Senior Mechanical Engineer

• Research, develop, and design mechanical and electromechanical and/or pneumatic prototypes, systems and subsystems for capital equipment (involving stepper or servo motors, pneumatic pumps, valves, etc…)
• Perform GD&T analysis of designs at the system and subsystem level
• Conduct system level integration and validation of designs (testing and troubleshooting)
• Plan and perform tests to analyze the feasibility, design, operation and performance of equipment, components and systems
• Continuous improvement related to enhancing system performance, reliability and manufacturability 
• Drive full documentation of design including BOM, drawings and procedures
• Oversee and coordinate activities involved in fabrication, operation, application, installation, and repair of mechanical or electromechanical products and systems.
• Manage small to mid-sized projects from concept to production.   
• Collaborate in a team environment working with Hardware, Software and Process.
• Participates in team and other assigned meetings 

• Required: 
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in mechanical engineering or a related field or higher
• 8 years of experience in Mechanical Systems Design and Development
• 5 years of CAD experience (Solidworks prefered) Solidworks PDM, Solidworks Electrical
• 8 years’ experience designing manufacturing systems for semiconductor, machining, automation, materials processing, or other related industrial capital equipment applications (Additive Manufacturing, Semiconductor, Solar, Robotics, CNC, or Biomedical Manufacturing Equipment Design Engineering experience)
• Experience in GD&T and quality detail drawing documentation.
• Thermal Analysis, FEA, CFD, and simulation software.
• Systems level thinker with experience working on complex mechanical systems
• High level of commitment to contribute to a positive, high-paced and results-oriented work environment
• Willing and able to work “Hands-on” to build, integrate and test newly developed systems and/or subsystems
• Self-driven and independent thinking. Ability to work independently.
• Strong desire to work for a company on disruptive technologies and make it a success.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

• Desired:
• Metal additive manufacturing experience a plus but not required
• Experience with risk analysis methods such as FMEA

About the Company:

Velo, Velo3D, Sapphire and Intelligent Fusion are registered trademarks of Velo3D, Inc. Without Compromise, Flow, Flow Developer, and Assure are trademarks of Velo3D, Inc.

With the only SupportFree laser powder bed fusion capability, we enable on-demand manufacturing of production quality Titanium, Inconel, and Aluminum parts with an unprecedented degree of design freedom and quality control. The VELO3D award-winning solution includes an integrated offering of hardware and software: Sapphire® metal AM production printer, Flow™ print preparation software, Assure™ quality assurance and control system, and an integrated manufacturing process that runs throughout the printing operation.

Our team enjoys excellent benefits including healthcare coverage and 401(K) employer contributions. We believe in transparency and recognizing exceptional efforts through our monthly all-hands meetings and team member appreciation awards.

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The starting base salary for this full-time position is between $145,000 and $170,000. This salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target for this position in the U.S. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as work experience, job-related skills, related education, work location, and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. In addition to a competitive base salary and a comprehensive benefits package, this position may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and equity program, as applicable.

Velo3D provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to, and prohibits discrimination and harassment based on, race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Salary : $145,000 - $170,000