Mechanical Design Engineer

Treeswift Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, vision for you & deps

Life & disability insurance

Parental leave 16 weeks

Unlimited PTO

401(k)

OneMedical membership

Commuter benefits

Team meals

Job summary

Treeswift Inc. in New York, NY is seeking a Mechanical Designer/CAD Engineer to design hardware in OnShape and drive the path from prototyping to production.

You will work with the Head of Hardware and Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to own the CAD arc, collaborating with field operations, software, and robotics teams to ensure performance where it counts. The role requires hands-on prototyping, solid/surface modeling expertise, and a drive to deliver production-ready designs in a fast-moving

Qualifications

• Proven track record taking physical products to market
• Experience with physical prototyping beyond 3D prints
• - Proficient in solid/surface modeling
• - Built and maintained medium to large CAD models and BOMs
• - Clear communication across technical and non-technical teams
• - Degree in Industrial Design or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

• Build and manage CAD files in OnShape; experience with SolidWorks or CREO is a plus
• Bring innovative ideas and rapid execution for fast small-volume manufacturing
• Own CAD hygiene and update revisions
• Inform DFM with prior market experience on commercial products
• Improve team collaboration for rapid development and smooth production

Skills

CAD design

Solid & surface modeling

Prototype experience

Cross-functional communication

Team collaboration

Industrial design or mechanical eng

Education

Industrial Design or Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

OnShape

SolidWorks

CREO

Job description

About Treeswift

In the face of rising threats, increasing pressure on affordability, and unprecedented demand for power, Treeswift empowers energy companies to modernize their field work to meet the growth and challenges ahead.

We build physical AI for the field worker: whether on foot or in a vehicle, our technology is an ironman suit for engineers, linemen, and vegetation crews: same worker, same boots on the ground, now operating at 10x productivity. Our platform is powered by cutting edge hardware, sensors (LiDAR, camera, etc…), AI and software designed to revolutionize work in the toughest environments.

Since our first pilot with a utility in June 2024, we've grown fast, now working with three of the five largest utilities in the US. To date, our technology has enabled our customers to reduce wildfire risk, regulatory and outage risk from vegetation, avoid delays and cost overruns in new construction, and accelerate recovery from severe storms.

To tackle this challenge, we are bringing together a team of mission-driven experts with deep industry experience in robotics (Penn, Caltech, CMU) and enterprise software development (Palantir, Stripe, Oracle, MongoDB). We have raised funding from leading investors including Penny Pritzker’s Inspired Capital.

We are headquartered in midtown Manhattan, with additional offices in San Francisco and Philadelphia.

Our growth is only accelerating. We’re looking for deeply curious and highly ambitious people who want to have a real world impact. Come build the future of (field) work with us.

About the role:

As a Mechanical Designer/CAD Engineer at Treeswift, you'll work at the intersection of cutting-edge AI and real-world field deployment, building the CAD models in OnShape to realize the hardware that we manufacture in house. You'll work alongside the Head of Hardware and Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to own the full arc from prototyping to production, working closely with our field operations, software, and robotics teams to ensure our products perform where it counts most. This is a high-impact role at a company moving fast, where your work will directly shape how some of the largest utilities in the country manage their infrastructure. You will report directly to our Head of Hardware.

What You'll Do:

• Build and manage our CAD files in OnShape. We realize it is a relatively new software, but ideally you are just like us and bring many years of professional experience using SolidWorks or CREO

• Bring innovative ideas and rapid execution to how we build. We take full advantage of the new age of fast small volume manufacturing and exploit that to our advantage.

• Own and improve CAD hygiene and update revs

• Apply your experience with commercial products you’ve taken to market to inform DFM

• Raise the bar for how the engineering team collaborates on rapid development, and ensure we get to production smoothly

Experience / Skills:

• You have a proven track record of taking physical products to market in a commercial setting, not just research or academic contexts

• You have hands‑on experience with physical prototypes. Not just 3D prints but comfortable with traditional hand prototyping if needed.

• You are proficient in Solid and Surface modeling

• You have built and maintained medium to large scale CAD models and BOM’s

• You communicate clearly across technical and non‑technical teams and thrive in a collaborative, fast‑moving environment

• A degree in Industrial Design, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent work experience

Nice to haves:

• Experience and proficiency in OnShape

• Familiarity with production methods and material science. You know what we know by hands on experience, not a bookworm academic

• Prior experience at an early‑stage startup where you've had to build and iterate quickly with limited resources

• Even though this role’s primary function is CAD, you are naturally curious and can jump in with us to solve design and engineering challenges. Sit with a cup of coffee alongside us and bounce ideas back and forth.

What We Value

• Mission first. We value team members who are focused on working towards the best outcomes for the customer and the business.

• Curiosity. We are constantly learning – from each other and from our customers.. We aren’t afraid to learn we were wrong in the process and adapt our approach accordingly.

• Owners mindset. If you see an opportunity for improvement, run with it. We believe that good ideas can come from anywhere, no matter your role.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity package

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your eligible dependents

• Life insurance and short- and long‑term disability coverage

• 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave to support all new parents

• Flexible, unlimited paid time off

• 401(k) retirement savings plan

• Free OneMedical membership

• Commuter benefits

• Snacks, goodies, and team lunches provided twice a week to keep you fueled and connected with your colleagues.

The estimated base salary range for this role is $130,000 to $150,000. Final compensation is determined by skills, experience, qualifications, and location, and does not include the value of any bonuses, benefits, or long‑term incentives. This range is disclosed in compliance with the New York City Human Rights Law and applies to NYC‑based roles. Compensation may vary for candidates located outside of New York City.

Treeswift is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We provide employment opportunities without regard to age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

If you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, whether it be alternate forms of material, accessible meeting rooms, etc., please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.