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Mechanical Engineer

Vital Lyfe · Los Angeles - Greater Area · On-site

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About Vital Lyfe

Vital Lyfe is redefining water access with aerospace-grade purification technology. Freedom from infrastructure, built for movement, built for life without limits. Backed by General Catalyst.

About the role

Own consumer hardware from conceptual design through high-volume production and public launch. Develop design criteria, collaborate on requirements, and drive system-level optimization.

What they're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline
  • Proficiency in CAD and FEA software packages
  • 1+ years of professional experience in mechanical/electromechanical design, analysis, testing, and/or manufacturing
  • Experience in high-volume manufacturing or consumer hardware production
  • Knowledge of pumps, valves or other mechanical components
  • Knowledge of automation programming and process development
More about this role

Vital Lyfe is a tech company redefining water autonomy through innovation — creating a new category of personal water-making technology built to scale where infrastructure can’t.

Design the mechanical components of the system, focusing on pumps, valves, and pressure vessel. Build components that are reliable, efficient, and designed for diverse environments and use cases.

Own consumer hardware from conceptual design through high-volume production and public launch.

Develop design criteria, collaborate on requirements, and drive system-level optimization.

Test and iterate on products to ensure high reliability and performance in all environments and use cases.

Design and develop production lines for manufacturing your product, including robot end effector design, process development, control system design, automation programming, and more.

Refine production systems to achieve high-rate, high-yield, and reliable manufacturing processes.

Establish an efficient product lifecycle, from supply chain to final integration, balancing cost, complexity, and quality.

Collaborate with partner teams to design and implement efficient in-house production lines.

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering...

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