Senior Mechatronics Engineer, Internal Tools, Hybrid Role

at  Juul Labs

THE COMPANY:

Juul Labs’ mission is to impact the lives of the world’s one billion adult smokers by eliminating combustible cigarettes. We have the opportunity to address one of the world’s most intractable challenges through a commitment to exceptional quality, research, design, and innovation. Backed by leading technology investors, we are committed to the same excellence when it comes to hiring great talent.
We are a diverse team that is united by this common purpose and we are hiring the world’s best engineers, scientists, designers, product managers, operations experts, and customer service and business professionals. If the opportunity to build your career at one of the fastest growing companies is compelling, read on for more details.

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• 8+ years of relevant Mechanical Engineering experience in one or more of the following areas: product design, new product introduction, test engineering, manufacturing support
• Experience in designing consumer oriented products using a broad range of processes and materials, with an emphasis on cosmetic plastic molding and metal parts (sheet metal, CNC, extrusion, etc.)
• Experience with medical devices or other regulated products is desirable
• Comprehensive knowledge of hardware mechatronic systems, including experience in designing, fabricating, and integrating mechanical and electronic components
• Experienced in developing and testing both software applications and mechanical systems, ensuring they work together
• Experience in Python and C++ software development, data structures & algorithms is a plus
• Prototyping background: Have a maker mentality that allows you to prototype quickly while also producing robust systems that sustain through heavy use and have well-documented construction and troubleshooting guidelines
• Expertise in one (or more of) the areas of: Statistical Analysis, Design of Experiments, FEA, CFD, Thermal Design, DFMEA, DFA, etc
• Expertise in 3D MCAD, Solidworks preferred

EDUCATION

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Robotics, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

This is a hands-on role that will be responsible for designing the machinery to test, characterize, and qualify new products. This role will drive the validation of concepts via early analysis, prototyping and testing, and work with cross-functional teams and external partners to ensure that project requirements are managed to achieve optimal experiences for our customers. In addition, they will troubleshoot and make improvements to existing test instrumentation products, and work closely with other members of the engineering staff to create optimal solutions to difficult design, structural, thermal, and automation issues.
The ideal candidate takes pride in their work and analytical ability, and is comfortable deploying functional solutions and procedures rooted in engineering fundamentals and best practices. This person is a strong communicator who is able to lead and work effectively with peers and management alike in a high-paced global environment. This person is flexible and can respond quickly, energetically, and enthusiastically to changes. This person appreciates an environment where individuals carry high responsibility, and where superior work is encouraged, noticed and rewarded.
In office Tuesday and Thursday

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Taking initiative and ownership of high level work
• Negotiating and driving alignment with product architects, managers, and other key stakeholders across multiple disciplines
• Designing, implementing, and driving to completion complex systems spanning several engineering disciplines including EE, ME, FW, and SW
• Developing high complexity sub-system designs, including: architecture, control systems, mechanical assembly, schematic work, and validation/verification
• Establishing clear, concise test plans, and controlling test plan execution
• Hosting and attending design review meetings within the larger development team
• Supporting build, debug, validation, and fine-tuning equipment for release to production
• Participating in initial equipment conceptual development and carefully balancing product specifications, process requirements, layout complexity, cost, and lead-time limits
• Establishing great working relationships with vendors and managing their deliverables, including: DFM, kick-off, bring-up, and qualification