Senior Mechanical Engineer - Aerosol Jet Systems

Optomec Inc • Saint Paul, MN

19h

About The Position

Optomec is seeking a highly creative and innovative Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our Aerosol Jet team. This role requires an entrepreneurial mindset, exceptional mechanical design capabilities, and the ability to think beyond conventional solutions to develop next-generation additive manufacturing systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 5 years of mechanical engineering experience with a proven track record of successful product development and innovation.
• Exceptional creativity and mechanical design skills.
• Strong mechanical design expertise.
• Advanced proficiency in 3D CAD design software (SolidWorks preferred).
• Demonstrated entrepreneurial mindset and ability to think outside the box.
• Ability to self-organize, prioritize effectively, and execute with a high level of discipline, accountability, and ownership.
• Strong engineering fundamentals in mechanics, materials, manufacturing processes, thermal systems, and system integration.
• Ability to understand and troubleshoot electromechanical systems, including motion control, sensors, actuators, motors, pneumatics, electrical interfaces, wiring, and system integration.
• Experience collaborating with electrical engineers on system architecture, hardware integration, controls development, and product validation.
• Strong communication, organizational, and project management skills.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree or other advanced engineering degree.
• Experience with 3D printing, additive manufacturing, advanced manufacturing technologies, or precision equipment.
• Understanding of both mechanical and electrical engineering principles.
• Knowledge of automation systems, robotics, industrial controls, data acquisition systems, and machine design.
• Experience designing precision electromechanical systems, mechanisms, and industrial equipment.
• Experience with industrial automation, robotics, semiconductor equipment, printed electronics, or additive manufacturing equipment.
• Knowledge of Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), reliability engineering, and product lifecycle management.
• Experience with prototype development, testing, validation, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience working in small, agile, high-growth organizations where flexibility and initiative are critical to success.

Responsibilities

• Develop next-generation additive manufacturing systems.
• Conceive, develop, and implement innovative solutions to complex engineering challenges.
• Develop complex systems from concept through production.
• Troubleshoot electromechanical systems, including motion control, sensors, actuators, motors, pneumatics, electrical interfaces, wiring, and system integration.
• Collaborate with electrical engineers on system architecture, hardware integration, controls development, and product validation.
• Design precision electromechanical systems, mechanisms, and industrial equipment.
• Work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining strong collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.
• Deliver high-quality engineering solutions from concept through commercialization.

What This Job Offers

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