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Cellsense Mechanical Engineer

43North

Job Location:

New York City, NY - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 80000 - 120000

Posted: 3 July 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 30 September 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About Cellsense:

Cellsense manufactures sustainable products for the fashion jewelry and beauty industries utilizing our proprietary material made from Algae and Cellulose. Cellsense aims to replace plastics and resins and in doing so eliminate major sources of microplastics and heavy metal pollution. With our material we can achieve a wide range of colors clarities forms and even unique properties such as bio-fluorescence. Our novel manufacturing systems enable us to produce complex beaded textiles at scale replacing overseas manual labor with highly automated domestic production. Currently we are focused on scaling up our process while engaging in paid pilots with industry partners. You will join us at an exciting stage of our growth.

The Role:

Were looking for a hands-on engineer to own production at Cellsense as we scale. Youll be responsible for taking our manufacturing systems from prototype to pilot plant developing and implementing the necessary tools and processes to meet growing demand from our brand partners. As a key member of our small team youll collaborate closely with our founder and have a meaningful impact on the development and deployment of Cellsenses next-generation production capabilities.

Responsibilities:

Design and iterate on hardware necessary for Cellsense to scale production
Build and optimize automated material deposition systems
Customize molds for diverse customer use casesSource components and work with suppliers to manage parts and lead times
Work across disciplines to help develop exciting new products
Own and develop engineering at Cellsense

What Were Looking For:

Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Manufacturing Engineering or a related field
3 years of engineering experience including taking projects from concept to completion
Hands-on experience designing building and troubleshooting physical systems
Proficiency in 3D CAD software of choice
Familiarity with prototyping methods such as machining 3D printing and laser cutting
Experience with manufacturing processes or automation is a strong plus
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Self-motivated problem-solver who thrives in a startup environment

What We Offer:

Compensation range: $80000 - $110000 per year equity
Health insurance
Direct ownership of production systems and processes
Opportunity to work on meaningful environmental impact as part of a tightly knit team
Job Type: Full-time in-person
Location: Brooklyn New York or Buffalo New York
Travel: 10-15% (domestic)

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If youre action-oriented and thrive in a startup environment wed love to hear from you. Send your resume and a note on why youre excited about scaling bio-materials to .

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