Mechanical Engineer (Site Infrastructure)
Core
Design and implement custom mechanical infrastructure (thermal management, plumbing, gas delivery) for next-gen autonomous 3D printing systems.
Role type
Mechanical Engineer (Site Infrastructure)
Builds
Custom infrastructure for the Skyfall printing platform
Domain
Deep tech / Autonomous manufacturing / Industrial hardware
Deliverable
Infrastructure
Required skills
Fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, heat transfer, troubleshooting complex mechanical/fluid systems, preventive maintenance planning, industrial automation controls
Preferred skills
EHS practices (high-pressure gas safety), 3D CAD (SolidWorks/NX), high-volume production scaling, PLCs/BMS, aerospace ground support, new facility buildouts, ITAR/ISO compliance, metal additive manufacturing
Technologies
SolidWorks, NX, PLCs, BMS, DAQ sensors
Responsibilities
Design custom infrastructure including thermal management, industrial plumbing, and high-flow gas delivery; Develop factory performance monitoring systems using sensors and DAQ; Oversee critical utilities (power, water, gases) for the Skyfall fleet; Define preventive maintenance for facilities equipment (pumps, compressors, HVAC); Secure specialized fluid system components and high-pressure fittings.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC