Staff Mechanical Engineer
| Company | Volta Labs |
|---|---|
| Location | Boston, MA, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
Requirements
- Demonstrated track record with the design and architecture of mechanical (e.g., statics, mechanisms, motion) and electromechanical (e.g., motors, sensors, heating and cooling) systems.
- Expertise in 3D CAD and version control (we use Onshape).
- Extensive experience with detailed part design, including high precision machining, sheet metal design, and injection molding design.
- Knowledge of ASME Y14.5 including GD&T
- Experience managing cross functional development partners.
- Experience throughout the entire product design lifecycle from concept generation through manufacturing release and ramp.
- Experience transferring designs to manufacturing
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to distill complex technical information into a clear message.
- Ability to work in a fast paced, interdisciplinary team environment and quickly adjust to rapidly evolving technology and priorities.
- Minimum of 7 years of industry experience.
Responsibilities
- Continuous development of the Callisto sample prep system: this involves owning mechanical systems level requirements, architecting and driving systems solutions that span mechanical engineering and will interface with electrical and software engineering.
- Drive the sustaining engineering efforts such as failure analysis of issues reported by customers in the field. Translate these into learnings to design improvement to harden the existing Callisto system as well as develop requirements for the next-generation platform.
- Work closely with mechanical and systems engineers, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.
- Analytical modeling of designs using computer-based tools and hand calculations
- Rapid prototyping, integration and testing of parts and systems
- Interdisciplinary troubleshooting and root cause analysis
- Creating specialized test fixtures and assembly jigs
- Lead mechanical design reviews and technical presentations
- Work with supply chain and manufacturing on production transfer activities.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with computer based numerical and analytical tools like FEA, MATLAB, and/or -Python/Numpy
- Experience with control systems
- Knowledge of exact constraints and kinematic design
- Life science tools or biotechnology experience
- Experience with PLM systems