Freeform · 13 hours ago
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$110K/yr - $200K/yr
5+ years expFreeform is deploying software-defined, autonomous metal 3D printing factories around the world, bringing the scalability of software to physical production. As a Senior Mechanical Engineer at Freeform, you will be responsible for leading mechanical design efforts and driving innovation in hardware development.
3D TechnologyElectronicsIndustrial AutomationMachinery ManufacturingRobotics
Responsibilities
Act as a responsible engineer in bringing hardware from concept to production
Research, develop, design, and test complex mechanical components, subassemblies, equipment, and systems
Perform tolerance analysis of designs at the system and subsystem level
Plan and perform tests to analyze the feasibility, design, operation and performance of equipment, components, and systems
Work hands-on to build, integrate, and validate designs and newly developed systems and/or subsystems
Strategize continuous improvement plans to enhance system performance, reliability, and manufacturability
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related technical field
5+ years of experience in mechanical systems design and development
CAD experience, including GD&T and detailed drawing documentation
Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals with extensive hands-on hardware development experience
Systems-level thinker also able to perform detailed work; has previously delivered complex mechanical systems
Preferred
10+ years of experience designing mechanical systems for semiconductor, machining, automation, materials processing, or other related industrial manufacturing or capital equipment applications (e.g. additive manufacturing, semiconductor, robotics, CNC, or biomedical manufacturing equipment design engineering experience)
Advanced degree in mechanical engineering
Knowledge of motion control and kinematics
Experience with design of fluid or thermal systems
Working knowledge of electromechanical systems
Passion for improving the state of metal 3D printing
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Benefits
Significant stock option packages
100% employer-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (premium PPO and HMO options)
Life insurance
Traditional and Roth 401(k)
Relocation assistance provided
Paid vacation, sick leave, and company holidays
Generous Paid Parental Leave and extended transition back to work for the birthing parent
Free daily catered lunch and dinner, and fully stocked kitchenette
Casual dress, flexible work hours, and regular catered team building events
Company
Freeform
Freeform is a 3D printing company offering metal 3D printing solutions for manufacturing companies.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$117.88MKey Investors
Two Sigma Ventures
2026-01-07Series Unknown· $58.88M
2024-10-22Series Unknown· $14M
2023-02-01Series Unknown· $45M
Leadership Team
Erik Palitsch
CEO / Co-Founder
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