Senior Mechanical Engineer

Velo3D
Velo3D

Fremont, CA, USA

USD 145k-170k / year

Posted on Apr 3, 2026

Essential Functions

  • Research, develop, and design mechanical and electromechanical and/or pneumatic prototypes, systems and subsystems for capital equipment (involving stepper or servo motors, pneumatic pumps, valves, etc…)
  • Perform GD&T analysis of designs at the system and subsystem level
  • Conduct system level integration and validation of designs (testing and troubleshooting)
  • Plan and perform tests to analyze the feasibility, design, operation and performance of equipment, components and systems
  • Continuous improvement related to enhancing system performance, reliability and manufacturability
  • Drive full documentation of design including BOM, drawings and procedures
  • Oversee and coordinate activities involved in fabrication, operation, application, installation, and repair of mechanical or electromechanical products and systems.
  • Manage small to mid-sized projects from concept to production.
  • Collaborate in a team environment working with Hardware, Software and Process.
  • Participates in team and other assigned meetings

Qualifications

  • Required:
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in mechanical engineering or a related field or higher
  • 8+ years of experience in Mechanical Systems Design and Development
  • 5+ years of CAD experience (Solidworks prefered) Solidworks PDM, Solidworks Electrical
  • 8+ years’ experience designing manufacturing systems for semiconductor, machining, automation, materials processing, or other related industrial capital equipment applications (Additive Manufacturing, Semiconductor, Solar, Robotics, CNC, or Biomedical Manufacturing Equipment Design Engineering experience)
  • Experience in GD&T and quality detail drawing documentation.
  • Thermal Analysis, FEA, CFD, and simulation software.
  • Systems level thinker with experience working on complex mechanical systems
  • High level of commitment to contribute to a positive, high-paced and results-oriented work environment
  • Willing and able to work “Hands-on” to build, integrate and test newly developed systems and/or subsystems
  • Self-driven and independent thinking. Ability to work independently.
  • Strong desire to work for a company on disruptive technologies and make it a success.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Desired:
  • Metal additive manufacturing experience a plus but not required
  • Experience with risk analysis methods such as FMEA

145000 - 170000 USD a year