This role is onsite in New York City, NY

Who We Are

Aescape exists to help every body feel and live better, longer.

Aescape is redefining the therapeutic massage and wellness category through intelligent technology that helps people feel and live better, longer.

We bring together innovative research, revolutionary technology, and a holistic approach to physical wellness and recovery, in what will be a groundbreaking solution for the massage industry. We're proud to share that we recently raised a $30MM Series A round, affirming what we know to be true: we're truly revolutionizing the massage experience.

Founder and serial entrepreneur Eric Litman (4 prior exits) is joined by an exceptional leadership team sourced from Peloton, Tonal, Amazon, Accenture, Apple, Bird, Meta, and Intuitive Surgical - together they are building this category-defining business. And you have the opportunity to be a part of it!

What You'll Do

Day to day, you'll get to be at the heart of our product, working with a stellar team along the way. As a Senior Mechanical Engineer you will lead the development of some of our critical sub systems, while bringing additional technical depth to the team. You'll collaborate with mechanical engineering, software, robotics, manufacturing, and product team through the development process. You'll develop, document, and validate new product designs and have a uniquely rewarding opportunity to craft a novel product which will delight and help millions of people every day.

• Serve as Senior Mechanical Engineer on cross-functional project teams to develop a new, world-class robotics system
• Leverage your strong understanding of user needs and requirements, balance individual product-level requirements with system-level requirements, resolve complex mechanical design issues, and commit to the highest product quality
• Create intellectual property by brainstorming novel concepts, writing invention disclosures, and creating rapid prototypes
• Create product functional and design specifications and drawings; analyze and test product designs + components
• Help develop initial fixtures and assembly processes in collaboration with contract manufacturing team(s); develop and collaborate on verification testing
• Provide mechanical engineering support for resolution of manufacturing and field issues
• Support production of final product by troubleshooting process and component problems
• Investigate and determine root cause of quality, manufacturing, or material defects

What You'll Bring

• 10 plus years hands-on mechanical design engineering experience for large-scale electromechanical devices
• BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
• Familiarity with all phases of the product development lifecycle including design, implementation, debugging, verification, qualification, and transfer
• Demonstrated knowledge of component manufacturing processes such as injection molding, sheetmetal, weldments, surface finishes and painting/powder coating
• Mechanical design and analysis skills, including statistics, dynamics, kinematics, strength of materials and stress analysis (FEA); familiarity with statistics and design of experiments
• Strong understanding of component selection criteria, and design for reliability and manufacturability
• Strong written and verbal skills, you're a strong storyteller who uses inclusive language to ensure understanding—explaining technical concepts to non-technical partners
• Collaboration skills, you easily communicate effectively with diverse audiences in geographically distributed locations
• High emotional intelligence (EQ), you're aware of yourself and others
• A driven self-starter who thrives in sometimes ambiguous situations

Nice-to-have, but not required:

• Experience with medical devices, robotics, health/wellness industry

What's In It For You!

• Join a trailblazing tech company anticipated to transform the massage industry
• Making a difference with a product that empowers healthier and happier living
• Team culture driven by passion, ambition, empowerment, inclusion, curiosity, and fun! :)
• We'll grow together—your personal and professional growth are equally important
• An environment that empowers individuals, emboldens teams, and rewards achievement
• Early stage equity in a company led by serial entrepreneurs with multiple exits
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance for the employee is covered by us
• A 401k program with a 4% company match that vests immediately
• The freedom to schedule paid time off when you need it + 16 weeks parental leave
• Working late? Dinner is on us! :P
• Competitive pay from a $130,000 to $150,000 base + target bonus + equity stock options.

At Aescape, we're looking for passionate, driven, curious people who love a challenge. You're encouraged to apply even if your experience doesn't precisely match the job description. Your other skills will shine and set you apart—especially if your career has taken some extraordinary twists and turns. We welcome diverse perspectives and people who aren't afraid to challenge assumptions. Join our team and you'll see why we say, Try Once, Believe Forever.

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