Cellsense - Mechanical Engineer

43North • New York, NY

1d • $80,000 - $120,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Cellsense manufactures sustainable products for the fashion, jewelry, and beauty industries utilizing our proprietary material made from Algae and Cellulose. Cellsense aims to replace plastics and resins, and in doing so eliminate major sources of microplastics and heavy metal pollution. With our material we can achieve a wide range of colors, clarities, forms, and even unique properties such as bio-fluorescence. Our novel manufacturing systems enable us to produce complex beaded textiles at scale, replacing overseas manual labor with highly automated domestic production. Currently, we are focused on scaling up our process while engaging in paid pilots with industry partners. You will join us at an exciting stage of our growth.

We're looking for a hands-on engineer to own production at Cellsense as we scale. You'll be responsible for taking our manufacturing systems from prototype to pilot plant, developing and implementing the necessary tools and processes to meet growing demand from our brand partners. As a key member of our small team, you'll collaborate closely with our founder and have a meaningful impact on the development and deployment of Cellsense's next-generation production capabilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field
• 3+ years of engineering experience, including taking projects from concept to completion
• Hands-on experience designing, building, and troubleshooting physical systems
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software of choice
• Familiarity with prototyping methods such as machining, 3D printing, and laser cutting
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Self-motivated problem-solver who thrives in a startup environment

Nice To Haves

• Experience with manufacturing processes or automation is a strong plus

Responsibilities

• Design and iterate on hardware necessary for Cellsense to scale production
• Build and optimize automated material deposition systems
• Customize molds for diverse customer use casesSource components and work with suppliers to manage parts and lead times
• Work across disciplines to help develop exciting new products
• Own and develop engineering at Cellsense

Benefits

• Compensation range: $80,000 - $120,000 per year + equity
• Health insurance
• Direct ownership of production systems and processes
• Opportunity to work on meaningful environmental impact as part of a tightly knit team

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level