Staff Mechanical Design Engineer, Big Machines
Redwood MaterialsMcCarran, California
Full Time
Posted July 31, 2026
$148k - $235k
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Job Description
Big Machines designs and builds custom equipment for our factories and processing plants.
Key Responsibilities
- Own the design, build, and commissioning of low-volume, custom integrated machines
- Perform engineering hand calculations and finite element analysis to size structures and mechanisms
- Create detailed models and engineering prints in SolidWorks, including managing large assemblies and drawing packages
- Collaborate with internal fabrication teams and external vendors to manufacture parts
- Support machine assembly and testing by performing hands-on commissioning, equipment operation, and floor troubleshooting
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related discipline
- 5+ years of professional experience designing and analyzing mechanical structures, mechanisms, or industrial equipment
- Advanced proficiency in 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks, NX, CATIA, or Creo
- Strong understanding and application of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
- Experience designing and fabricating welded structures
- Experience designing and testing mechanical mechanisms
- Experience managing large CAD assembly models and engineering drawings
- Experience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
- Experience integrating servos, actuators, and sensors
- Hands-on experience working in a production facility with heavy equipment and industrial machinery
- In accordance with California pay transparency laws, the salary range for this position is listed below. Actual compensation may vary based on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and skills.
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