HiFunda, a Utah-based technology incubator, is looking for a motivated Mechanical Engineer to help develop advanced materials technologies for energy, defense, aerospace, and commercial applications.
In this role, you will support product and process development from concept through prototype and production, helping transform ideas into working systems. We are looking for someone who enjoys hands-on engineering, works well in a small, focused team environment and adapts to the dynamic nature of the projects.
Responsibilities:
- Support product and process design from concept to production.
- Design, build, assemble, and test prototype and production hardware.
- Develop manufacturing and test processes and documentation.
- Work with vendors to source and procure components.
- Perform engineering analyses, testing, and data interpretation.
- Create engineering drawings, including GD&T and tolerance stack-up analyses.
- Support technology transfer from R&D to production.
- Contribute to testing, validation, and continuous improvement efforts.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
- 3+ years of experience in product and/or process development.
- Experience bringing a product from concept to a working system.
- Hands-on experience with machining, assembly, inspection, and testing.
- Proficiency with 3D CAD software, including thermal and flow simulation.
- Strong communication skills and proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Experience with tooling, fixtures, and 3D-printed components.
- Experience with process documentation, statistical design of experiments, data analysis, and technical reporting.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively in a small company.
- U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status required.
We offer a competitive salary, based on experience and fit, and a full benefits package.
Relocation support to Salt Lake City, UT will be provided to qualified candidates.
To apply, please send your resume, references, and cover letter outlining your fit for this position to [email protected].
Pay: From $75,757.57 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Are you a US citizen or green card holder?
- Which 3D CAD software are you adept at using?
- Can you enter data in an excel spreadsheet and make a graph and fit a least squares curve to the data?
- Are you able to create a powerpoint presentation summarizing results of a task or project?
- What are your strengths and why are you a good candidate for this job?
- Please describe what you do to improve and advance your technical skills in terms of professional development. In other words, how have you invested in yourself and your career?
- Why are you interested in this position?
- When are you available to start this job?
- How do you handle tight deadlines or high-pressure situations?
- What are your salary expectations?
- What is your current role and key responsibilities?
- What is the most challenging engineering project that you have been involved with during the past year?
- In addition to 3D modeling, have you also created engineering drawings per GDT best practices?
Education:
Experience:
- Mechanical engineering: 3 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
