Senior Mechanical Engineer

Engineering 

• →Leads the design and development of conveyance systems that transport superconducting tape throughout MetOx's reel-to-reel manufacturing process, including web handling, strip guidance, tension control, winding systems, precision rollers, spooling equipment, and material transfer mechanisms.
• →Applies advanced mechanical engineering principles to solve complex technical challenges related to precision material transport, continuous motion, machine reliability, equipment integration, and manufacturing performance.
• →Designs and executes mechanical validation and performance testing to evaluate conveyance accuracy, repeatability, equipment reliability, throughput, and overall system capability.
• →Prepares detailed engineering documentation, including drawings, specifications, equipment layouts, assembly procedures, test protocols, and technical reports to communicate design concepts, validation results, and engineering recommendations.
• →Procures fabrication of custom conveyance equipment, precision mechanical assemblies, fixtures, and production tooling that meet engineering specifications and project timelines.
• →Evaluates conveyance architectures, drive systems, bearings, rollers, linear motion components, automation strategies, and equipment integration concepts to support future manufacturing expansion.
• →Develops engineering cost models and evaluates design alternatives to improve manufacturability, equipment reliability, maintenance, and long-term operating performance.
• →Identifies opportunities to improve conveyance reliability, material flow, equipment uptime, manufacturing throughput, and product quality while contributing to operational excellence initiatives.

Project Management 

• →Owns conveyance engineering projects from concept through implementation, including machine design, prototype development, commissioning, production validation, and manufacturing deployment.
• →Leads or contributes to cross-functional design reviews, integrating conveyance systems into broader manufacturing equipment, automation platforms, and production infrastructure.
• →Tracks project progress, manages technical risks, coordinates resources, and ensures timely delivery of engineering work.
• →Collaborates with internal engineering teams, suppliers, customers, and strategic partners to support successful equipment development and deployment.

Mentorship 

• →Provides technical mentorship and guidance to less experienced engineers.
• →Participates in peer reviews and helps shape engineering best practices and equipment design standards.

Other duties as assigned 

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Four years of experience in an engineering role involving machine design, manufacturing equipment, conveyance systems, or automated production systems.
• An advanced degree may be substituted for required experience on a year-for-year basis, depending on relevance and level.
• Experience designing, building, commissioning, or supporting precision manufacturing equipment.
• Demonstrated experience with rotating equipment, motion systems, web handling, continuous material transport, or similar mechanical systems.

• Experience leading engineering projects involving manufacturing equipment, automation, or conveyance systems.
• Experience designing reel-to-reel, web handling, winding, converting, wire, cable, battery, semiconductor, film, or other continuous manufacturing equipment.
• Experience with servo-driven systems, precision motion control, robotics, machine vision, or industrial automation.
• Experience performing machine design for reliability, maintainability, and high-volume manufacturing environments.
• Experience collaborating directly with equipment vendors, integrators, or external engineering partners.

• Deep technical competence in machine design, conveyance systems, manufacturing equipment, and precision mechanical assemblies.
• Strong understanding of continuous manufacturing processes, web handling, tension management, and material transport.
• Hands-on prototyping, equipment commissioning, troubleshooting, and manufacturing support experience.
• Strong communication and technical documentation skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with suppliers, manufacturing teams, and multidisciplinary engineering organizations.
• Ability to work independently while managing complex engineering challenges in a fast-paced research, development, and manufacturing environment.