Mechanical Engineer

Summary: Freeform builds AI-native manufacturing systems that unify software, hardware, and physics to produce industrial-scale parts at the speed of human ideation. As a Mechanical Engineer, you will own projects from initial concept through design, fabrication, testing, and deployment, contributing to the development of new manufacturing technologies. This role requires collaboration with other engineering disciplines and a strong problem-solving approach. Responsibilities: - Act as a responsible engineer in bringing hardware from concept, to CAD, to production - Work with senior engineers to research, develop, design, and test complex mechanical components, subassemblies, equipment, and systems - Perform tolerance analysis of designs at the system and subsystem level - Plan and perform tests to analyze the feasibility, design, operation and performance of equipment, components, and systems - Work hands-on to build, integrate, and validate designs and newly developed systems and/or subsystems - Strategize continuous improvement plans to enhance system performance, reliability, and manufacturability Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or aerospace engineering - 1+ years of professional experience in full life-cycle hands-on mechanical design from hand calcs to CAD to fabrication and testing (Internship or full-time experience) - Well-versed in mechanical engineering fundamentals and comfortable taking a first-principles approach to solving problems Preferred Qualifications: - Master's degree in mechanical engineering - Experience in collegiate engineering activities such as FSAE, Baja SAE, rocket clubs, or robotics clubs - 5+ years of experience designing complex mechanical systems for semiconductor, machining, automation, materials processing, or other related industrial manufacturing or capital equipment applications - Experience with NX for CAD design - Hands-on fabrication / machine shop experience (manual mill, manual lathe, hand-tools, etc.) - Knowledge of motion control and kinematics - Experience with design of fluid or thermal systems - Working knowledge of electromechanical systems - Passion for improving the state of metal 3D printing - Excellent verbal and written communication skills Required Skills: Mechanical design, CAD, Tolerance analysis, Fabrication, Testing, Motion control, Kinematics, Fluid systems design, Thermal systems design, Electromechanical systems, NX CAD Benefits: Significant stock option packages, 100% employer-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (premium PPO and HMO options), Life insurance, Traditional and Roth 401(k), Relocation assistance provided, Paid vacation, sick leave, and company holidays, Generous Paid Parental Leave and extended transition back to work for the birthing parent, Free daily catered lunch and dinner, and fully stocked kitchenette, Casual dress, flexible work hours, and regular catered team building events