Mechanical Engineer
1 week ago
Durin — Building the Future of Mining
At Durin, we drill for mineral exploration companies. Despite being a $6B industry, exploration drilling technology has hardly changed in over 60 years. Our mission is to change that. The first step is retrofitting drilling rigs with automated controls and real-time data streams to increase speed, efficiency, and reliability—quickly followed by the production of our own equipment.
Building the Rig
We are hiring a mechanical engineer to spearhead the design of drilling systems including hydraulics, fluid circulation, and actuation. You will iterate quickly and collaborate closely alongside electrical and software engineers, testing hardware in the field daily or weekly.
Note: You don't need mining or drilling experience to excel in this role.
Objectives:
- Design and prototype mechanical systems and components for autonomous drilling rigs, including hydraulic systems, drive systems, and structural elements
- Integrate mechanical designs with electrical, control, and software systems
- Perform simulations, stress analysis, and finite element analysis to ensure the durability and performance of components in harsh operational conditions
- Outline and perform testing and validation of new designs at a subsystem and integration level, iteratively making necessary modifications to achieve the desired objective
- Optimize mechanical systems for performance, weight, cost, and manufacturability
- Conduct field visits to understand operational challenges and implement improvements to enhance performance and reliability in real-world conditions
- Produce documentation outlining design choices, test results, and future improvements
Competencies:
- Experience in mechanical design, preferably in heavy machinery, drilling equipment, or autonomous systems
- Proficiency in CAD software (NX, SolidWorks, or similar)
- Experience with FEA tools for stress analysis and simulation (e.g., ANSYS, Abaqus)
- Strong understanding of hydraulic systems, drive mechanisms, and structural design
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials, and tolerances
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and collaborative environment to rapidly prototype and manufacture new products
- Experience with field testing and working in rugged environments
In this role, you will
- Own a product vertical with the opportunity to build a team around yourself over time
- Work directly with our internal and external customers to drive our roadmap
- Get to build alongside the best engineers and mining operators in the world
- Be given autonomy and virtually unlimited room to grow
- Travel all over the world
This might be a good fit if you
- Have a bias to action, take pride in your work, and care more about getting to the right solution than being right
- Have led critical projects or initiatives
- Have extensive experience shipping modern, full-stack hardware
- Are product-minded and user-driven
- Are excited to work in a fast-paced environment with high stakes and quick iteration cycles
- Are a previous or future founder — if you leave Durin to start a company, we'll do everything to support you, including investing in you and introducing you to Durin’s investors
- Can work from our Los Angeles headquarters (El Segundo)
Compensation
For this role everyone, including the founder, is taking a salary of $120,000. We believe in investing every dollar back into the company to achieve our ambitious goals. While money isn't our driving motivator, we ensure you will be taken care of financially.
We offer healthcare coverage (medical, dental, vision), all meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) are covered when you’re at headquarters, and we can help provide housing close to the office. In addition, the headquarters is equipped with two bedrooms, a full kitchen, and a high-end shower.
You will be given generous equity.
Requirements
- Must be willing to work from our headquarters in El Segundo.
- Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
Join Durin to build the future of mining. If you're passionate about making a real-world impact and solving complex challenges, we'd love to hear from you.
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