Principal Mechanical Design Engineer

2 weeks ago


Berkeley, California, United States Atomic Machines Full time
About Atomic Machines

Atomic Machines is a pioneering company that aims to revolutionize humanity's control over matter. Our mission is to develop a real-time manufacturing platform that can create anything at any scale, transforming the way we make things. We're pushing the boundaries of digital micro-device manufacturing, enabling the rapid creation of new classes of machines and products.

The Role

We're seeking a seasoned Principal Mechanical Design Engineer to join our team in Berkeley or Santa Clara, California. This individual will lead and contribute to the development of significant systems and strategic technologies for our novel Real-Time Micro-Manufacturing platform, the Matter Compiler. As a key member of our Mechanical Engineering team, you'll be responsible for designing and developing state-of-the-art hardware solutions throughout the product lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop our autonomous micro-manufacturing platform, incorporating process technologies such as physical vapor deposition, vacuum material handling, laser micromachining, electrochemical, fluid handling and dispense, bonding and joining, conveyance systems, and more.
  • Lead a cross-functional team of mechanical, software, electrical, process, and materials engineers, managing projects, risks, and shaping our technology development path.
  • Be an exemplary pillar for engineering excellence, providing concise documentation, analytical models, and strong engineering decision-making to ensure machine performance.
  • Drive your work through rapid learning loops, leveraging our in-house lab, fab, and machine shop.
  • Work with experts from other teams to ensure systems are performant, efficient, operable, and reliable, challenging assumptions and building strong professional relationships.
Requirements
  • 10+ years of experience designing complex multi-physics precision mechanical systems.
  • Demonstrated deep expertise in one or more disciplines and breadth or the ability to learn across the following engineering disciplines: precision engineering, machine design, mechanisms, thermal, vacuum, fluids, optics, electromagnetics, sensors, materials.
  • Proficiency in systems engineering and system architecture definition.
  • Multiple successful product life cycles that you've stewarded from conception to successful market launch.
  • Experience leading cross-functional technical teams toward successful product development in multiple technical domains.
  • Exceptional command of engineering fundamentals, design principles, and detailed engineering definition.
  • Infectious creativity and inventiveness, the ability to take and manage technical risks, and lead by influencing.
  • Resourcefulness, flexibility, and adaptability, with no task too big or too small.
  • A willingness to learn; a willingness to teach.
  • Minimum B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent.
Bonus Points
  • Industry experience in product development processes such as Agile, ICSM, etc.


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