Job Title:
Mechanical Engineer

Company: silana

Location: newark, NJ

Created: 2024-04-20

Job Type: Full Time

Job Description:

📍Location: HAX-Office, Newark, New Jersey💼 Job Type: Full-time📆 Start Date: asapCome and revolutionize the fully automated fashion production with us.🚀 Welcome to Silana!At silana, we're rewriting the rules of fashion with cutting-edge robotics. As pioneers in sustainable manufacturing, we've developed groundbreaking technology that automates the entire garment production process - from fabric to finished product.We are a VC-backed startup with offices in Europe and New York.As a Mechanical Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of innovation, working directly with our CTO Anton, to gain valuable experience and tackle challenging problems - together.This isn't just a job - it's an opportunity to make a real impact on the future of fashion.About You📝 What You'll DoSubsystem Design: Work closely with the System Integration Engineer and CTO to understand requirements and design mechanical subsystems for our robotic cells. This includes creating detailed drawings and specifications for manufacturing.Manufacturing and Prototyping: Utilize manufacturing processes such as CNC machining, 3D printing, and laser cutting to create prototypes and final components. (Experience with these tools is a plus but not required.)Customer Customization: Adapt and customize designs to meet specific customer requirements, ensuring satisfaction with our solutions.Continuous Improvement: Actively seek feedback from installations to inform future designs and improvements, ensuring our solutions remain at the cutting edge of technology.On-Site Installation and Maintenance: Lead the setup of our robotic systems at customer sites, ensuring they are installed correctly and function as intended. Provide ongoing maintenance and support to meet customer needs.🤹🏻"â™‚️ What You Should Bring to the TableMust HavesEducational Background: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.Professional Experience: This position is for candidates with 3-5 years of experience post-university in mechanical design and engineering, preferably with experience with physical systems and a strong background in CAD (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD).Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in CAD software for mechanical design. Familiarity with manufacturing processes such as CNC machining, 3D printing, and laser cutting is highly desirable.Startup Environment Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment, wearing multiple hats and adapting to rapidly evolving projects and priorities.Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills and the ability to tackle technical challenges with innovative munication and Collaboration: Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work closely with both technical and non-technical team members and clients.Customer-Focused: A strong orientation towards meeting and exceeding customer expectations, including the ability to customize solutions and provide responsive support.Robot Programming: Capability to program robots is a must to effectively implement and customize our robotic solutions.Nice to HaveHands-On Manufacturing Experience: Direct experience with CNC machining, 3D printing, laser cutting, or other manufacturing technologies.Project Management Skills: Basic project management skills or experience, with the ability to manage timelines and resources terest in Robotics: A passion for robotics and automation, demonstrated through academic projects, internships, or personal pursuits.Additional RequirementsVersatility: Seeking someone who has not worked in larger enterprises but is versatile and has experience in other startups or smaller firms.About Us👥 Who we areOur VisionWe are an Austrian deep-tech start-up, driven by the idea of revolutionizing the fashion industry through fully automating the garment manufacturing process. Combining robotics technology with sustainability is our passion.Our ValuesThis is what we stand for:Honesty & Authenticity: Build great technology and don't liePositive Impact: Create something lasting and valuable togetherRewarded Performance: Value accomplishments along the journeyTrust & Reliability: Confident in our skills and rely on each otherTransparency & Frankness: Communicate openly what's going on🌴 What we offer💡 Learn from the best: We are backed by the renowned hardware venture capital SOSV💻 Choose when and where: Flexible working hours and option of partially remote work☕ Stay hydrated and awake: Enjoy the free coffee at our office💲 Get fairly rewarded: A competitive salary for your contribution awaits you🤿 Dive into the hardware start-up scene: Expand your network and find out how it's really like📈 Grow personally: We support your development with honest feedback and challenging tasksGet in touch!Ready to join the movement? Apply now and let's shape the future together! 💫For questions just send an email to !Please Note: No visa sponsorship is available for this position. Applicants must already have authorization to work in the USA.