R&D Mechatronics Engineer at Rangeview

<h3 class="PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer" data-section-id="1ldfxpu" data-start="0" data-end="29">Mechatronics Engineer (R&amp;D)</h3> <p data-start="31" data-end="401"><strong data-start="31" data-end="48">Compensation:</strong> $90,000–$154,000 annually<br data-start="74" data-end="77"><strong data-start="77" data-end="88">Equity:</strong> Included<br data-start="97" data-end="100"><strong data-start="100" data-end="113">Location:</strong> El Segundo, CA<br data-start="128" data-end="131"><strong data-start="131" data-end="147">Work Policy:</strong> Onsite<br data-start="154" data-end="157"><strong data-start="157" data-end="167">Level:</strong> L1–L2 and L3<br data-start="180" data-end="183"><strong data-start="183" data-end="200">Hiring Count:</strong> 2 — one L1–L2 and one L3<br data-start="225" data-end="228"><strong data-start="228" data-end="242">Core KPIs:</strong> Equipment reliability, process observability, consistency, scalability, throughput, and successful validation and handoff of assigned development workstreams.</p> <h2 data-section-id="doxd" data-start="403" data-end="416">Who we are</h2> <p data-start="418" data-end="814">Rangeview is on a mission to build the foundry system that reindustrializes America. We exist to break the legacy manufacturing trap by reinventing critical production for the twenty-first century. Through advanced software, deep automation, breakthroughs in materials science, and modern financing strategies, Rangeview rewrites both the cost curve and the power structure of making metal parts.</p> <p>As a Mechatronics Engineer, you will develop the equipment, software, controls, and workflows that enable Rangeview’s R&amp;D group to develop novel manufacturing technologies.</p> <p>Your scope is the full manufacturing chain: printing, thermal processing, handling and post-processing, together with the instrumentation and data infrastructure that makes equipment and process state observable.</p> <p>This is a highly hands-on R&amp;D role. You will be expected to move fluidly between software, mechanical systems, electrical systems, optics, equipment integration, and experimental process development. You will work closely with materials scientists, process engineers, R&amp;D specialists, and technical leadership to rapidly prototype, test, modify, and mature new manufacturing capabilities.</p> <h2 data-section-id="1s5ych3" data-start="816" data-end="839">What’s in it for you</h2> <p data-start="841" data-end="1192">You will help Rangeview’s R&amp;D group develop novel manufacturing technologies across the full manufacturing chain: printing, thermal processing, handling, and post-processing. This is a highly hands-on role where you will work across software, mechanical systems, electrical systems, optics, equipment integration, and experimental process development.</p> <h2 data-section-id="1tw9tfi" data-start="1194" data-end="1211">What you’ll do</h2> <p data-start="1213" data-end="1385">As a Mechatronics Engineer, you will develop the equipment, software, controls, and workflows that enable Rangeview’s R&amp;D group to develop novel manufacturing technologies.</p> <p data-start="1387" data-end="1690">Your scope includes the instrumentation and data infrastructure that makes equipment and process state observable. You will work closely with materials scientists, process engineers, R&amp;D specialists, and technical leadership to rapidly prototype, test, modify, and mature new manufacturing capabilities.</p> <ul data-start="1692" data-end="3085"> <li data-section-id="hh8xdo" data-start="1692" data-end="1923">Modify equipment hardware, software, motion systems, and controls to support experimental materials, new process capabilities, improved reliability, and higher throughput within scalability and production sustainment constraints.</li> <li data-section-id="rsazl" data-start="1924" data-end="2106">Develop and automate manufacturing, handling, post processing equipment, and monitoring equipment, translating material and process requirements into practical engineering systems.</li> <li data-section-id="6290yg" data-start="2107" data-end="2293">Design, select, integrate, commission, and improve commercial and custom equipment to increase process observability, consistency, reliability, scalability, and operator effectiveness.</li> <li data-section-id="1rrn1sk" data-start="2294" data-end="2404">Develop and integrate the measurement systems the factory runs on, to support data acquisition and analysis.</li> <li data-section-id="1opycw1" data-start="2405" data-end="2515">Troubleshoot equipment and software issues, identify root causes, and implement verified corrective actions.</li> <li data-section-id="1f3romk" data-start="2516" data-end="2670">Work closely with process engineers and technical specialists to understand equipment-process interactions and translate findings into improved methods.</li> <li data-section-id="100m37r" data-start="2671" data-end="2922">Support rapid expansion of Rangeview’s equipment base, printers, furnaces, and post-processing systems, including coordination and planning with Facilities and equipment manufacturers on infrastructure needed to support reliable equipment operation.</li> <li data-section-id="ts7apj" data-start="2923" data-end="3085">Serve as the responsible engineer for assigned equipment and development workstreams, driving work from concept through implementation, validation, and handoff.</li> </ul> <h2 data-section-id="k1ic0v" data-start="3087" data-end="3106">What you’ll need</h2> <ul data-start="3108" data-end="4274"> <li data-section-id="7vohy4" data-start="3108" data-end="3295">Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, mechatronics, robotics, controls engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent practical experience.</li> <li data-section-id="srb4qc" data-start="3296" data-end="3393">3+ years of experience developing, integrating, or modifying complex electromechanical systems.</li> <li data-section-id="1l6drpe" data-start="3394" data-end="3490">Demonstrated ability to work across mechanical, electrical, controls, and software interfaces.</li> <li data-section-id="1yjb1rj" data-start="3491" data-end="3599">Experience with hands-on prototyping, troubleshooting, equipment integration, or experimental development.</li> <li data-section-id="1eowhdm" data-start="3600" data-end="3705">Experience using CAD to design mechanical components, assemblies, fixtures, or equipment modifications.</li> <li data-section-id="1aetv67" data-start="3706" data-end="3831">Experience programming or scripting for engineering applications, automation, data acquisition, or computational workflows.</li> <li data-section-id="10rd7nc" data-start="3832" data-end="3967">Strong ability to diagnose ambiguous technical problems, develop hypotheses, run structured tests, and implement practical solutions.</li> <li data-section-id="8o7kbf" data-start="3968" data-end="4141">Working knowledge of experimental design and applied statistics, sufficient to size a test, quantify uncertainty in a measured result, and draw well supported conclusions.</li> <li data-section-id="am0tw7" data-start="4142" data-end="4274">Strong written and verbal communication skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively across multiple technical disciplines.</li> </ul> <h2 data-section-id="e877wi" data-start="4276" data-end="4303">Preferred qualifications</h2> <ul data-start="4305" data-end="5211"> <li data-section-id="x6c3fl" data-start="4305" data-end="4429">Experience with additive manufacturing systems, particularly SLA, MSLA, or other photopolymer-based printing technologies.</li> <li data-section-id="1sbeumz" data-start="4430" data-end="4558">Experience developing or modifying motion control systems, machine controls, PLCs, embedded systems, or industrial automation.</li> <li data-section-id="1146kcd" data-start="4559" data-end="4668">Experience with computational geometry, slicing algorithms, toolpath generation, or platforms such as nTop.</li> <li data-section-id="18qacjw" data-start="4669" data-end="4752">Experience with Python, MATLAB, C++, or similar engineering and automation tools.</li> <li data-section-id="1sxplt7" data-start="4753" data-end="4839">Experience designing and commissioning custom manufacturing or laboratory equipment.</li> <li data-section-id="1hzc49b" data-start="4840" data-end="4943">Familiarity with machine vision, sensors, instrumentation, data acquisition, and closed-loop control.</li> <li data-section-id="o85607" data-start="4944" data-end="5080">Experience with ceramics, photopolymer resins, materials processing, investment casting, or other advanced manufacturing technologies.</li> <li data-section-id="ypjvua" data-start="5081" data-end="5211">Demonstrated ability to independently own technically ambiguous projects and move quickly from concept through working hardware.</li> </ul> <h2 data-section-id="1svuonk" data-start="5213" data-end="5239">Additional requirements</h2> <ul data-start="5241" data-end="5354"> <li data-section-id="fc02at" data-start="5241" data-end="5289">Must be able to work onsite in El Segundo, CA.</li> <li data-section-id="lx58ey" data-start="5290" data-end="5354">Must be able to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed.</li> </ul> <h2 data-section-id="1y6prn5" data-start="5356" data-end="5371">Compensation</h2> <p data-start="5373" data-end="5571">Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline. Salaries are based on demonstrated candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.</p> <ul data-start="5573" data-end="5671"> <li data-section-id="1blfpa9" data-start="5573" data-end="5671"><strong data-start="5575" data-end="5592">L1–L2 and L3:</strong> $90,000–$154,000 annually, depending on level and qualifications, plus equity.</li> </ul> <h2 data-section-id="2qq1z5" data-start="5673" data-end="5684">Benefits</h2> <p data-start="5686" data-end="5806">Rangeview offers a competitive benefits package, including equity, unlimited PTO, medical, dental, and vision insurance.</p> <h2 data-section-id="ig5zfc" data-start="5808" data-end="5821">Compliance</h2> <p data-start="5823" data-end="6395" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="">Rangeview is a DDTC-registered, ITAR-compliant business. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Rangeview is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Rangeview is governed on the basis of merit and aptitude and will not be influenced in any manner by any legally protected status.</p> <p data-start="5823" data-end="6395" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node=""><strong>We are not working with outside agencies at this time.</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p>