Associate Mechanical Engineer

Jupiter Volta Inc. is looking for a dynamic, ambitious, and hands-on Mechanical Engineer to design and develop high-tech R&D systems for a novel plasma chemistry technology. As a member of our small but talented team of engineers and scientists, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact in different areas and grow quickly in your career, driving initiatives and enlarging your skillset and expertise. The successful candidate will be a self-starter with a pragmatic approach, who is capable of working independently and incrementally towards ambitious goals via the application of foundational engineering principles. Our ideal candidate seeks a new mission-driven challenge, who will thrive in our team culture of innovation, excellence, and passion for changing the world.

Key Responsibilities:

• Demonstrated skill with CAD design software
• Able to generate 3D CAD models, 2D drawings, work instructions, and bills of materials (BOMs).
• Capability and desire to develop understanding of plasma / chemical / electrical / material interactions within electromechanical systems.
• Basic understanding of electrical engineering principals.
• Design, assemble, test, troubleshoot, and improve components, subassemblies, and entire system modules for high-tech R&D plasma chemistry equipment
• Work with scientists and process engineers to fabricate hardware solutions to match process needs
• Design parts for maintaining high purity environments, troubleshooting sealing issues
• Communicate effectively with process engineers and scientists to understand process needs in terms such as thermodynamics, mass transfer, and electrical conductivity; and use this knowledge to describe physical functions of your parts and assemblies.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 1-3 years of experience in a dedicated Mechanical Engineering Design role as a part of a project team, internship, and/or work experience
• Working knowledge of GD&T and DFM
• Fluency in SolidWorks or another mechanical CAD package
• Knowledge of industrial/vacuum plumbing components such as NPT, push-to-connect, compression, VCR, KF, CF, ISO, Tri-Clamp
• Basic fabrication skills - e.g. bandsaw, drill press, lathe, mill, welding, etc.
• Mechanical assembly skills

Bonus Skills:

• Experience as a member of college engineering competition teams - e.g. FSAE, Combat Robotics, Solar Car Challenge, American Rocketry Challenge, etc.
• Experience with vacuum and/or fluid systems
• Experience with high voltage systems

Jupiter Volta is an early-stage startup. Compensation will include equity and be awarded based on experience.

Location is on-site in Berkeley, CA. and Richmond, CA

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Sick Leave Policy

Work Location: In person at our Berkeley and Richmond locations

Pay: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person