Associate Mechnical Engineer

Ledgent Technology; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledgent Technology seeks an Associate Mechanical Engineer in Berkeley, CA to own the full lifecycle of prototype plasma chemistry equipment—from design through assembly and testing to drive continuous improvements. You’ll collaborate with scientists, technicians, and engineers to meet process needs and advance vacuum systems.

The role requires a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering, 3+ years in mechanical design, and hands-on fabrication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, or other engineering education including expertise in design of physical systems.
• 3+ years of experience in a dedicated Mechanical Engineering Design role
• Basic fabrication skills - e.g. bandsaw, drill press, lathe, welding, etc.
• Fluency in SolidWorks or another mechanical CAD package
• Knowledge of industrial/vacuum plumbing components such as NPT, push-to-connect, compression, VCR, KF, CF, ISO, Tri-Clamp
• Mechanical assembly skills

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the full lifecycle development of prototype R&D plasma chemistry equipment, from design, assembly, and testing to troubleshooting and continuous improvement of components, subassemblies, and entire system modules.
• Design vacuum chambers, components for maintaining high purity environments, and subsystems to support capital equipment including but not limited to: frames, electrical cabinets, coolant systems, metrology, gas panels, and process lines
• Experience troubleshooting sealing issues
• Work with technicians, scientists and process engineers to fabricate hardware solutions to match process needs
• Communicate effectively with scientists and process, software, and electrical engineers to understand process needs in terms such as thermodynamics, mass transfer, electrical conductivity and metrology equipment

Skills

SolidWorks

Vacuum systems

Plasma chemistry

Thermodynamics

Process engineering

Mechanical assembly

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Salary: USD110000 - USD130000 per year

AssociateMechanical Engineer

FTE - Direct Hire

Salary: $110k - $130k per year depending on experience

We arelooking for a dynamic, ambitious, and hands-on Mechanical Engineer to Engineering, R&D, Chemical, Plasma, Thermal, SCADA, Fluid dynamics, Mechanical Engineering, SolidWorks, Vacuum Systems. As a member of our small but talented team of engineers and scientists, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact in different areas and grow quickly in your career, driving initiatives and enlarging your skillset and expertise. The successful candidate will be a self-starter with a pragmatic approach, who is capable of working independently and incrementally towards ambitious goals via the application of foundational engineering principles. Our ideal candidate seeks a new mission-driven challenge, who will thrive in our team culture of innovation, excellence, and passion for changing the world.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the full lifecycle development of prototype R&D plasma chemistry equipment, from design, assembly, and testing to troubleshooting and continuous improvement of components, subassemblies, and entire system modules.
• Design vacuum chambers, components for maintaining high purity environments, and subsystems to support capital equipment including but not limited to: frames, electrical cabinets, coolant systems, metrology, gas panels, and process lines
• Experience troubleshooting sealing issues
• Work with technicians, scientists and process engineers to fabricate hardware solutions to match process needs
• Communicate effectively with scientists and process, software, and electrical engineers to understand process needs in terms such as thermodynamics, mass transfer, electrical conductivity and metrology equipment

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, or other engineering education including expertise in design of physical systems.
• 3+ years of experience in a dedicated Mechanical Engineering Design role
• Basic fabrication skills - e.g. bandsaw, drill press, lathe, welding, etc.
• Fluency in SolidWorks or another mechanical CAD package
• Knowledge of industrial/vacuum plumbing components such as NPT, push-to-connect, compression, VCR, KF, CF, ISO, Tri-Clamp
• Mechanical assembly skills

Bonus Skills:

• Experience with rapid prototype procurement
• Experience in scientific device development or similar field