Mechanical & Systems Design Engineer

untill; Hudson (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Fully subsidized health insurance plan

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA) with公司

Job summary

Untill, an agricultural technology company, seeks a mechanical and systems engineer to own the physical and electrical infrastructure of our Hudson, MA operation and to design and build automation for future facilities.

You'll work hands-on with the team to engineer, iterate, and scale the technology that makes our farm run, including automation of grow structures, conveyance, fluid delivery, and electrical control systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 7+ years of hands-on experience in mechanical and automation system design for manufacturing environments.
• Experience designing, maintaining, and troubleshooting complex automation systems.
• Experience designing, building, and commissioning high-voltage and low-voltage electrical cabinet systems.
• Experience programming and troubleshooting PLCs (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar).
• Familiarity with NEC code, OSHA requirements for factory environments, and electrical safety best practices.
• Demonstrated experience designing and troubleshooting pressurized plumbing and fluid handling systems.
• Hands-on prototyping and fabrication experience (sheet metal, machining, structural assembly).
• Strong proficiency in SolidWorks.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, resource-constrained environment where you own problems end-to-end

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and continuously improve automated production infrastructure including grow structures, automated conveyance systems, fluid delivery networks, and electrical control systems.
• Specify, install, program, and maintain PLC-based automation systems to control and monitor production equipment.
• Design, wire, and troubleshoot high-voltage and low-voltage electrical cabinet systems in compliance with applicable safety codes.
• Lead the engineering design of automation systems for future Untill facilities — from concept and prototyping through full buildout.
• Scope and manage multiple concurrent engineering projects, coordinating with external contractors and vendors to deliver on time and on budget.
• Identify failure points and implement preventive maintenance programs for all mechanical, automation, and electrical systems.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with cultivation staff to understand operational needs and translate them into automation and equipment solutions.

Skills

Mechanical design

Automation system design

Prototyping

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Allen-Bradley PLC

Siemens PLC

Python

Electrical cabinet design

HVAC design

HMI integration

Job description

Untill is an agricultural technology company that develops automated vertical farming technology. We currently operate our patented technology through a commercial farm in Hudson, MA, growing pesticide-free leafy greens year-round and delivering fresh, local produce at competitive market pricing — not as a niche premium product.

Overview

We are seeking a mechanical and systems engineer to own the physical and electrical infrastructure of our current operation and to play a central role in designing and building the automation systems that will define our future facilities. You'll work hands-on alongside our team to engineer, iterate, and scale the technology that makes our farm run.

What You'll Do

• Design, build, and continuously improve automated production infrastructure including grow structures, automated conveyance systems, fluid delivery networks, and electrical control systems
• Specify, install, program, and maintain PLC-based automation systems to control and monitor production equipment
• Design, wire, and troubleshoot high-voltage and low-voltage electrical cabinet systems in compliance with applicable safety codes
• Lead the engineering design of automation systems for future Untill facilities — from concept and prototyping through full buildout
• Scope and manage multiple concurrent engineering projects, coordinating with external contractors and vendors to deliver on time and on budget
• Identify failure points and implement preventive maintenance programs for all mechanical, automation, and electrical systems
• Collaborate cross-functionally with cultivation staff to understand operational needs and translate them into automation and equipment solutions

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 7+ years of hands-on experience in mechanical and automation system design for manufacturing environments
• Demonstrated experience designing, maintaining, and troubleshooting complex automation systems
• Experience designing, building, and commissioning high-voltage and low-voltage electrical cabinet systems
• Experience programming and troubleshooting PLCs (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar)
• Familiarity with NEC code, OSHA requirements for factory environments, and electrical safety best practices
• Demonstrated experience designing and troubleshooting pressurized plumbing and fluid handling systems
• Hands-on prototyping and fabrication experience (sheet metal, machining, structural assembly)
• Strong proficiency in SolidWorks
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, resource-constrained environment where you own problems end-to-end

What's Preferred

• Experience in startups or small manufacturing operations where you've worn multiple hats
• Experience with hydroponic or controlled-environment agriculture systems
• Proficiency in Python for automation scripting or data collection
• Experience modeling and designing HVAC systems
• Understanding of HMI integration with PLC systems
• Experience with food-grade manufacturing standards and handling requirements

Untill offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience and the opportunity to build something from the ground up with a small, committed team. Our benefits package includes:

• 401(k) plan
• Fully subsidized health insurance plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) with company match