R&D Mechanical Fabrication Specialist

Stanford Climate Ventures; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Tynt is seeking a Mechanical Associate to lead hands-on device fabrication and build work for its light control platform. The role emphasizes owning problems end-to-end, designing, fabricating, testing, and iterating devices and processes with minimal direction.

You will prototype, refine assembly and lamination, review literature and patents, and bring new techniques to the table while supporting rapid, in-lab development in a fast-moving environment.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field, or equivalent industrial experience (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

Independent problem ownership

Documentation

Reading & translating literature

Clear communication

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering or Materials Science

MS welcomed/advantage

Tools

3D printing

Laser cutting

Basic electronics

Lamination/Coating equipment

Job description

Tynt is seeking a Mechanical Associate to lead hands-on device fabrication and build work for its light control platform. The role emphasizes owning problems end-to-end, designing, fabricating, testing, and iterating devices and processes with minimal direction.

You will prototype, refine assembly and lamination, review literature and patents, and bring new techniques to the table while supporting rapid, in-lab development in a fast-moving environment.