Mechanical Engineer

9011 Bay Advanced Technologies LLC • Newark, CA

11d • $95,000 - $130,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Bay Advanced Technologies is seeking a skilled and driven Mechanical Engineer with 3 to 5 years of professional experience to join its engineering team at the Newark, California corporate office. The company is an integration, fabrication, and automation supplier that designs and delivers high-performance solutions for demanding high-tech industries. The Mechanical Engineer will own the design, analysis, development, and testing of complex mechanical systems and automated machinery, from initial concept through custom fabrication and system integration.

The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in mechanical design, advanced 3D modeling skills, and hands-on experience developing equipment. Experience in semiconductors, life sciences, or data centers is a major plus. The role involves collaborating with engineering and fabrication teams, supporting prototyping and testing, and producing engineering documentation.

The typical estimated total compensation is $95,000 to $130,000 (base plus incentive), depending on experience, with potential bonus opportunities. Bonus opportunities may be tied to company, location, and/or individual performance; no specific amount is guaranteed. Full-time associates are eligible for typical employment benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, time off, and employee assistance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• 3 to 5 years of hands-on experience in mechanical product design, ideally involving automation, industrial equipment, or integrated systems.
• High proficiency in SolidWorks 3D modeling and large assembly management.
• Knowledge of standard geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) per ASME Y14.5.
• Experience using PLM/PDM software, such as SolidWorks PDM or Teamcenter, for engineering data management and revision control.

Nice To Haves

• Equipment or component design experience in the semiconductor industry, including fluidics, process cooling, thermal management, precision motion control, pneumatics, or vacuum systems.
• Equipment or component design experience in life sciences, including microfluidics, lab automation, manifold design, or medical manufacturing systems.
• Equipment or component design experience in data center infrastructure, including high-density thermal management, liquid-cooling manifolds, or custom rack and enclosure architectures.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed 3D models, large and complex assemblies, and 2D production drawings using SolidWorks, ensuring design intent aligns with custom fabrication capabilities.
• Design mechanical structures, frames, linkages, and component mountings for integrated automation systems and fluid or thermal routing.
• Perform mechanical, thermal, fluid-flow, and structural analyses, including FEA and CFD, to validate designs against performance and environmental requirements.
• Partner with electrical, controls, and software engineers to integrate mechanical components with automation hardware and sensors.
• Work with the New Product Introduction (NPI) team to build, test, and troubleshoot design prototypes.
• Collaborate with the fabrication team to optimize designs for manufacturability and assembly (DFMA).
• Generate engineering documentation, including bills of materials (BOMs), engineering change orders (ECOs), and system design reviews.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Life insurance
• Time off
• Employee assistance
• Potential bonus opportunities tied to company, location, and/or individual performance; no specific amount is guaranteed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level