Senior Mechanical Engineer: Reel-to-Reel Conveyance Systems

MetOx International; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision available

401(k) match

Paid parental leave & adoption support

Educational reimbursement

Relocation assistance available

Job summary

MetOx International in Houston seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer focused on manufacturing conveyance systems to drive throughput and equipment reliability in HTS tape production. Paragraph 2: You will lead design, testing, integration, and collaboration with multiple engineering teams to optimize material handling and support next-gen superconducting tech. Paragraph 3: The role emphasizes mentorship, documentation, and scalable manufacturing in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 4 years’ experience in machine design or automated manufacturing equipment.
• Experience with precision conveyance and web handling preferred.
• Experience designing, building, commissioning, or supporting manufacturing equipment.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of conveyance systems for reel-to-reel manufacturing.
• Apply advanced mechanical engineering to optimize throughput and reliability.
• Design validation and testing of conveyance systems.
• Prepare engineering drawings, layouts, procedures, and reports.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and vendors.
• Provide technical mentorship and participate in reviews.

Skills

Machine design

Conveyance systems

Manufacturing equipment

Continuous manufacturing

Documentation

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Advanced degree substitution

Tools

Servo-driven systems

Robotics

Industrial automation

Job description

MetOx International in Houston seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer focused on manufacturing conveyance systems to drive throughput and equipment reliability in HTS tape production. Paragraph 2: You will lead design, testing, integration, and collaboration with multiple engineering teams to optimize material handling and support next-gen superconducting tech. Paragraph 3: The role emphasizes mentorship, documentation, and scalable manufacturing in a fast-paced environment.