Freeform
Senior Mechanical Engineer (Site Infrastructure)
Los Angeles, CA (On-site) · Senior · Full-time
Sponsorship not specified$100k-$200kDetected 12 days ago
SolidWorksThermal AnalysisSystems EngineeringAerospace EngineeringCommunicationCollaborationThermodynamics
About the role
- As a Senior Mechanical Engineer (Site Infrastructure) at Freeform, you will have the unique opportunity to bridge the gap between site infrastructure and next-generation autonomous manufacturing.
- This work is critical to the ultimate goal of enabling Freeform to deploy and scale its hardware stack globally.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement custom infrastructure for our next-gen printing system, Skyfall, including state-of-the-art thermal management (chillers), industrial plumbing, and high-flow gas delivery
- Define and implement preventive maintenance for facilities equipment (pumps, compressors, and HVAC) to optimize operational efficiency and minimize system downtime with a pragmatic eye for automation opportunities
- Secure the availability of specialized fluid system components and high-pressure fittings to ensure that infrastructure build-outs and engineering projects always move at the pace of innovation
- Experience developing infrastructure for high-volume production or scaling automated manufacturing lines
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering or similar engineering discipline
- 5+ years of facilities engineering, factory engineering, launch/ground systems engineering or similar experience
- Hands-on ability to troubleshoot and repair complex mechanical and fluid systems
- The ideal candidate possesses a "no job too big or small" mentality and is a proactive problem-solver dedicated to accelerating the pace of innovation.
- 3D printing experience is not required to be successful here - we look for leaders who are organized, accountable, collaborative, and motivated to build and scale world-class hardware operations.
Nice to have
- Proficiency in 3D CAD software (SolidWorks, NX, or similar) for designing facility layouts, piping routes, and custom mechanical mounts
- Hands-on experience with industrial automation controls, PLCs, or building management systems (BMS)
- Experience with new facility buildouts, including managing external MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) contractors
- Knowledge of ITAR, ISO 9001, and/or similar industrial compliance standards
- Experience with metal additive manufacturing or similar powder-based industrial processes
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present technical infrastructure plans to cross-functional teams
- Based in Hawthorne, our vertically integrated facility brings technology development, R&D, and production together under one roof.
- We operate at the center of LA's deep tech ecosystem, surrounded by some of the most ambitious hardware innovation happening anywhere in the country.
Compensation
- Our intent is to offer a salary that is commensurate for the company's current stage of development and allows the employee to grow and develop within a role.
Benefits
- We have an inclusive and diverse culture that values collaboration, learning, and making deliberate data-driven decisions.
- Significant stock option packages
- 100% employer-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (premium PPO and HMO options)
- Life insurance
- Paid vacation, sick leave, and company holidays
- Generous Paid Parental Leave and extended transition back to work for the birthing parent
- Casual dress, flexible work hours, and regular catered team building events
- In addition to the significant stock option package, the estimated salary range for this role is $100,000-$200,000.
- Develop and integrate factory performance monitoring systems, leveraging sensors and data acquisition (DAQ) to ensure real-time visibility into utility health, pressure levels, and flow rates
- Experience with Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) practices, specifically regarding high-pressure gas safety (NFPA 55) and metal powder handling
Company info
- We offer a unique opportunity to be an early and integral member of a rapidly growing company that is scaling a world-changing technology.
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