R&D Mechanical Associate: Hands-on Device Fabrication

Tynt Technologies; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Tynt Technologies in Boulder, CO is seeking a Mechanical Associate to lead hands-on device fabrication and build work within its light control platform. You will design and fabricate devices, develop assembly processes, test and iterate, and bring evidence-based next steps to the team.

The role is deeply hands-on, in-lab, with a high bar for independence, not remote or hybrid, and requires comfort with ambiguity and changing priorities. Senior engineers set direction while you drive execution.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field (MS welcome).
• 2+ years of hands-on industrial or applied device fabrication and build experience.
• Demonstrated track record of owning fabrication or process work independently, from problem to working result, with minimal supervision.
• Strong hands-on fabrication, prototyping, and mechanical build skills.
• Ability to read and digest technical literature and translate it into practical build and process approaches.
• Adaptability and comfort with shifting priorities, ambiguity, and rapid change.
• Strong documentation habits and clear written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Independently design, fabricate, and test R&D devices, refining fabrication and assembly approaches as you learn.
• Develop, troubleshoot, and improve build processes, including coating, lamination, and assembly, to increase reproducibility and throughput.
• Design and build fixtures, tooling, and test setups as needed.
• Review published literature and patents in relevant fields and apply findings to current builds and experiments, identifying techniques, materials, and methods worth testing at Tynt.
• Bring new ideas and solutions to the team proactively, with the reasoning and evidence to back them.
• Diagnose device and process failures independently and implement corrective actions.
• Analyze test data, summarize findings clearly, and recommend next steps.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot lab and prototyping equipment.
• Record results accurately in experimental databases and maintain a clean, safe lab environment.

Skills

Hands-on fabrication

Prototyping

Mechanical build

Read and digest literature

Adaptability

Documentation

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering / Materials Science

Tools

3D printers

Laser cutters

Basic electronics

Rapid prototyping equipment

Job description

Tynt Technologies in Boulder, CO is seeking a Mechanical Associate to lead hands-on device fabrication and build work within its light control platform. You will design and fabricate devices, develop assembly processes, test and iterate, and bring evidence-based next steps to the team.

The role is deeply hands-on, in-lab, with a high bar for independence, not remote or hybrid, and requires comfort with ambiguity and changing priorities. Senior engineers set direction while you drive execution.