Senior Mechanical Engineer Job at Apeel Sciences Careers
At Apeel, we look to nature to help the global food system extend quality, prevent waste, and ensure an abundant future for our planet.
We believe that our most essential ingredient in our recipe for success is our people. We strive to cultivate an environment where everyone is welcomed, and can bring their full, authentic selves into everything they do at Apeel. Humility, Ingenuity, Leadership and Teamwork are the values that define us and how we work with each other, customers, and communities across the globe.
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About this Role
We're looking for a Sr. Mechanical Engineer to join Apeel's growing Hardware Engineering team. In this role, you'll work with the larger team on the design, testing, release, and installation of various types of produce handling, spray application and robotics / automation equipment used in the application of Apeel's barrier coating products on fruit.
Apeel is looking for someone who can effectively understand the opportunities and challenges for technical success in new environments and facilities, including customized design solutions for specific customers.
This position will report to the Sr. Director of Hardware Engineering and will be hybrid working from our newly renovated Headquarters in Goleta, CA. We're looking for someone to join our team immediately.
What You'll Do
- Act as the technical lead on engineering projects supporting the mechanical design and development of Apeel's application equipment
- Develop design specifications based on specific system and customer requirements
- Build and evaluate initial proof of concept / prototype systems
- Generate detailed CAD designs with appropriate subassemblies, custom parts, and part drawings as needed to fabricate and build new tooling and equipment
- Work with vendors and third-party equipment OEMs on the sourcing of key components or the fabrication and testing of the designed equipment
- Collect and analyze performance data from equipment and automated processes to evaluate performance and identify opportunities for improvement
- Proactively manage reliability and performance risk mitigation tasks to ensure the long-term reliability of designed systems
- Mentor more junior engineers
- Travel up to 15% domestically and internationally
What You Bring
- Minimum Qualifications
- Mechanical engineering degree with minimum 7+ years of hands-on experience designing, testing, and deploying complex machinery
- Experienced CAD user, preferably with SolidWorks
- Experience taking a design from concept through prototype to production
- Hands-on experience with the assembly, testing, and troubleshooting of electro-mechanical systems
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics
- Experience with the testing and certification of new designs to meet regulatory compliance requirements (UL & CE)
- Experienced in performing complex root cause and corrective actions analysis
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to travel up to 15% domestically and internationally
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with third party design and fabrication firms on the development, testing and acceptance of new equipment
- Experience working with and designing agriculture / food / cGMP processing equipment, or similar industrial machinery
- Familiarity with Hygienic / Sanitary design
- Experience working with industrial equipment, VFDs, PLCs, sensors and other automation components
Apeel believes that the scale of our impact is determined by the teams that work with us. As such, we seek to build high-performing teams of people from various experiences and backgrounds who can collectively push our company into new realms. We seek a diverse pool of applicants and consider all qualified candidates regardless of race, ancestry, color, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, citizenship, disability, Veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status. If you have a special need or disability that requires accommodation, please let us know.
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