Lead Mechanical Engineer, Additive Manufacturing Systems

Velo3D; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401(k) employer contributions

Monthly all-hands meetings

Job summary

Velo3D in Fremont, CA is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the development of additive manufacturing processes and capital equipment, applying mechanical engineering, materials science, and 3D printing.

Responsibilities include design, testing, documentation, GD&T, and collaboration with hardware, software and process teams. 8+ years of experience, SolidWorks expertise, and hands-on building and testing are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in mechanical engineering or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in mechanical systems design and development.
• 5+ years of CAD experience (SolidWorks preferred) including SolidWorks PDM and SolidWorks Electrical.
• 8+ years designing manufacturing systems for semiconductor, automation, materials processing, or related capital equipment (AM, semiconductor, robotics, CNC, or biomedical equipment).
• Experience in GD&T and quality detail drawing documentation.
• Thermal analysis, FEA, CFD, and simulation software.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Hands-on ability to build, integrate and test newly developed systems and/or subsystems.
• Self-driven and independent thinking.

Responsibilities

• Research, design and prototype mechanical and electromechanical systems for capital equipment.
• Perform GD&T analysis at system and subsystem levels.
• Conduct system-level integration, testing and troubleshooting.
• Plan and run tests to evaluate design feasibility and performance.
• Drive continuous improvements for reliability and manufacturability.
• Create complete design documentation, BOMs and procedures.
• Coordinate fabrication, installation, and support for mechanical subsystems.
• Manage small to mid-sized projects from concept to production.
• Collaborate with Hardware, Software and Process teams.

Skills

Mechanical systems design

Hands-on testing

GD&T

Thermal analysis

FEA/CFD

Project management

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

SolidWorks PDM

SolidWorks Electrical

Job description

Velo3D in Fremont, CA is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the development of additive manufacturing processes and capital equipment, applying mechanical engineering, materials science, and 3D printing.

Responsibilities include design, testing, documentation, GD&T, and collaboration with hardware, software and process teams. 8+ years of experience, SolidWorks expertise, and hands-on building and testing are required.