Electromechanical Engineer (Mechanism Development & Production) Flipper Forge Pinball Inc. Mountain View, CA Job Details Part-time | Full-time $115,000 - $125,000 a year 21 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance 401(k) matching Flexible schedule Qualifications 3D modeling software Bachelor of Science Tooling design GD&T 3D printing Design for manufacturability (DFM) 3D modeling Full Job Description About the Role We design and build next-generation, high-performance pinball and interactive arcade systems. We are seeking an experienced Electromechanical Engineer to help transform early-stage mechanical designs and prototypes into robust, repeatable, and high-reliability mechanisms ready for volume manufacturing. In this role, you will bridge the gap between initial mechanical concepting and factory-ready assembly. You will take complex, moving assemblies, incorporating precise spatial movement, motion control, solenoids, sensors, and structural metal/plastic fabrication and optimize them for production, durability, serviceability, and cost. Core Responsibilities Design for Manufacturing (DFM) & Assembly (DFA): Redesign and refine complex dynamic mechanisms to streamline assembly processes, reduce part counts, and lower BOM costs while maintaining strict structural tolerances.
Precision Motion & Actuation Systems:
Design, select, and integrate motion components (linear rails, lead screws, belt drives, stepper/servo motors, solenoids, bearings, and encoders) optimized for high-cycle dynamic applications.
Multi-Axis Dynamic Kinematics:
Develop and test multi-degree-of-freedom positioning assemblies that deliver precise, repeatable, high-speed movement under continuous cycle fatigue.
Prototyping & Testing:
Build, debug, and execute rapid iteration testing on functional mechanisms. Establish lifecycle testing, stress analysis, and failure mode analysis (FMEA) to ensure high field reliability.
Cross-Functional Integration:
Partner closely with firmware, hardware, and system architecture teams to integrate motor drivers, limit switches, optical sensors, and microcontrollers.
Production Handoff:
Create detailed 3D CAD models, manufacturing drawings (GD&T), bills of materials (BOMs), assembly documentation, and quality control fixtures for internal assembly or contract manufacturing partners.
What We're Looking For Education & Experience:
B.S. + Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Electromechanical Engineering, or a related field, with 5+ years of hands-on experience bringing complex motion-control mechanisms from prototype to production.
Precision Kinematics & Motion Control:
Proven track record in designing high-cycle, multi-axis automated motion systems, including linear guides, multi-axis drive structures, belt/screw mechanisms, and motor selection.
CAD & GD&T
Expertise:
Familiarity in 3D CAD modeling (SolidWorks, Inventor, or equivalent) and standard drafting conventions using Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T per
ASME Y14.5
).
Hands-on Mechanical & Electrical Debugging:
Proficiency with shop equipment (mills, lathes, 3D printing, sheet metal fabrication) and basic electronics diagnostic tools (multimeters, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers).
Production Transition:
Demonstrated experience taking early-stage dynamic prototypes through DFM/DFA and establishing reliable manufacturing and vendor tooling pipelines. Skills & Experience Experience with consumer or commercial electromechanical products (e.g., arcade equipment, gaming machinery, robotics, automated vending, or commercial automation). Familiarity with embedded motion control systems, stepper/servo motor tuning, microstepping, and sensor integration (optical interruptors, Hall effect, limit switches). Practical knowledge of sheet metal design, injection molding, precision machining, and custom hardware fasteners. Experience developing custom test rigs and automated cycle-testing fixtures to validate component longevity prior to mass production. Knowledge of Design (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) and (Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) as well as process documentation for small-to-medium scale manufacturing environments.
Pay:
$115,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Vision insurance Application Question(s): How many years of professional experience do you have designing multi-axis moving assemblies or dynamic motion control mechanisms (using linear rails, belts, lead screws, or stepper/servo motors)? Please provide detail Are you proficient in creating production drawing packages with Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T per
ASME Y14.5
) in SolidWorks or equivalent 3D CAD software? Please Explain Which manufacturing processes have you designed parts for and successfully released into volume production? Please elaborate Have you independently calculated loads, selected, and integrated linear motion components (e.g., recirculating ball linear guides, lead/ball screws, timing belts) for a dynamic moving assembly? Please eleborate Ability to
