Mechanical Engineer
Bevi is on a mission to disrupt the beverage supply chain and replace single-use water bottles with smart water machines. Thousands of companies use Bevi to sustainably provide their employees with pure, sparkling, and flavored water at work. As the market leader in IoT-enabled beverage machines, we’ve raised over $90M in venture capital and we’re growing rapidly year over year. In addition to maintaining growth with our current product line, Bevi is heavily investing in new product development.
We are looking for a Mechanical Engineer to play a critical role in designing and putting into production our next generation of machines that will continue to disrupt the beverage supply chain. Working with a small team and collaborating closely with senior leadership in Engineering and Product, the ideal candidate will help drive our current product line to market, and support the design and delivery of our next generation of products. This is an opportunity to be involved in all aspects of product engineering in a fast-paced startup, to rapidly grow your technical skill set, and to own the delivery of a new and exciting product that will change the way people think about how they get their water.
As a Mechanical Engineer at Bevi, you will:
- Design, analyze, prototype and test hardware systems that deliver compelling beverages without the waste of the traditional supply chain
- Translate product requirements into complete technical solutions that satisfy challenging business, design and schedule requirements
- Work closely with industrial designers, electrical, firmware, software, and mechanical engineers to develop a refined product
- Lead the development of systems or subsystems and integrate into a single delivered product
- Work with suppliers and subject matter experts to design manufacturable, cost-effective components and assemblies
- Develop and execute tests to prove performance, reduce quality risk and build product reliability
- Provide leadership and mentorship in your areas of specialization
- Participate in the design review process
- Drive work independently while managing ambiguity, and be proactive in managing and communicating risk
Requirements
- BSME or MSME with a minimum of 2+ years relevant work experience in system design that requires integration of mechanical and electrical components
- Experience launching a product for mass production
- Systems design approach with strong tradeoff analysis skills and ability to drive to a final solution while evaluating multiple alternatives simultaneously
- Familiarity with modelling and analysis tools such as FEA, MatLab, MathCAD, etc.
- Familiarity with data acquisition and measurements tools
- Professional experience with various manufacturing processes such as stamping, molding, and casting, and knowledge of materials used in these processes
- Skilled SOLIDWORKS user or equivalent (NX, CATIA, etc), with experience working collaboratively in large assemblies, modeling complex parts, and creating toleranced 2D part and assembly drawings (experience with GD&T a plus)
- Experience designing fluid or compact refrigeration / heat exchange systems is a plus
- Strong hands-on skills to build and test prototypes
- Bias for action and strong history of delivering results
- Passion for collaboration and rapid development in a fast-paced environment
- Well-organized and excellent communication skills, to both technical and non-technical audiences
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance plans with BlueCross BlueShield, 95% paid by employer
- 401(k) and environmentally responsible investment options
- Flex/hybrid approach to in-office work
- Fully employer paid disability and life insurances
- Wellness and fitness reimbursements
- 15 days vacation and 9 paid holidays, plus additional paid days for sick leave, etc (including sustainability or social justice volunteer events)
- Paid parental leave for both primary and secondary caregivers
- Monthly stipends for cell phone use and commuting costs
- Onsite snacks and Bevis... and composting and terracycling, too
- Happy hours, pancake breakfasts, Hero awards - and more!
- Join a team that shares our Bevi Core Values:
- Put Customers First
- Be Great to Work with
- Raise the Bar Together
- Act Like You Own the Business
- Be Curious and Ask Why
- Champion Sustainability