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About Aurotect Aurotect builds systems that recover valuable metals from diverse feedstocks. Our technology combines chemistry, electrochemistry, and mechanical engineering to enhance metal recovery where these materials are collected. We are a small team of scientists, engineers, and builders moving from prototype development into commercial deployment. We're looking for an entry-level mechanical engineer who enjoys designing, building, testing, and improving physical equipment. The Role Working closely with our CTO and technical team, you will help develop and build Aurotect's metal recovery systems. Your work will span CAD design, component selection, hands-on assembly, troubleshooting, testing, and documentation. This role is suited to an early-career engineer who wants to follow hardware from a drawing through fabrication and into operation. You will take responsibility for defined components and projects, with technical direction and design review from the team. What You'll Do Design and revise mechanical parts, assemblies, fixtures, and equipment layouts using 3D CAD (Solidworks). Produce fabrication drawings, bills of materials, and assembly instructions; keep documentation aligned with the equipment we build. Select and integrate pumps, valves, tubing, fittings, tanks, sensors, and other mechanical and fluid-handling components. Use additive manufacturing to prototype, test, and produce parts and fixtures. Apply design for manufacturing and assembly principles to simplify fabrication, reduce cost, and improve consistency. Assemble, modify, and troubleshoot prototype and deployment systems using hand tools and shop equipment. Plan and conduct tests with the technical team, document results, and recommend improvements to reliability, serviceability, and ease of assembly. Work with suppliers and fabrication partners to source components, resolve drawing questions, and support builds. Support installation, commissioning, maintenance, and troubleshooting at customer sites as needed. Help integrate mechanical hardware for automation and remote operation as the systems evolve. Maintain an organized workspace and follow established laboratory, chemical-handling, and equipment safety procedures. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, mechanical engineering technology, or a closely related field. 0-2 years of relevant experience. Internships, co-ops, research, student teams, and substantial personal projects count. Working proficiency in a 3D CAD package (Solidworks) and the ability to create clear engineering drawings. Hands-on experience with additive manufacturing, including preparing parts for printing, operating equipment, and evaluating part quality and fit. Familiarity with design for manufacturing and assembly, demonstrated through coursework or practical projects. Practical experience assembling, testing, or repairing mechanical equipment. Understanding of engineering fundamentals, including materials, fluid mechanics, tolerances, and mechanical design. A methodical approach to troubleshooting and a willingness to ask questions, seek feedback, and learn. Clear communication, careful documentation, and reliable follow-through. Ability to work on-site in Savannah, Georgia, with occasional travel to support deployments. Familiarity with engineering simulation tools, such as finite element analysis (FEA) or computational fluid dynamics (CFD), demonstrated through coursework or practical projects. Helpful Experience Pumps, piping, fluid-handling equipment, or chemical process systems. Foundational chemistry knowledge through coursework or laboratory experience, particularly acids and bases, solution chemistry, electrochemistry, or chemical handling. Materials compatibility, seals, corrosion, and leak prevention. Machining or sheet metal fabrication. Sensors, actuators, basic wiring, instrumentation, or controls. Robotics, mechatronics, or automated equipment. Experience developing hardware in a startup, laboratory, or small engineering team. Working at Aurotect You'll work directly with the founding team and see your contributions become operating equipment. We value curiosity, resourcefulness, sound judgment, and care in execution. Responsibilities will grow as your skills and the company develop. The work takes place in a laboratory and workshop and includes hands-on equipment assembly, appropriate PPE, and occasional customer-site work. Want to Stand Out? We'd love a brief description of something you've designed, built, repaired, or improved. Tell us about the problem, your approach, and what you learned. Photos, CAD examples, or a project portfolio are welcome, but optional. Coursework, personal projects, internships, and professional work all count. Please explain your individual contribution to team projects. Share only materials you have permission to disclose; a general description is welcome if your work is confidential. There's no need to create a new project for this application.

Pay:

$60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person