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Sr. Mechanical Engineer

San Diego, California, United States · On-site

Senior+

Role Summary As a Senior Mechanical Engineer at Unlimit Ventures, you will apply your skills in electrical-mechanical engineering and mechatronics systems to a variety of new products as they are prepared for market laun…

Skills: Mechatronics Systems, Mechanical Design, Rapid Prototyping, FEA, CFD

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Sr. Mechanical Engineer

Unlimit Ventures

San Diego, California, United States • On-site

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  • Full-time
  • bachelor degree
  • Posted 30d ago
  • ~40 hrs/week

Responsibilities

Lead technical teams in the development of mechatronic system architectures from concept to market launch. Design complex mechanical structures, execute component selection, and perform rigorous testing and validation.

Requirements

Requires a degree in Mechanical Engineering and over 8 years of experience in developing mechatronic systems and industrial products. Proficiency in FEA, CFD, and advanced manufacturing standards like ASME Y14.5 is essential.

Full job description

Role Summary

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer at Unlimit Ventures, you will apply your skills in electrical-mechanical engineering and mechatronics systems to a variety of new products as they are prepared for market launch. You will design, and reduce to practice, innovative solutions driven by depth of knowledge as an engineer while also delivering engineered solutions that meet business and market needs as an entrepreneur. Dedication and determination as a member of the Unlimit Ventures team results in the opportunity to accelerate your career within the new ventures being launched and experience developing many different products you will be proud of for years to come.

Job Type: Contract-to-Hire

Values

  • Prudent optimism …glass-half-full, with a dose of caution to challenge our assumptions.
  • Intrinsic motivation …driven by autonomy, goal clarity and regular feedback.
  • Commit to desired outcomes …define desired outcomes and achieve them vigorously.
  • No egos, no jerks …no joke.

Responsibilities

  • Lead diverse technical teams in the development of mechatronic systems
  • Generate novel concepts for mechatronic system architectures
  • Execute key component selection including sensors, actuators, controllers and any other relevant components
  • Architect structures and mechanisms from low to high kinematic complexity and varying load and duty-cycle for diverse applications
  • Develop mechatronic systems that meet use-case, technical, operational, manufacturing, cost and schedule requirements
  • Prepare weight budgets, cost estimations and margin of safety analysis based on system requirements
  • Prepare thermal and structural analysis of complex mechanical systems in a manner that supports rapid virtual prototyping
  • Execute mechanical packaging of components with an eye for efficiency and design elegance
  • Develop test plans and execute hardware integration, testing, debug and validation
  • Compile data, prepare trade studies and present information in written and verbal form
  • Design and prepare part and assembly drawings with supporting best practice calculations
  • Develop mechanical system budgets including estimating labor, material, and any other relevant costs

Basic Qualifications

  • Degree in Mechanical Engineering and/or other relevant educational background
  • 8+ years of applied experience successfully developing mechanical/mechatronic systems
  • Demonstrated rapid prototyping and iterative product development experience
  • Experience developing mechanical structures (weldments, sheet metal, extrusions, CNC components, materials selection) for industrial products
  • Experience developing actuated kinematic systems from concept to working prototype
  • Experience with FEA, and/or CFD and/or surfacing
  • Ability to perform tolerance analysis as required to ensure intended assembly performance
  • Hands-on experience with light fabrication, assembling and maintaining complex mechanical systems
  • Advanced knowledge of Geometric Tolerancing ASME Y14.5, DFM (Design for Manufacturing), DFA (Design for Assembly), surface coatings & finishing standards
  • Deep understanding and experience using a wide variety of manufacturing processes as they relate to low and high volume production
  • Keen ability to identify and foresee technical risk, and engineering mindset of addressing risks early
  • Ability to design for fault tolerance, reliability, and manufacturing
  • Excellent written, verbal and presentation communication skills to levels above, below and in-line

Preferred Skills & Experience

  • Experience managing projects, mentoring other engineers, and interfacing with technical customers
  • Demonstrated success developing hardware products for pilot customer launch
  • Experience in one or more of the following industries: industrial robotics & automation, clean/renewable technologies, health & wellness technologies
  • Experience delivering designs that meet and exceed product specifications, regulatory requirements, and international standards
  • Experience using composites, and understanding and application of properties of materials
  • Experience developing controls and state machine firmware with proven Python, C and/or C++ programming abilities

Unlimit Ventures is a venture studio that formulates, de-risks and launches new companies. We are a diverse team of innovators, builders and entrepreneurs, developing advanced technologies for practical use in robotics & automation, climate impact, and health & wellness… to name a few.

Related keywords

MechatronicsRoboticsAutomationASME Y14.5CNCSheet MetalWeldmentsPythonC++State Machine FirmwareVirtual PrototypingKinematicsFault ToleranceReliabilityIndustrial AutomationClean Technology

About Unlimit Ventures

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Venture Studio & Engineering Firm | We build scalable startups through Hardware, AI, and Manufacturing Excellence.

Industry
Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
Company size
2-10 employees
Founded
2022
Headquarters
San Diego, California
LinkedIn followers
471

Unlimit Ventures is a San Diego-based Venture Studio and Engineering Firm dedicated to turning ambitious concepts into market-ready technologies. We operate at the intersection of innovation and execution, acting as the technical co-founder for startups in Robotics, CleanTech, MedTech, and Consumer Electronics. Our Model: Unlike traditional agencies that just deliver files, we build businesses. Our in-house team of engineers and designers manages the entire product lifecycle—from initial industrial design and rapid prototyping to PCB layout, AI integration, and mass manufacturing oversight. Core Capabilities: 🚀 Venture Building: We incubate and accelerate hardware startups (Portfolio includes: Hoop Compost, Hydrostasis, EFG). 🛠️ Engineering Services: Full-stack mechanical, electrical, and firmware engineering. 🤖 AI & Robotics: Specialized integration of Machine Vision and autonomous systems. Whether you are a founder looking for a technical partner or an established corporation seeking R&D agility, Unlimit Ventures provides the infrastructure to build the future.

Offices: 1878 Main St, San Diego, California 92113, US · San Diego, CA, US

Venture StudioHardware EngineeringArtificial IntelligenceRoboticsRapid Prototypingand Product DesignRoboticsManagement ConsultingProject Management
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About Unlimit Ventures

LinkedInVisit site

Venture Studio & Engineering Firm | We build scalable startups through Hardware, AI, and Manufacturing Excellence.

Industry
Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
Company size
2-10 employees
Founded
2022
Headquarters
San Diego, California
LinkedIn followers
471

Unlimit Ventures is a San Diego-based Venture Studio and Engineering Firm dedicated to turning ambitious concepts into market-ready technologies. We operate at the intersection of innovation and execution, acting as the technical co-founder for startups in Robotics, CleanTech, MedTech, and Consumer Electronics. Our Model: Unlike traditional agencies that just deliver files, we build businesses. Our in-house team of engineers and designers manages the entire product lifecycle—from initial industrial design and rapid prototyping to PCB layout, AI integration, and mass manufacturing oversight. Core Capabilities: 🚀 Venture Building: We incubate and accelerate hardware startups (Portfolio includes: Hoop Compost, Hydrostasis, EFG). 🛠️ Engineering Services: Full-stack mechanical, electrical, and firmware engineering. 🤖 AI & Robotics: Specialized integration of Machine Vision and autonomous systems. Whether you are a founder looking for a technical partner or an established corporation seeking R&D agility, Unlimit Ventures provides the infrastructure to build the future.

Offices: 1878 Main St, San Diego, California 92113, US · San Diego, CA, US

Venture StudioHardware EngineeringArtificial IntelligenceRoboticsRapid Prototypingand Product DesignRoboticsManagement ConsultingProject Management
View all jobs at Unlimit Ventures

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