Crusoe · 22 hours ago
Staff Mechanical Engineer
Arvada, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$171K/yr - $185K/yr
7+ years expCrusoe is a company focused on sustainable technology and innovation in the AI sector. They are seeking a Staff Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the transformation of complex customer requirements into production-ready designs while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and fostering continuous improvement within the engineering team.
AI InfrastructureArtificial Intelligence (AI)Data CenterEnergyEnergy ManagementOil and Gas
Responsibilities
Lead Advanced Mechanical Design Projects: Lead and direct the design of modular integrated buildings, low voltage switchboards, medium voltage switchgear, and other critical power distribution equipment; oversee the development of comprehensive specification sheets, bills of materials, detailed assembly instructions, and other crucial manufacturing documents, setting high standards for accuracy and completeness across the team
Strategic Code Compliance and Standards Integration: Champion and ensure strict compliance of all product designs with complicated regulatory requirements, commercial codes, customer specifications, engineering standards, and company practices and procedures, providing authoritative guidance to the engineering team
Detailed Drawings and Technical Documents: Accept responsibility for the accurate and timely delivery of shop drawings, product submittals, operation and maintenance manuals, and as-built drawings, ensuring precision and traceability across all projects
Design Reviews and Quality Assurance: Conduct thorough model reviews and drawing checks as an integral part of the engineering design release process, serving as a subject matter expert (SME) for quality assurance and design approval
Strategic Cost Reduction and Manufacturing Efficiency: Initiate, lead, and direct Design for Manufacturability and Assembly (DFMA) and Design for Excellence (DFx) reviews, focusing on cost reduction strategies and enhancing overall manufacturing efficiency across multiple product lines and projects
Engineering Change Operations: Independently lead and manage Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) as a key part of product release and ongoing lifecycle management, identifying broad impacts, coordinating cross-functional changes, and ensuring smooth implementation
Cross-Functional Collaboration and Strategic Partnerships: Lead and direct strategic collaboration initiatives with Sales, Project Management, Purchasing, and Manufacturing teams to support customer inquiries, resolve problems, and foster creative, high-value solutions for both the customer and the organization
Continuous Improvement and Innovation: Proactively identify, propose, and implement improvements to design procedures, processes, and methodologies, driving innovation, enhancing safety, quality, and overall efficiency across the engineering department and influencing broader operational improvements
Technical Mentorship and Team Development: Provide expert technical guidance, mentorship, and professional development opportunities to mechanical design engineers, fostering a high-performing team and nurturing future leaders
Resource and Project Portfolio Management: Oversee the allocation of engineering resources across multiple projects, manage project priorities and timelines, and ensure the successful delivery of a portfolio of complex mechanical design projects
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering, or an equivalent engineering discipline
Expert proficiency with 3D modeling software, specifically SolidWorks and SolidWorks PDM, demonstrating mastery of advanced techniques for complex design, assembly, and document management
Proven 7+ years of experience in advanced mechanical design, ideally engineered to order power distribution equipment like modular integrated buildings, switchboards, and switchgear, or related products
Expert-level knowledge of a wide range of building codes, energy codes, UL listings, and their respective compliance checks, with the ability to interpret, apply, and guide others in regulatory environments
Advanced knowledge of metals and materials commonly used for fabrication, including their properties, limitations, manufacturing methods, and application in mechanical designs
Exceptional analytical ability and strategic decision-making skills to tackle complex, multi-faceted design challenges, provide authoritative technical direction, and contribute to long-term engineering strategy
Unwavering commitment to detail, ensuring precision in design, analysis, and documentation, and driving a detail oriented culture of quality within the team
Ability to lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of mechanical design engineers, fostering collaboration, innovation, and professional growth
Excellent written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical information, negotiate, and influence stakeholders within the organization and with external partners
Ability to lift, lower, push, and pull merchandise up to 50 lbs, and to stand, walk, stoop, and bend for 8 hours or more daily
Requires constant use of arms, hands, fingers, eyes, legs, and back for operating computers and advanced design software
Willingness to undergo a background check and drug test
Preferred
Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar post-graduate engineering degree
Professional Engineer (PE) license
Experience as a SolidWorks PDM Vault Administrator
Extensive experience using Material Requirements Planning (ERP/MRP) software, with a track record of optimizing design-to-production workflows at a strategic level
Demonstrated creativity, foresight, and mature judgment in planning, organizing, and guiding engineering programs
Positive track record of seeing complicated, long-term projects through to completion with patience, persistence, and strategic oversight
A strong drive to identify, create, and continually improve engineering design systems, processes, and methodologies, leading to efficiency gains and technological advancements
Experience in a supervisory or management role for at least 2-3 years
Experience with advanced simulation and analysis software (e.g., FEA/FDM)
Benefits
Industry competitive pay
Restricted Stock Units in a fast growing, well-funded technology company
Health insurance package options that include HDHP and PPO, vision, and dental for you and your dependents
Employer contributions to HSA accounts
Paid Parental Leave
Paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability
Teladoc
Pet-friendly offices
401(k) with a 100% match up to 4% of salary
Generous paid time off and holiday schedule
Cell phone reimbursement
Tuition reimbursement
Subscription to the Calm app
MetLife Legal
Company paid commuter benefit; $300 per pay period
Company
Crusoe
Crusoe is a vertically integrated AI infrastructure company that builds and operates data centers powered by energy sources.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$3.9BKey Investors
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2025-12-19Secondary Market
2025-10-23Series E· $1.4B
2025-08-25Debt Financing· $175M
Leadership Team
Chase Lochmiller
Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Cully Cavness
Co-Founder, President and Chief Strategy Officer
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