Mechanical Design and Test Engineer
Swift SolarSan Carlos, California
Full Time
Posted November 5, 2025
$90k - $130k
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Job Description
A Mechanical Design Engineer at Swift Solar is responsible for designing, procuring, and installing equipment for thin-film deposition and processing of perovskite photovoltaics, supporting process improvements and manufacturing scale-up in a cutting-edge solar technology startup.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, procure, and install parts and assemblies for thin-film deposition and processing equipment
- Create components for vacuum chambers and other process equipment
- Perform thermal and mechanical analysis of assemblies
- Collaborate with technicians to install and troubleshoot equipment
- Develop and execute test plans to optimize electro-mechanical device performance
- Work with process engineers to address manufacturing challenges through mechanical design
- Source high-quality parts from suppliers cost-effectively
- Contribute to developing engineering practices and documentation standards
Requirements
- A B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering or related discipline.
- Experience using 3D CAD software to design a variety of parts made by machining, 3D printing, sheet metal processes, and or welding, with SolidWorks preferred.
- Experience working with suppliers to get consistent quality parts.
- Experience testing and troubleshooting systems that you and the team have designed.
- Desire to learn standards and best practices to help improve Swift s engineering processes.
- Ability to design, procure, and install parts and assemblies for thin-film deposition and processing equipment.
- Ability to perform thermal and mechanical analysis of assemblies.
- Ability to develop and execute test plans and optimize performance of electro-mechanical devices designed in house.
- Experience interacting with process engineers and technologists to address their challenges by designing and procuring mechanical parts.
Benefits & Perks
Competitive salary range of $90,000 - $130,000 per year
Work with purpose and growth opportunities
100% of monthly premiums for HMO PPO group healthcare plan covered
75% of dental and vision insurance premiums covered
401(k) matching
Clean commuter benefits
Meaningful equity in the company
Support for attending conferences and online courses to grow skills
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