Mechanical Engineer

ABOUT THE ROLE Join a growing Series A industrial recycling technology company to design and build the mechanical systems behind advanced metal sorting equipment. This hands-on role spans initial design through installation and commissioning in scrapyard environments. WHAT YOU'LL DO - Design singulation, conveyance, and material handling systems that deliver scrap to sensor assemblies at precise positions and speeds. - Own machine frames, enclosures, guarding, and sensor mounting, maintaining alignment in high-vibration, demanding environments. - Manage tolerance stack-ups, GD&T, design for manufacturability, drawing packages, vendors, and machine shop coordination. - Lead equipment installation, commissioning, testing, and field improvements. - Model throughput and uptime, and plan facility layouts, line balancing, and maintenance access. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR - Three to seven years of hands-on mechanical engineering experience in complex hardware, automation, robotics, aerospace, semiconductor, or a related field. - A bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related discipline. - Experience owning mechanical or electromechanical systems from design through build, testing, and commissioning, including on-site installation and equipment travel. - Proficiency with CAD, SolidWorks, GD&T, and released drawing packages. - Experience with material handling or other complex mechanical systems, hands-on hardware iteration, and structural, vibration, or tolerance analysis. - Familiarity with servo and pneumatic actuation, PLCs, FMEA, vendor sourcing, and machine shop coordination. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Base salary: $135,000 to $190,000 annually. Visa sponsorship is available. LOCATION On-site in San Francisco, California, United States.