Windborne Systems

Windborne Systems

Web handling/Film converting Expert

Redwood City, CA

Sponsorship not specified$70k-$150kDetected 556 days ago
LinuxSolidWorksMechanical DesignControlsCommunication

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About the role

  • WindBorne Systems is supercharging weather models with a unique proprietary data source: a global constellation of next-generation smart weather balloons targeting the most critical atmospheric data.
  • The founding team of Stanford engineers was named Forbes 2019 30 under 30 and is backed by top-tier investors, including Khosla Ventures and Footwork VC.
  • WindBorne is looking for a Web Handling/Film Converting Expert who knows exactly what those terms mean and why they matter.

Responsibilities

  • Design and own a system to help scale our balloon manufacturing process by 100x
  • Identify manufacturing issues and design and implement solutions

Requirements

  • If you've spent years wrestling with web tension control systems, designing nip rollers, or optimizing film handling processes, we want your expertise.
  • We need someone who can bridge the gap between traditional manufacturing expertise and startup innovation.
  • The role combines the best aspects of industrial manufacturing (proven processes, rigorous engineering) with the excitement of a cutting-edge startup.
  • You'll have the chance to design entirely new manufacturing systems while drawing on your years of experience in web handling and film converting.
  • Whether you're coming from the packaging industry, plastics manufacturing, or another related field, if you're excited about applying your expertise to new challenges, we'd love to talk.
  • Years of experience designing web handling and/or film converting machines
  • Proficiency in mechanical CAD and 3D modeling (we use SolidWorks)
  • In person required.
  • Desire to join a fast paced startup
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Experience working with outside manufactures and suppliers
  • A solid understanding of physics

Nice to have

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in an Engineering field such as Mechanical Engineering
  • Basic proficiency with the Linux operating systems
  • Experience with rapid prototyping tools like 3D printing, laser cutting
  • Contacts in the plastics manufacturing industry

Compensation

  • $70,000- $150,000** We are considering a range of backgrounds and experience levels for this position and adjust our offers accordingly to be competitive with market rates.

Benefits

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Stock Option Plan

Company info

  • Our mission is to eliminate weather uncertainty, and in the process help humanity adapt to climate change, be that predicting hurricanes or speeding the adoption of renewables.
  • We need to scale our balloon manufacturing process to meet demand, and we believe your expertise in handling thin films at industrial scales is exactly what we need.
  • $70,000- $150,000** We are considering a range of backgrounds and experience levels for this position and adjust our offers accordingly to be competitive with market rates.

Equal opportunity

  • WindBorne Systems is an equal opportunity employer.
  • To request an accommodation in the application process, email accommodations@windbornesystems.com.
  • All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.
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