{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"906fca8e2fed2e667681fb2d","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/906fca8e2fed2e667681fb2d","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/906fca8e2fed2e667681fb2d","title":"Founding Mechanical Engineers","description":"We’re working with an early-stage power company developing a new generation of modular power systems designed to bring reliable electricity online much faster for industrial customers, AI infrastructure, hyperscalers and utilities.\n\nThe company has raised $25M in seed funding and is now building out its founding mechanical engineering team.\n\nThis is a hands-on opportunity for an engineer who wants genuine ownership of physical hardware and the chance to work across the full development cycle, from early concepts through fabrication, testing and commissioning.\n\nThe Role\nYou’ll take ownership of major mechanical systems and subsystems, working closely with the core engineering team to develop and bring the technology to life.\n\nYou’ll be involved in:\n\nMechanical system architecture and first-principles design\n\nDetailed mechanical design and CAD\n\nThermal, structural and fluid analysis\n\nEngineering calculations, stress, vibration, fatigue and thermal growth\n\nMechanical interfaces and system integration\n\nWorking with vendors, machine shops and fabrication partners\n\nPrototyping, build and test\n\nCommissioning, troubleshooting and root-cause analysis\n\nWhat We’re Looking For\nWe’re looking for strong mechanical engineers who enjoy solving complex problems, working across disciplines and getting close to the hardware.\n\nRelevant backgrounds could include:\n\nMechanical systems and product development\n\nThermal or fluid systems\n\nRotating machinery or turbomachinery\n\nEngines, propulsion or power systems\n\nAerospace and advanced hardware\n\nRobotics and complex electromechanical systems\n\nIndustrial machinery and equipment\n\nDirect experience in the company’s specific technology is not essential. Strong engineers from adjacent industries with excellent mechanical fundamentals, hands‑on experience and broad ownership are encouraged to apply.\n\nLocation\nBay Area preferred , with regular travel to the Reno / Carson City area and the company’s test facilities.\n\nThe role is suited to engineers based in the Bay Area who are comfortable travelling to Nevada around 1–2 times per month , depending on project and testing requirements.\n\nCompensation & Equity\nThe company offers a very competitive compensation package , alongside meaningful early‑stage equity .\n\nFor engineers joining at this stage, equity is a significant part of the opportunity and provides real ownership as the company develops.\n\nWhy Join?\nYou’ll be joining a small engineering team working on real hardware, with the opportunity to take ownership, influence the product and see your work move from design through build and testing.\n\nIt’s an opportunity to work close to the engineering, close to the hardware and play a meaningful role in building the company from an early stage.\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Eq3","rawCompany":"eq3","city":"Millbrae","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-10-29T04:00:39.648Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2141.00","title":"Mechanical Engineers","slug":"mechanical-engineers"},{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"},{"code":"17-2199.05","title":"Mechatronics Engineers","slug":"mechatronics-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"},{"code":"333248","title":"All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing","slug":"all-other-industrial-machinery-manufacturing"},{"code":"541715","title":"Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)","slug":"research-and-development-in-the-physical-engineering-and-life-sciences-except-nanotechnology-and-biotechnology"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Founding Mechanical Engineers","description":"We’re working with an early-stage power company developing a new generation of modular power systems designed to bring reliable electricity online much faster for industrial customers, AI infrastructure, hyperscalers and utilities.\n\nThe company has raised $25M in seed funding and is now building out its founding mechanical engineering team.\n\nThis is a hands-on opportunity for an engineer who wants genuine ownership of physical hardware and the chance to work across the full development cycle, from early concepts through fabrication, testing and commissioning.\n\nThe Role\nYou’ll take ownership of major mechanical systems and subsystems, working closely with the core engineering team to develop and bring the technology to life.\n\nYou’ll be involved in:\n\nMechanical system architecture and first-principles design\n\nDetailed mechanical design and CAD\n\nThermal, structural and fluid analysis\n\nEngineering calculations, stress, vibration, fatigue and thermal growth\n\nMechanical interfaces and system integration\n\nWorking with vendors, machine shops and fabrication partners\n\nPrototyping, build and test\n\nCommissioning, troubleshooting and root-cause analysis\n\nWhat We’re Looking For\nWe’re looking for strong mechanical engineers who enjoy solving complex problems, working across disciplines and getting close to the hardware.\n\nRelevant backgrounds could include:\n\nMechanical systems and product development\n\nThermal or fluid systems\n\nRotating machinery or turbomachinery\n\nEngines, propulsion or power systems\n\nAerospace and advanced hardware\n\nRobotics and complex electromechanical systems\n\nIndustrial machinery and equipment\n\nDirect experience in the company’s specific technology is not essential. 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