Senior/Staff Mechanical Design Engineer
Senior/Staff Mechanical Design Engineer
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$ 120000 - 185000
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About the company
At Swift Solar our mission is to unlock the full potential of solar energy. We believe that solar energy has a vast untapped potential to power our lives fuel economies and strengthen supply chains while protecting planetary health in the face of global climate change. The reality is todays solar technology is good but its not good enough.
Swift Solar is making solar better with its breakthrough tandem technology that harnesses the power of perovskite materials to create solar solutions that are not only more efficient than traditional technology but also more versatile enabling applications ranging from space solar to utilityscale power generation.
Swift Solar is a missionfocused startup supported by the US government and backed by worldclass investors.. Its a long journey to bring a new clean energy technology to market and were in it for the long haul together. Join our extraordinary team who is building the cuttingedge solar technology that will shape the future of the global solar industry.
A day in the life
As a Mechanical Design Engineer at Swift you will help us develop build and maintain the equipment to create the next generation of solar products. You will work in a fastpaced environment as a core member of the engineering team and be responsible for the design of mechanical parts and assemblies required for R&D and production equipment. You will be continuously challenged to take new ideas develop them in SolidWorks and refine the design with FEM simulation tools. Together with R&D and process engineering specialists you will be developing key intellectual property that supports Swifts success.
On a typical day you might work on a new deposition system assembly designing specific parts according to specifications youve defined previously with one of our process engineers. To reduce lead time and cost you might send dimensioned drawings with specified tolerances to various machine shops for quotes. You might also attend a meeting with the R&D team to debug the root cause of a process problem.
As an early hire youll help craft Swifts culture. In this role youll be interacting with every part of the company which will naturally lead to many opportunities to grow your own skills and responsibilities. We encourage you to take full advantage of these opportunities.
You might be a good fit if you...
- Have 10 years experience with complex mechanical designs and assemblies in SolidWorks including dimensioning and management of the part manufacturing process
- Have 5 years experience designing for vacuum deposition equipment and are familiar with vacuum components selection (flange standards valves rotary feedthroughs etc.)
- Have structural thermal and flow FEA simulation experience
- Have experience with hightemperature ceramic graphite and metal alloy part design
- Have experience designing mechanisms that require precision
- Take initiative to tackle problems you see around you even if its not your job
- Consider yourself to be conscientious empathetic tactful and growthminded
- Are organized and keep good documentation
A very strong candidate will likely bring one or more of the following...
- Indepth understanding of fluid mechanics
- Thermal and CFD simulation experience in COMSOL Ansys Fluent SolidWorks or similar multiphysics simulations software
- Strong understanding of product design and life cycle
- Familiarity with lowvoltage control systems (24 and 48 VDC) and/or high voltage equipment systems (208 VAC 480 VAC)
The logistics
- Compensation: Competitive package including salary equity and benefits
- Expected pay range: $120000 $185000 per year
- The actual offer reflecting total compensation and benefits will be determined by factors such as years of relevant experience skills and other qualifications
- Ideal start date: JuneJuly 2025
- Job type: Fulltime
- Location: San Carlos CA (Swift Solar HQ)
What youll love about Swift
- Work with purpose: Join our mission to unlock the full potential of solar energy and make a global impact.
- Lead with innovation: Be part of an extraordinary team building cuttingedge solar technology growth mindset; culture
- Thrive with benefits: Have 100% of your monthly premiums for HMO / PPO group healthcare plan options and 75% of your dental and vision insurance premiums covered by us. Employees also benefit from 401(k) matching clean commuter benefits and meaningful equity.
- Invest in your career: Youll grow your skills your network and your perspective at Swift. Well support you in attending conferences and taking online courses as long as you share your new insights with the team.
We acknowledge that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds often hesitate to apply if they dont meet all the criteria. If youre excited about this role and believe you can contribute to our team we encourage you to applyeven if you dont meet every qualification listed. Were eager to meet people from all backgrounds and your unique skills and experiences could be exactly what we need.
If you believe in our mission but this isnt the right job for you please check out other career opportunities on our website and email us at with any questions. And if you have a friend who would be a perfect fit send them this link. Thanks!
Swift is an equal opportunity employer. We value an inclusive work environment and welcome team members of all backgrounds and perspectives.
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
