. Familiarity with basic electrical wiring, harness routing, wire crimping, and soldering. Experience setting up or managing a Product Data Management (PDM) or Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system. Direct experience establishing manufacturing processes or building documentation in a prototype-to-production environment. Work Environment & Physical Demands 100% On-Site Role located at RailPod Headquarters at 371 Dorchester Ave, Boston, MA 02127. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical work including standing, bending, and reaching around vehicles during assembly and maintenance.

Pay:

$75,000.00

•$115,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off

Work Location:

In person