R&D Mechanical Engineer – Mechanical System Ownership

Shinkei; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Shinkei Systems in El Segundo, CA is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to own the design and integration of electromechanical systems for quantifying seafood quality, from concept through build, test, and deployment in processing plants.

You will work in a cross-functional team with controls, mechanical design, software, and ML engineers; require a BS/MS in ME, hands-on prototyping, CAD and fabrication experience; travel 10–20% and a strong bias to action.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Hands-on prototyping experience with electromechanical systems.
• CAD, machining and fabrication experience.
• Background in robotics, sensors and embedded systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead electro-mechanical design from concept to prototype and test.
• Integrate sensors and data processing systems in a real-world plant setting.
• Collaborate with controls, mechanical design, software architecture and ML engineers.

Skills

Electro-mechanical design

Sensor integration

Data processing

Prototyping

Robotics

Embedded systems

CAD

Machining

Fabrication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BS/MS ME or related

Tools

CAD tools

Machining equipment

Fabrication tools

Job description

Position Overview

Shinkei Systems is pioneering technology to deliver the highest-quality seafood at scale.

Were looking for a Mechanical Engineer to sit at the intersection of fish biology research, engineering, and real-world operations. You will be pivotal in developing a system to quantify the quality of fish. You will own the design and integration of electromechanical systems, from initial concept through build, test, and deployment in commercial processing plants.

What you do:

• Electro-mechanical design, sensor integration, data processing, hands-on testing and validation

• Blank sheet mechanism design.

• Work in a cross functional team of controls, mechanical design, software architecture and machine learning engineers.

What you need:

• BS/MS ME or related.

• Physical prototyping background.

• CAD, machining, fabrication etc.

• Robotics, sensors, embedded systems.

Success requires:

• Ability to iterate fast through design, build and test cycles.

• Excited to work hands-on with fish.

• Excited to be a part of improving our food systems.

• Strong bias-to-action.

If the idea of working at the intersection of biology and technology to help pioneer industry-leading standards for seafood quality excites you, this role is for you.

This is a full-time, in-person position based in our El Segundo office, with approximately 10-20% travel.

Project: Auto-loading into NERA-CV / integrating in the plant. Design for automation in manufacturing.