What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Mechanical Engineer position at Ground Up Innovations, LLC?
Interested in designing and prototyping cutting-edge technologies for a wide range of local startups? Curious about how a small business is run and want to help it grow? Keep reading!
Ground Up Innovations (GUI) is a small engineering consulting company that provides engineering design and prototyping services to hardware start-ups. We work on clean-tech, robotics, automation, test systems, and even tech that goes into space! We are seeking a skilled and motivated senior engineer to take ownership of technology development projects in our growing portfolio.
Reporting to the Founder and Principal Engineer, the Senior Mechanical Engineer is responsible for all phases of technology development, including research, engineering design, hands-on prototyping, testing, documentation, and occasional installations at customer sites. If you have interest in how small businesses are run; there are also opportunities to contribute to business development and operations at GUI.
Competitive pay and bonus packages will be offered to top-tier candidates.
Required Skills and Experience:
● Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical, electro-mechanical, mechatronics, robotics, or similar engineering discipline
● 5 years of relevant work experience, with direct involvement designing and building complex technologies
● Appetite to work hard, learn, have fun, and innovate every day
● Must be able to demonstrate the ability to:
o Efficiently design and draft in 3D CAD (SolidWorks) following best practices
o Work safely and effectively in a workshop, using power tools and manufacturing equipment
o Implement motors, sensors, actuators and controls within mechanical systems.
o Communicate ideas, concepts, and challenges in a professional manner (both written and verbal)
o Think a few steps ahead, and bring solutions to the table
o Quickly learn new skills and apply them
o Manage projects, delivering on time and budget; while working on multiple concurrent projects
Bonus Skills and Experience:
● Experience working at a start-up technology company
● Simulation skills such as FEA, CFD, MDB
● Manufacturing, machining, welding, and sheet metal skills
● PLC programming and electrical hardware integration/debugging
● Experience with or interest in the following software packages and languages:
Programming languages (Python, VBA, etc…)
Data acquisition hardware/software (LabView, etc…)
● Interest in and enthusiasm for how businesses are run and how to make improvements to a growing organization
Additional Information:
GUI welcomes people of all backgrounds and identities to apply. We are committed to maintaining an inclusive and supportive workplace for ‘you to be you’ and do your very best work.