Field Mechanical Engineer

Responsibilities

• Design, modify, and implement practical mechanical solutions for machine operations, including brackets, mounts, guards, handles, fixtures, support equipment, vehicle interfaces, and tunnel infrastructure components.
• Work directly on and around the machine to take measurements, validate fit and function, test components, and execute rapid field iteration from concept through installation.
• Collaborate with project, operations, and engineering teams to validate system behavior, provide field feedback, and ensure design decisions support top-level operational needs and future developments.
• Use sound engineering judgment, hand calculations, CAD, and FEA as appropriate to develop, communicate, and document designs, design changes, field issues, and implemented solutions.
• Support commissioning, maintenance, and daily equipment operation while ensuring systems meet performance, reliability, safety, schedule, and regulatory requirements, including MSHA, OSHA, NEC, NFPA, and Class I Division 2 hazardous location considerations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 1+ years of experience in design, build and testing.
• Proficiency using SolidWorks.
• Basic proficiency in machine design.
• Experience in creating manufacturing drawings.
• Strong teamwork skills with a proven ability to effectively interact and collaborate with other engineering disciplines.
• Hands-on hardware experience performing fabrication, assembly and/or testing - can be in a professional, academic or recreational setting.

Benefits

We offer employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan, paid holidays, paid vacation, and a competitive amount of equity for all permanent employees.

Culture

We're a team of dedicated, smart, and scrappy people. Our employees are passionate about our mission and determined to innovate at every opportunity.