Mechanical Engineer, Mid-Level

About the Role

Join the mechanical engineering team at a Series A industrial recycling technology company. You will design and build the physical systems behind metal sorting equipment, helping turn designs into reliable machines operating in demanding scrapyard environments.

What You'll Do

• Design singulation, conveyance, and material handling systems that deliver scrap to sensors at precise positions and speeds.

• Own machine frames, enclosures, guarding, and sensor mounts, maintaining optical alignment under vibration and harsh conditions.

• Manage tolerance stack-ups, GD&T, design for manufacturing, and fabrication drawing packages in coordination with vendors and machine shops.

• Lead on-site installation, commissioning, testing, and hands-on equipment improvements.

• Develop throughput and uptime models, facility layouts, line balancing plans, and maintenance access strategies.

What We're Looking For

• 3 to 7 years of hands-on mechanical engineering experience in hardware, automation, robotics, aerospace, semiconductor, or a similarly complex environment.

• A bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline from a strong engineering program.

• Experience owning mechanical or electromechanical systems from design through fabrication, testing, and commissioning, including on-site installation work and travel.

• Proficiency with SolidWorks, CAD, GD&T, and released drawing packages.

• Familiarity with material handling and complex mechanical systems, with experience in structural, vibration, or tolerance stack-up analysis.

• Working knowledge of servo and pneumatic actuation, PLCs, and FMEA; vendor sourcing and machine shop coordination experience is valuable.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary range: $135,000 to $190,000 annually. Visa sponsorship is available.

Location

On-site in San Francisco, California, United States.