Mechanical Design and Test Engineer
Swift SolarSan Carlos, California
Full Time
Posted November 5, 2025
$90k - $130k
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Job Description
The Mechanical Design Engineer at Swift Solar is responsible for designing, procuring, and installing mechanical components and equipment for perovskite photovoltaic manufacturing processes, supporting process improvements, scale-up, and innovation in solar technology.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, procure, and install parts and assemblies for thin-film deposition and processing equipment
- Create components for vacuum chambers and 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
- Adapt commercial equipment for perovskite cell production processes
- Work with process engineers and technologists to address equipment challenges
- 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.
Benefits & Perks
Competitive salary range of $90,000 - $130,000 per year
Full-time employment
Work with purpose and mission-driven team
Opportunity to lead with innovation
Growth mindset culture
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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