Associate Mechanical Engineer

Associate Mechanical Engineer Jupiter Volta Inc. Berkeley, CA Job Details Full-time $80,000 - $100,000 a year 15 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Qualifications Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering Mechanical engineering Fabrication Mechanical assembly 3D CAD modeling Machine design GD&T Bachelor's degree Design for manufacturability (DFM) Full Job Description Jupiter Volta Inc. is looking for a dynamic, ambitious, and hands-on Mechanical Engineer to design and develop high-tech R D systems for a novel plasma chemistry technology. As a member of our small but talented team of engineers and scientists, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact in different areas and grow quickly in your career, driving initiatives and enlarging your skillset and expertise. The successful candidate will be a self-starter with a pragmatic approach, who is capable of working independently and incrementally towards ambitious goals via the application of foundational engineering principles. Our ideal candidate seeks a new mission-driven challenge, who will thrive in our team culture of innovation, excellence, and passion for changing the world.

Key Responsibilities:

Demonstrated skill with CAD design software Able to generate 3D CAD models, 2D drawings, work instructions, and bills of materials (BOMs). Capability and desire to develop understanding of plasma / chemical / electrical / material interactions within electromechanical systems. Basic understanding of electrical engineering principals. Design, assemble, test, troubleshoot, and improve components, subassemblies, and entire system modules for high-tech R D plasma chemistry equipment Work with scientists and process engineers to fabricate hardware solutions to match process needs Design parts for maintaining high purity environments, troubleshooting sealing issues Communicate effectively with process engineers and scientists to understand process needs in terms such as thermodynamics, mass transfer, and electrical conductivity; and use this knowledge to describe physical functions of your parts and assemblies.

Required Skills and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering 1-3 years of experience in a dedicated Mechanical Engineering Design role as a part of a project team, internship, and/or work experience Working knowledge of GD&T and DFM Fluency in SolidWorks or another mechanical CAD package Knowledge of industrial/vacuum plumbing components such as NPT, push-to-connect, compression, VCR, KF, CF, ISO, Tri-Clamp Basic fabrication skills - e.g. bandsaw, drill press, lathe, mill, welding, etc. Mechanical assembly skills

Bonus Skills:

Experience as a member of college engineering competition teams - e.g. FSAE, Combat Robotics, Solar Car Challenge, American Rocketry Challenge, etc. Experience with vacuum and/or fluid systems Experience with high voltage systems Jupiter Volta is an early-stage startup. Compensation will include equity and be awarded based on experience. Location is on-site in Berkeley, CA. and

Richmond, CA Job Type:

Full-time Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off

Sick Leave Policy Work Location:

In person at our Berkeley and Richmond locations

Pay:

$80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Work Location:

In person