Mechanical Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 8, 2026. First seen by Alion on Jul 13, 2026. Freeformfuture scores B on the Alion truth index.
Join Freeform as a Mechanical Engineer, where you will take advanced manufacturing hardware from initial concept through design, fabrication, testing, and deployment. You will contribute to the development of new manufacturing technologies and work hands-on to build, integrate, and validate designs. Enjoy benefits such as 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance, significant stock option packages, and a flexible work environment.
Missions
- Ownership of projects from initial concept through design, fabrication, testing, and deployment.
- Collaboration with senior engineers to research, develop, design, and test complex mechanical components and systems.
- Planning and performing tests to analyze the feasibility, design, operation, and performance of equipment, components, and systems.
Profil recherché
- The ideal candidate is capable of running projects with little oversight, is an extreme problem solver with the ability to move fast without missing important details, and has the ability to work effectively with other engineering disciplines- 3D printing experience is not required to be successful here - rather we look for smart, motivated, collaborative engineers who love solving hard problems and creating amazing technology!
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or aerospace engineering
- Well-versed in mechanical engineering fundamentals and comfortable taking a first-principles approach to solving problems
- 2+ years of professional, post-graduation experience in full life-cycle hands-on mechanical design from hand calcs to CAD to fabrication and testing
- Master’s degree in mechanical engineering
- Experience in collegiate engineering activities such as FSAE, Baja SAE, rocket clubs, or robotics clubs
- 5+ years of experience designing complex mechanical systems for semiconductor, machining, automation, materials processing, or other related industrial manufacturing or capital equipment applications
- Experience with NX for CAD design
- Hands-on fabrication / machine shop experience (manual mill, manual lathe, hand-tools, etc.)
- Knowledge of motion control and kinematics
- Experience with design of fluid or thermal systems
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Passion for improving the state of metal 3D printing
- Working knowledge of electromechanical systems