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Principal Mechanical Design Engineer
Company | Atomic Machines |
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Location | Oakland, CA, USA |
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Salary | $212000 – $250000 |
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Type | Full-Time |
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Degrees | Bachelor’s |
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Experience Level | Expert or higher |
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Requirements
- 10+ years of experience designing complex multi-physics precision mechanical systems.
- Demonstrated deep expertise in one or more disciplines and breadth or the ability to learn across the following engineering disciplines: precision engineering, machine design, mechanisms, thermal, vacuum, fluids, optics, electromagnetics, sensors, materials.
- Proficiency in systems engineering and system architecture definition.
- Multiple successful product life cycles that you’ve stewarded from conception to successful market launch.
- Experience leading cross functional technical teams toward successful product development in multiple technical domains.
- Exceptional command of engineering fundamentals, design principles, and detailed engineering definition.
- Infectious creativity and inventiveness, the ability to take and manage technical risks, and lead by influencing.
- Resourcefulness, flexibility, and adaptability, with no task too big or too small.
- A willingness to learn; a willingness to teach.
- Minimum B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent.
Responsibilities
- Own and lead architecture, development, and qualification of complex systems within our autonomous micro-manufacturing platform, incorporating process technologies such as physical vapor deposition, vacuum material handling, laser micromachining, electrochemical, fluid handling and dispense, bonding and joining, conveyance systems, and more.
- Lead a cross-functional team of highly experienced mechanical, software, electrical, process and materials engineers; managing projects, risks, and shaping our technology development path.
- Be an exemplary pillar for engineering excellence with concise documentation, analytical models, and strong engineering decision-making to provide a detailed understanding of machine performance.
- Drive your work through rapid learning loops, leveraging our in-house lab, fab, and machine shop.
- Work with experts from other teams to ensure systems are performant while being efficient, operable, and reliable; challenging assumptions and building strong professional relationships.
Preferred Qualifications
- Industry experience in product development processes such as Agile, ICSM, etc