American Turbines
Junior Mechanical Engineer
- Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
- No salary listed
- Entry level
- Full-time
- On-site · San Francisco
- Added 2 months ago
About this role
American Turbines is seeking a Junior Mechanical Engineer to contribute to the development of their innovative small modular gas turbines. This role involves taking designs from CAD to physical prototypes, ensuring manufacturability and serviceability at scale. You'll be involved in all stages of the process, from initial design to shop floor implementation and testing, gaining significant experience in a fast-paced, seed-stage environment.
What you'll do
- Design and develop mechanical components for turbine enclosures and baseplates.
- Create detailed drawings and specifications, adhering to GD&T principles.
- Manage the sourcing and manufacturing of designed parts.
- Assist with the assembly and testing of turbine prototypes.
- Contribute to designing scalable infrastructure for clustered turbine deployments.
- Work closely with the integration lead to ensure design feasibility.
What they're looking for
- SolidWorks (or NX)
- Materials Selection
- Fabrication Methods (machining, sheet metal, welding)
- CAD Design
- Mechanical Engineering Fundamentals
- Hand Tools
Opens the application — the Jobs AI extension fills it for you. Set up autofill
Opens the official application on the employer’s site. No login required.
American Turbines
Likely interview questions
- Describe a challenging mechanical design problem you faced and how you solved it.
- Explain your understanding of GD&T and its importance in manufacturing.