Senior Mechanical Engineer

Divergent; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 122,400 - 168,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Equity plan

Paid parental leave

Comprehensive health benefits

Job summary

A technology company in Los Angeles seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer to design and develop manufacturing equipment for advanced systems. You will lead the mechanical design for a laser powder bed fusion machine, collaborating closely with multiple teams to ensure performance and reliability. The ideal candidate possesses 5+ years in complex system design and a strong background in automation and motion systems. Join us to contribute to pioneering production technologies while enjoying a competitive compensation package.

Qualifications

• 5+ years detailed design of complex mechanical systems.
• Extensive experience with motion systems or automation design.
• Hands-on experience with assembly and testing.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop manufacturing equipment for DAPS.
• Partner closely with software and process teams.
• Conduct structural, thermal, and dynamic analysis/simulation.

Skills

Motion system design

Automation design

GD&T experience

Hands-on assembly

Tools

Siemens NX

Teamcenter

Job description

Divergent is a technology company that has architected, invented, built, and commercialized an end-to-end factory system called the Divergent Adaptive Production System (DAPS) that comprehensively uses machine learning to optimally engineer, additively manufacture, and flexibly assemble complex integrated vehicle structures and subsystems. Products created using DAPS are superior in performance, lower in cost, rapidly customizable to meet mission and customer-specific requirements, faster to market, and scalable on demand to high volume production. Divergent is a qualified Tier 1 supplier to global automotive OEMs, and Divergent is now expanding to support mission critical needs in the Aerospace and Defense sector. Join us to be a part of this transformative journey, where your impact will shape the future of technology and production.

Purpose

The purpose of this role is to design and develop manufacturing equipment utilized by the Divergent Adaptive Production System (DAPS™). You would own the mechanical design and development of full systems and components for a laser powder bed fusion machine, ensuring they meet cost, reliability, performance, and schedule targets. To be successful in this role, you will partner closely with software, process, optics, and controls teammates to develop a complex, industrialized production machine/system.

The Role

• Conceptual through detailed design of various subsystems for advanced manufacturing systems.
• Associated structural, thermal and dynamic analysis / simulation.
• Integration of various electrical, controls, optical and fluids components as required.
• Collaborate with external design and manufacturing partners as required, ensuring high quality and schedule adherence to project milestones.
• Hands on development, fabrication, assembly, integration and test of systems.
• Troubleshooting of complex systems.

Basic Qualifications

• Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls.
• 5+ years detailed design of complex mechanical systems.
• Experience with motion system or automation design.
• Extensive drafting and GD&T experience.
• Experience with hands on assembly and testing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Siemens NX and Teamcenter.
• Experience with capital equipment design and production.
• Knowledgeable of laser powder-bed fusion or similar systems.
• FEA, Thermal, or other analysis skills.

Work Environment

• Office
• Laboratory
• Industrial equipment
• Metal powders

Pay Range: $122,400 USD - $168,300 USD

What We Offer

• Holistic Compensation Package: Enjoy a world-class compensation package that includes a competitive salary, equity plan, and discretionary results-based incentive bonus opportunities, ensuring you're truly valued for your contributions.
• Wellness and Time Off: Embrace a healthy lifestyle with paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays, including a year-end shutdown to recharge. We support growing families with paid parental leave, recognizing the importance of bonding time.
• Comprehensive Health and Wellness: Prioritize your well-being with our comprehensive health and wellness benefits, offering both HMO and Premium PPO options. Additionally, benefit from company-sponsored life insurance and short and long-term disability coverage for peace of mind.
• Investment in Growth: We're committed to your professional development. Take advantage of reimbursement opportunities for learning and development initiatives, empowering you to continuously expand your skill set and reach peak performance.
• Collaborative and High-Performing Environment: Join our collaborative, dynamic, and high-performing team within a fast-paced, mission-driven company. Together, we're disrupting the traditional manufacturing industry, fostering innovation, and integrating people and technology to reduce our footprint.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Divergent is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected characteristic. Divergent provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

EEO Poster

In order to adjust to changes in our business, it may become necessary to add, remove or modify certain duties and responsibilities, or to reassign you to another job position. From time to time you may be asked to work on special projects or to assist with other work. Your cooperation and assistance in performing such additional work is expected.

E-Verify: Right to Work

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Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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