Mechanical Engineer (Contractor)

laurelin; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Laurelin is seeking an engineer to design and build mechanical fixtures, test stands, and structural hardware for coil fabrication and bench testing. You will manage the full lifecycle from CAD design through vendor fabrication, in-house machining, and final assembly.

The role requires hands-on shop competence and a proven track record of shipping mechanical hardware in small, integrated design-and-build teams, with emphasis on GD&T and tolerance analysis.

Qualifications

• Requires a proven track record of shipping mechanical hardware and strong proficiency in GD&T and tolerance analysis.
• Candidates must possess hands-on shop competence and experience working in small, integrated design-and-build teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and build mechanical fixtures, test stands, and structural hardware for coil fabrication and bench testing.
• Manage the full lifecycle from CAD design through vendor fabrication, in-house machining, and final assembly.

Skills

CAD

GD&T

Tolerance Analysis

Design For Machining

Fabrication

Assembly

Inspection

Vacuum Hardware

Cryogenic Fittings

Electromagnet Fixtures

Mechanical Design

Machining

Job description

Design and build mechanical fixtures, test stands, and structural hardware for coil fabrication and bench testing. Manage the full lifecycle from CAD design through vendor fabrication, in-house machining, and final assembly.

Requirements: Requires a proven track record of shipping mechanical hardware and strong proficiency in GD&T and tolerance analysis. Candidates must possess hands-on shop competence and experience working in small, integrated design-and-build teams.

Key Skills: CAD, GD&T, Tolerance Analysis, Design For Machining, Fabrication, Assembly, Inspection, Vacuum Hardware, Cryogenic Fittings, Electromagnet Fixtures, Mechanical Design, Machining