Mechanical Automation / Equipment Engineer

Rangeview Inc.; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

A cutting-edge manufacturing firm in El Segundo seeks a Mechanical Automation Engineer to design and optimize automated manufacturing equipment. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering and at least 2 years of experience in aerospace or automation. Responsibilities include developing systems from concept to production, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and driving improvement projects. The role offers a competitive benefits package including unlimited PTO and health insurance.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of engineering experience.
• Familiarity with mechanical design tools.
• Hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong Mechanical Design Skills (materials selection, statics/dynamics, tolerancing, component selection).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop automated manufacturing equipment.
• Collaborate with Production and peer teams.
• Document equipment for intuitive operation.
• Collaborate with Production, M&P, and other peer teams to ensure alignment of projects to business goals
• Resolve issues encountered in production. Develop and test engineering changes as necessary
• Ensure equipment meets requirements for throughput, quality, safety, footprint
• Identify and drive improvement projects to improve current manufacturing process
• Document equipment so that it is simple and intuitive to operate complex equipment

Skills

Engineering experience in aerospace, automation, or manufacturing

Mechanical Design Skills

Communication skills

PLM

Manufacturing experience

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering

Tools

CAD

FEA

PLM

Job description

Rangeview is on a mission to build the foundry system that reindustrializes America. We exist to break the legacy manufacturing trap by reinventing critical production for the twenty‑first century. Through advanced software, deep automation, breakthroughs in materials science, and modern financing strategies, Rangeview rewrites both the cost curve and the power structure of making metal parts.

Job Summary

As a Mechanical Automation Engineer, you will design, develop, document, test, and commission automated manufacturing equipment. A successful candidate for this role will demonstrate determination, integrity, curiosity, and technical capability.

We are currently hiring for L1(entry level) - L3IC (Senior).

Job Responsibilities

• Design and develop manufacturing equipment from concept to production
• Evaluate, qualify, and engage with vendors for components, subsystems, and entire pieces of manufacturing equipment.
• Perform failure mode analysis to ensure equipment is safe, reliable, and performant
• Collaborate with Production, M&P, and other peer teams to ensure alignment of projects to business goals
• Resolve issues encountered in production. Develop and test engineering changes as necessary.
• Ensure equipment meets requirements for throughput, quality, safety, footprint.
• Identify and drive improvement projects to improve current manufacturing process
• Document equipment so that it is simple and intuitive to operate complex equipment

Minimum Qualifications

• 2+ years of engineering experience in aerospace, automation, and/or manufacturing
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, or similar Engineering discipline, or demonstrated equivalent experience.
• Familiarity with other mechanical design tools (CAD, FEA, PLM, etc.)
• Hands on experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong Mechanical Design Skills (materials selection, statics/dynamics, tolerancing, component selection, etc.)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with investment casting, vacuum melting & casting, heat treatment, ceramics manufacturing, or similar
• Familiarity with SLA printers, furnaces or high-vacuum systems.
• Familiarity with highly regulated production environments and safety-critical equipment
• Familiarity with industrial controls (PLC, HMI, common controls components)
• Has had ownership over automated equipment builds.
• Worked for a high-growth tech company / start-up

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed

Summary Pay Range

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline. Salaries are based on demonstrated candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Benefits and Perks

Rangeview offers a competitive benefits package, including unlimited PTO, medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Compliance

Rangeview is a DDTC-registered, ITAR-compliant business. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Rangeview is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Rangeview is governed on the basis of merit and aptitude and will not be influenced in any manner by any legally protected status.