Lead Mechanical Engineer - Additive Manufacturing Systems

Velo3D; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 159,000 - 216,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401(k) contributions

Team recognition programs

Job summary

Velo3D in Fremont, CA is seeking a Staff Mechanical Engineer to lead development and improvement of additive manufacturing processes and products. You will research, design, test, and document mechanical components and systems for capital equipment, working independently and with cross-functional teams.

The role requires hands-on building and validation, GD&T, thermal analysis, FEA/CFD, and overseeing projects from concept to production.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in mechanical engineering or a related field or higher.
• 8+ years of experience in Mechanical Systems Design and Development.
• 5+ years of CAD experience (SolidWorks preferred) SolidWorks PDM, SolidWorks Electrical.
• 8+ years’ experience designing manufacturing systems for semiconductor, machining, automation, materials processing, or related industrial capital equipment.
• Experience in GD&T and quality detail drawing documentation.
• Thermal Analysis, FEA, CFD, and simulation software.
• Systems level thinker with experience working on complex mechanical systems.
• Hands-on to build, integrate and test newly developed systems and/or subsystems.

Responsibilities

• Research, develop, and design mechanical and electromechanical prototypes and systems for capital equipment.
• Perform GD&T analysis of designs at system and subsystem level.
• Conduct system-level integration and validation (testing and troubleshooting).
• Plan and perform tests to analyze feasibility, design, operation and performance.
• Drive continuous improvement to enhance system performance, reliability and manufacturability.
• Document design including BOM, drawings and procedures.
• Coordinate fabrication, operation, installation, and repair activities.
• Manage small to mid-sized projects from concept to production.
• Collaborate with Hardware, Software and Process teams.
• Participate in team and other assigned meetings.

Skills

Mechanical systems design

Independent work

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

SolidWorks PDM

SolidWorks Electrical

FEA/CFD software

Job description

Velo3D in Fremont, CA is seeking a Staff Mechanical Engineer to lead development and improvement of additive manufacturing processes and products. You will research, design, test, and document mechanical components and systems for capital equipment, working independently and with cross-functional teams.

The role requires hands-on building and validation, GD&T, thermal analysis, FEA/CFD, and overseeing projects from concept to production.