Mechanical Automation Equipment Engineer

Mechanical Automation / Equipment Engineer
El Segundo California United States

Compensation: $90000 - $154000 annually equity
Location: El Segundo CA
Work Policy: On-site
Levels: L1 early-career through L3IC senior
Core KPI: Equipment commissioning automation reliability and production readiness

Company Overview

Rangeview is on a mission to build the foundry system that reindustrializes America. We exist to break the legacy manufacturing trap by reinventing critical production for the twenty-first century. Through advanced software deep automation breakthroughs in materials science and modern financing strategies Rangeview rewrites both the cost curve and the power structure of making metal parts.

Job Summary

As a Mechanical Automation / Equipment Engineer you will design develop document test and commission automated manufacturing equipment that supports Rangeviews modern aerospace foundry. You will work across mechanical design equipment builds vendor engagement commissioning troubleshooting and production readiness.

This is a hands-on engineering role for someone who can take automated equipment from concept through production use. A successful candidate will demonstrate determination integrity curiosity technical capability and comfort solving practical equipment problems in a fast-moving manufacturing environment.

We are currently hiring for L1 early-career through L3IC senior.

Whats in it for you

Competitive compensation from $90000 - $154000 annually equity
Medical dental and vision insurance
Unlimited PTO
A hands-on role designing and commissioning automated manufacturing equipment
Exposure to advanced manufacturing industrial automation production systems and aerospace foundry operations
The chance to own real equipment problems from concept through production readiness
A high-ownership environment where equipment reliability safety and throughput directly impact factory performance
Opportunity to help build the automation foundation for a modern manufacturing company

Responsibilities

Design and develop manufacturing equipment from concept through production readiness.

Evaluate qualify and engage vendors for components subsystems and full pieces of manufacturing equipment.

Perform failure mode analysis to ensure equipment is safe reliable and performant.

Collaborate with production materials and process engineering and other peer teams to ensure projects align with business goals.

Resolve equipment and automation issues encountered in production including developing and testing engineering changes as needed.

Ensure equipment meets requirements for throughput quality safety and footprint.

Identify and drive improvement projects to improve current manufacturing processes.

Document equipment clearly so complex systems are simple and intuitive to operate.

Support equipment commissioning qualification troubleshooting and handoff into reliable production use.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Mechatronics Engineering or a similar engineering discipline or demonstrated equivalent experience.

3 years of engineering experience in aerospace automation equipment engineering mechanical design manufacturing or a related field.

Familiarity with mechanical design tools such as CAD FEA PLM or similar systems.

Hands-on experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.

Familiarity with industrial controls including PLCs HMIs sensors motors actuators and common controls components.

Experience owning or supporting automated equipment builds.

Strong mechanical design skills including materials selection statics and dynamics tolerancing component selection and practical design for manufacturability.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Must be able to work full-time W2 on-site in El Segundo CA.

Must be able to meet ITAR/U.S. export control requirements including being a U.S. citizen U.S. lawful permanent resident refugee asylee or otherwise eligible for required authorization.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with investment casting vacuum melting and casting heat treatment ceramics manufacturing or similar manufacturing processes.

Familiarity with SLA printers furnaces high-vacuum systems thermal systems or similar industrial equipment.

Experience with highly regulated production environments and safety-critical equipment.

Experience working in a high-growth technology company startup or fast-moving manufacturing environment.

Experience commissioning qualifying troubleshooting or maintaining automated manufacturing equipment.

Experience designing equipment fixtures tooling or mechanical systems used in production environments.

Additional Requirements

Must be able to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed to support equipment installations commissioning urgent troubleshooting or production needs.

Must be comfortable working on the production floor around industrial equipment technicians materials and active manufacturing processes.

Must follow all safety protocols and maintain awareness when working in active production environments.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation: $90000 - $154000 annually equity

Level 1: $90000 - $110000 annually equity
Level 2: $108000 - $132000 annually equity
Level 3IC / Senior: $126000 - $154000 annually equity

Rangeview offers a competitive benefits package including medical dental and vision insurance unlimited PTO and equity.

Compliance

Rangeview is a DDTC-registered ITAR-compliant business. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national U.S. lawful permanent resident refugee or asylee.

Rangeview is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Whats in it for you

Competitive compensation from $90000 - $154000 annually equity
Medical dental and vision insurance
Unlimited PTO
A hands-on role designing and commissioning automated manufacturing equipment
Exposure to advanced manufacturing industrial automation production systems and aerospace foundry operations
The chance to own real equipment problems from concept through production readiness
A high-ownership environment where equipment reliability safety and throughput directly impact factory performance
Opportunity to help build the automation foundation for a modern manufacturing company