Senior R&D Machinist

Modern Electron; Woodinville (WA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior R&D Machinist to join their dynamic team. This role involves producing high-precision prototype parts and tooling, operating both manual and CNC machines, and collaborating closely with engineers and designers. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in machining, a strong understanding of materials, and excellent problem-solving skills. This position not only offers a competitive salary but also a comprehensive benefits package, including stock options, health insurance, and generous PTO. If you're passionate about precision engineering and teamwork, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Incentive stock options

Retirement matching

Company paid medical, dental, vision insurance

Generous PTO

Flexible working schedules

Parental leave

Annual professional development budget

Employee assistance program

Dog-friendly office

Relocation assistance

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of experience as a prototype machinist in a commercial environment.
• Hands-on experience with manual and CNC machines and CAM software.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality precision parts and tooling in various materials.
• Design and fabricate custom tools and fixtures for machining.

Skills

Manual machining

CNC machining

CAM Software

Problem-solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

High school education or equivalent

Vocational Technical Training

Tools

ProtoTrak Lathe

CNC lathe

Micrometers

Vernier calipers

CAM software (Autodesk-Fusion 360, MasterCAM)

Job description

Senior R&D Machinist
Modern Hydrogen
Woodinville, WA - Full Time – Onsite

Modern Hydrogen has an immediate opening for a dayshift Senior R&D Machinist to support the Engineering team. The machinist’s goal is to operate machines and produce complex production and prototype parts to high-tolerance design specifications in an accurate and timely manner. In this role, you will produce prototype parts spanning basic designs to complex assemblies. You will work closely with an interdisciplinary and collaborative team of fabricators, designers, technicians, engineers, and scientists.

This is for dayshift and onsite role. The Senior R&D Machinist will be required to work on-site in our facility in Woodinville, WA 5 days per week and attend quarterly company events in the Seattle area. These events are geared towards fostering connections between colleagues, building a strong team, and having fun together. Overtime may occasionally be required for this role.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Machine high quality, precision parts and tooling in a variety of materials (e.g. 304/316 SS, Nickel 200, Copper 101, superalloy/refractory materials)
• Handle material from rough stock to finished parts
• Set up and operate conversational equipment (ProtoTrak Lathe and Mill)
• Set up and operate a CNC lathe and mill
• Design and fabricate custom tools and fixtures
• Study drawings, schematics, engineering information, or sample parts to determine product dimensions and tolerances as well as best method and sequence of operations needed to fabricate parts
• Assist engineers and designers with design activities and make suggestions relating to machining and fabrication of parts and assemblies
• Help maintain shop equipment, inventory, and supplies
• Train coworkers on machine shop equipment and safety procedures
• Assist in other work areas, including but not limited to performing and assisting with test setup and equipment assembly
• Examine machines and mechanical equipment to diagnose any sources of trouble
• Other duties as assigned

ESSENTIAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:

• Hands-on experience with the operation of manual or ProtoTRAK machines
• Experience with CAM Software and programming parts
• Understanding and experience with reading imperial and metric dimensions and tolerances, including GD&T
• Experience using outside and inside micrometers, vernier calipers, and vernier height and depth gauges
• Understanding of how to select and prepare appropriate tools, machines, and materials to be used for machining work in both soft materials (e.g., plastic, copper, aluminum, etc.) as well as superalloy/refractory materials (e.g., Molybdenum, Tungsten, Inconel, etc.)
• Experience designing alignment and holding fixtures, 3 and 4-jaw chucks, attachments, and materials onto machines
• Excellent problem-solving skills and solution orientation
• Impeccable written and verbal communication
• Ability and enthusiasm to work as part of a highly collaborative, dynamic, and diverse team
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (e.g. Excel, Word, PowerPoint), as well as chat and teleconferencing applications (e.g. Teams, Slack)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school education or equivalent
• 6-10 years of experience as a prototype machinist in a commercial environment
• Experience with metrology tools such as gauges, calipers, and micrometers

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Vocational Technical Training
• Experience working in a startup environment
• Experience using and maintaining CNC machines and TRAK mill/lathe
• Knowledge of multi-axis CNC milling and turning
• Experience with modern CAM software (Autodesk-Fusion 360, MasterCAM, or similar)
• Experience machining refractory metals

BENEFITS:

Modern Hydrogen is proud to offer a comprehensive total compensation package designed to support our employees & their families and promote health & wellness.

• Pay range is $30.00 - $48.00/hour.
• Ownership of the company in the form of incentive stock options (ISOs).
• Retirement matching through Ascensus’ SIMPLE IRA with elective 3% employer match.
• Company paid medical, dental, vision, life insurance ($100,000), and AD&D for employees. 50% covered for dependents.
• Optional access to our flexible spending account or health savings account, optional vision insurance buy-up, and additional voluntary life buy-up.
• Generous PTO: ten days of vacation per year (accrual rate increases with every year of tenure), sick leave, two personal days per year (prorated upon hire), eight paid holidays per year, three to five days of bereavement leave per instance, five days per year for jury duty.
• 8 paid holidays.
• Flexible working schedules.
• Parental leave to welcome a new family member.
• Annual professional development budget.
• Employee assistance program which includes wellness planning, estate planning, financial counseling and more.
• Dog-friendly office, fully stocked breakroom, engaging company events, and friendly and fun team!
• Relocation assistance for those moving from out of state.

Exact salary may vary depending on job location, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, education, training, certifications/licenses, and other business needs.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the US. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.