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Senior Mechanical Engineer (Sustaining)

Join Carbon as a Senior Mechanical Engineer to design and sustain innovative additive manufacturing solutions in a collaborative environment.

Location
Sunnyvale, California, United States
Compensation
$137.6k–$206.4k/yr
Level
senior
Type
full time · On-site

Posted by employer 2 days ago

First seen on Joblaze 1 day ago

Last verified on the company career page 1 day ago

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What you'll build

  • Own design, architecture and testing of complex parts and subassemblies
  • Perform engineering analysis of parts and assemblies
  • Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams
  • Create and maintain engineering specifications and documentation
  • Work closely with suppliers and manufacturing

Must have

  • B.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical degree
  • 3+ years experience successfully taking mechanical designs from concept to production
  • Strong ability to perform engineering analysis of parts and assemblies
  • Understand product quality metrics and methods
  • Experience collaborating directly with cross functional engineering teams
  • Experience with material selection in sheet metal, metal, plastic, and elastomers

Nice to have

  • Experience in a production environment
  • Comfort working with technicians on the manufacturing floor

Practical constraints

  • 5 days in office
  • Some travel will be necessary

Requirements

Experience
3+ years
Education
Bachelor's degree

Not disclosed in this posting: visa sponsorship.

Benefits

Equity/Stock Options

Joblaze summary

In the role of Senior Mechanical Engineer on the Continuous Improvement team at Carbon, the individual will focus on designing and sustaining innovative additive manufacturing solutions, including new printers and part cleaning methods. Key skills include engineering analysis of complex parts, familiarity with manufacturing processes, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. This position is suited for someone with at least three years of experience in mechanical design and a strong technical background in engineering principles. The team emphasizes a collaborative culture, where diverse perspectives contribute to solving complex challenges.

Joblaze insights

  • Listed yesterday — first seen on Joblaze September 23, 2026. Last confirmed on Carbon's careers page September 23, 2026.
  • Salary band is in line with the typical range for comparable tech roles (median ~$127,000).
  • Starts above 41% of 1148 comparable senior other roles in United States we track (median $143,000 across 182 companies).

Quick facts

Is the Senior Mechanical Engineer (Sustaining) role remote?
No — this is an on-site role in Sunnyvale, California, United States.
What's the salary range?
Carbon lists $137,600–$206,400 for this role.
How much experience is required?
At least 3 years of relevant experience for this Senior Mechanical Engineer (Sustaining) role.
Where is the role based?
Carbon is hiring for this position in Sunnyvale, California, United States.
What seniority level is this role?
Carbon targets senior candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?
Full-time for this Senior Mechanical Engineer (Sustaining) role at Carbon.

From the original posting

At Carbon, our mission goes beyond 3D printing. We are enabling creators everywhere to make what the world needs, right now. Our company is built on the idea that diverse fields of study must come together to solve intractable problems. We have grand ambitions to create technology that will influence industry around the world. You will be joining a diverse team with a vibrant culture, where team success is as important as celebrating individual contributions.

Our company is built on the idea that when diverse fields of study come together, we are able to solve challenging problems. You will be joining a diverse team with a dynamic culture, where team success is as important as celebrating individual contributions. We pride ourselves in developing an environment where we all can teach, learn, and grow together.

About the Role…

As a mechanical engineer on the Continuous Improvement team, you will help us design, build, and sustain groundbreaking additive manufacturing solutions ranging from new printers to new ways to clean parts.

The Continuous Improvement team has a wide variety of responsibilities, including leading new product introduction (NPI) with Manufacturing, developing new product variations, designing new features for current products, and adapting current products for long-term production in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

As a member of a tight-knit and cross-functional hardware team, you'd contribute ideas and develop practical solutions to an evolving list of never before seen challenges. Your work will help ensure that we deliver great products and delight our customers while changing the world of additive manufacturing.

Note: This role is based in our Sunnyvale office and requires 5 days in office. Some travel will be necessary to our Santa Clara manufacturing facility.

You will…

  • Own design, architecture and testing of complex parts and subassemblies and drive changes through Production.
  • Perform engineering analysis of parts and assemblies, including, detailed tolerance, safety, thermal, stress, fatigue, lifetime, manufacturability, failure modes, and cost.
  • Collaborate directly with Industrial Design, Electrical, Optical, Software, and other engineering teams to create engineering requirements, implement designs, and troubleshoot issues.
  • Collaborate with Operations, such as, Sourcing, Planning, Quality, Manufacturing, Production, and Field Service to support released products, ensure continued production, and troubleshoot issues seen during assembly and in the field.
  • Create and maintain clear engineering specifications and documentation to support effective knowledge transfer throughout the company.
  • Work closely with suppliers and manufacturing throughout development to ensure quality and performance.

You have…

Required

  • B.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical degree.
  • 3+ years experience successfully taking mechanical designs from concept to production.
  • Strong ability to perform engineering analysis of parts and assemblies that can include: detailed tolerance, safety, thermal, stress, fatigue, lifetime, manufacturability, failure modes, and cost.
  • Understand product quality metrics and methods including GD&T, DFMEA, and Statistical Process Control (SPC).
  • Experience collaborating directly with cross functional engineering teams to create engineering requirements, implement designs, and troubleshoot issues.
  • Experience with material selection in sheet metal, metal, plastic, and elastomers.
  • Strong familiarity with sheet metal fabrication methods, plastic injection molding, casting, and CNC machining.
  • Exceptional communication skills and ability to present and defend design decisions to leadership.
  • Experience driving designs to schedules and providing schedule input to project managers.
  • Please include your portfolio along with your resume.

Nice to Have

  • Experience in a production environment / comfort working with technicians on the manufacturing floor as well as in the lab.

At Carbon, we look at the person holistically and carefully consider a wide range of factors when determining salary. The compensation bracket for this position is $137,600.00 - $206,400.00 (per year). In order to maintain equitable internal pay practices, we aim to hire new employees near the midpoint of $172,000.00, taking into account your experience, work location, certifications, and the unique skills you bring to the role.

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