Mechanical Engineer II

Markforged; Greater London; On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job description

Markforged (NYSE: MKFG) is reinventing the $1 trillion+ worldwide manufacturing industry so that engineers can build anything they imagine while reducing environmental impact. With the market’s most robust 3D printing hardware, software and material solution, a world-class team, great customers and abundant capital, we’re well placed to continue our growth and innovation.

We are looking for a Mechanical Engineer II to join our team that is developing the next generation of 3D printers. You will leverage your expertise in mechanism and machine design to help launch the next generation of additive manufacturing equipment. You’ll work in a multi-disciplinary team including electrical, software, and systems engineering to drive cross functional solutions to difficult problems. You’ll contribute to the entire lifecycle of products, from prototyping to production.

What you will own:

• Design components, mechanisms, and electromechanical subsystems for 3D printers and associated products using best practices in DFMA to meet design specifications
• Develop and execute test plans to evaluate performance of designs
• Root cause performance issues, identify corrective and preventative actions, and work cross functionally to resolve problems
• Build detailed design packages for transfer to production
• Support operations engineering and manufacturing in NPI and continuous improvement of existing products
• Advocate for best practices and drive cross functional collaboration and continuous improvement of designs, processes, and tools
• Pursue the rapid creation and transfer of knowledge to drive technical progress and efficient decision making
• Clearly and proactively communicate to others within and across projects and functions

What you have:

• B.S. in mechanical engineering, (M.S. preferred)
• 2+ years demonstrated success delivering complex electromechanical systems including industrial automation equipment, robots or similar systems that combine actuation systems, motion control, custom sensor integration, electronics, thermal systems or similar
• Strong fundamentals in the field of Mechanical Engineering including design and analysis from 1st principles, trade-studies, failure analysis and system level design
• Demonstrated proficiency in 3D CAD (SolidWorks preferred)
• Significant experience in one or more of the following areas: Machine design, DMFA, Systems analysis, Electronics packaging & thermal management, Electro-mechanical actuators & sensors, Root cause analysis, Structured problem solving
• Production drawings & GD&T
• Tolerance analysis
• Experience with shop tools including knee mills, lathes, hand tools, etc.
• Design of Experiments
• Design verification & validation testing
• Data analysis & statistics
• Python

This role is expected to be onsite in our Waltham, MA location.

Why Markforged?

We are reinventing manufacturing so that engineers can build anything they imagine.

We are one team that wins together!

You will be engaging every day with passionate and dedicated individuals in a collaborative environment working towards making best-in-class products.

For all US-based roles, we offer a competitive compensation package and a full suite of benefits, including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k), parental leave, commuter benefits, open PTO policy, and more. Our work environment includes casual dress, a fully stocked kitchen, bike storage, free parking, weekly catered lunches, and fitness perks. You will have unlimited access to our 3D printers for professional and personal parts!

Markforged values the differences among our employees and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. These differences include but are not limited to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, or service in the military. This goal emphasizes the development of inclusive work environments that capitalize on each employee’s skills, experience, and unique perspectives as we strive to achieve an unparalleled standard of excellence.