Desktop Metal is revolutionizing 3D printing of metal parts. Our printer’s robust build processes create complex parts beautifully, and at a price attainable by any design and manufacturing team. We are looking to bring on board bright, motivated team members across wide spectrum of engineering disciplines. Desktop Metal is presently seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer. The ideal candidate will have experience designing and developing electro-mechanical systems from concept to production.

The Lead Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for:

• Developing novel technology and mechanisms that can be applied to multiple stages of the part production process
• Designing to a product requirements specification and developing derived requirements
• Producing prototype and production system components
• Working with an interdisciplinary team to perform detailed designs and analysis
• Developing and maintaining 3D CAD models of system architecture and components
• Drive FMEA and design reviews
• Tolerance stack analysis, including use of GD&T
• Maintaining high level of communications with cross-functional team and partners
• Assisting with development of the technical teams required to produce designs
• Working closely with program management and regulatory teams

Basic Qualifications:

• Thorough understanding and use of technical principles, theories, and concepts in mechanical, controls, robotics, and systems engineering
• Broad exposure to mechanical design and development practices including common engineering tools
• History of integrating many different types of actuators in challenging environments
• Demonstrated ability to develop deep understanding of the business and end user needs and translate those needs into the right technology solution
• Ability to resolve complex issues in creative, efficient, and effective ways
• Able to provide the customer and company-wide perspective to detailed technical decisions
• Expert in integrated system design
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• BS/MS Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics or equivalent
• Solidworks proficiency

Preferred Experiences:

• Additive manufacturing
• 3D printing
• Atmosphere controls
• DFx
• FEA – COSMOS, Ansys, or equivalent
• FMEA
• GD&T
• Matlab
• Mechatronics
• Metallurgy
• Robotics
• Thermal management
• Hands-on machine build and operation experience