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, contributing to process improvement 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 process equipment to improve process performance and support manufacturing scale-up.
- Perform thermal and mechanical analysis of assemblies.
- Collaborate with technicians to install and troubleshoot assemblies.
- Develop and execute test plans to optimize electro-mechanical device performance.
- Design mechanical parts based on process engineer requirements and source high-quality parts from suppliers.
- 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 designing components for vacuum chambers and other process equipment.
- Experience making drawings to send to suppliers to source high-quality parts quickly and cost-effectively.
- Ability to interact with process engineers and technologists to address their challenges by designing and procuring mechanical parts.
- Experience adapting commercial equipment to perovskite cells production processes.
- Willingness to contribute to developing Swift’s engineering practices and documentation standards.
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 in cutting-edge solar technology
100% coverage of monthly premiums for HMO PPO group healthcare plan
75% coverage of dental and vision insurance premiums
401(k) matching
Clean commuter benefits
Meaningful equity in the company
Support for attending conferences and taking online courses to grow skills and network
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