Mechanical EngineerVital Lyfe • Los Angeles, CA, United States
Mechanical Engineer
Vital Lyfe • Los Angeles, CA, United States
2 days ago
Job type
- Full-time
Job descriptionBachelor's degree in an engineering discipline. Proficiency in CAD and FEA software packages. 1+ years of professional experience in mechanical / electromechanical design, analysis, testing, and / or manufacturing (internship experience included). Experience in high-volume manufacturing or consumer hardware production. Knowledge of pumps, valves or other mechanical components Knowledge of automation programming and process development. Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on innovation and efficiency. Ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and drive projects to completion. Work on high-impact problems with global relevance Help scale breakthrough technology in water security and climate resilience Early ownership in a high-growth, engineering-led startup Join a tight-knit, mission-driven team in a fast-paced environment Build long-term career equity as we grow
About Vital Lyfe
At Vital Lyfe, we are on a mission to solve global water scarcity by creating innovative, desalination systems. This is an opportunity to join a passionate, multidisciplinary team tackling one of the world's most critical challenges
Mission
Design the mechanical components of the system, focusing on pumps, valves, and pressure vessel. Build components that are reliable, efficient, and designed for diverse environments and use cases.
What You'll Do
- Own consumer hardware from conceptual design through high-volume production and public launch.
- Develop design criteria, collaborate on requirements, and drive system-level optimization.
- Test and iterate on products to ensure high reliability and performance in all environments and use cases.
- Design and develop production lines for manufacturing your product, including robot end effector design, process development, control system design, automation programming, and more.
- Refine production systems to achieve high-rate, high-yield, and reliable manufacturing processes.
- Establish an efficient product lifecycle, from supply chain to final integration, balancing cost, complexity, and quality.
- Collaborate with partner teams to design and implement efficient in-house production lines.
What We're Looking For
Preferred Qualifications
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Mechanical Engineer • Los Angeles, CA, United States