Mechanical Engineer — Reactor Design & Prototyping

Solcoa Industries

San Francisco (CA)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 250,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Generous stock options
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
Company-provided lunch daily
Visa sponsorship available

Job summary

Solcoa Industries is seeking a Mechanical Engineer in San Francisco, CA, to design and prototype rare-earth reactors. The role involves working from concept through commissioning, collaborating with machinists and researchers.

Required skills include proficiency in CAD (Fusion) and hands-on experience with machining. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $120K to $250K, along with generous benefits including health insurance and stock options.

Qualifications

  • Proficiency in CAD (Fusion) required.
  • Hands-on experience with metal machining and shop tools is essential.
  • Experience with high-temperature systems and/or vacuum hardware is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Architect and model reactor subsystems in CAD.
  • Specify components, tolerances, and materials for extreme conditions.
  • Build and iterate prototypes; analyze data for design decisions.
  • Develop procedures and safety documentation.

Skills

Proficiency in CAD (Fusion)
Hands-on experience with metal machining and shop tools
Experience with high-temperature systems and/or vacuum hardware
Detail-orientation

Education

Coursework or experience in chemistry or physics

Job description

Solcoa Industries is seeking a Mechanical Engineer in San Francisco, CA, to design and prototype rare-earth reactors. The role involves working from concept through commissioning, collaborating with machinists and researchers.

Required skills include proficiency in CAD (Fusion) and hands-on experience with machining. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $120K to $250K, along with generous benefits including health insurance and stock options.

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