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Job description
The Boring Company is hiring a Mechanical Engineer — a full-time, based in Nashville, TN role. Apply directly on The Boring Company's careers page below.
Mechanical Engineer
Location: Nashville, TN
Department: ENGINEERING, Mechanical Engineering
Location Type: IN_OFFICE
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
The Boring Company was founded to solve the problem of soul-destroying traffic by creating an underground network of tunnels. Today, we are creating the technology to increase tunneling speed and decrease costs by a factor of 10 or more with the ultimate goal of making Hyperloop adoption viable and enabling rapid transit across densely populated regions.
The Music City Loop is a first of its kind transportation system in Nashville. We are looking for a Mechanical Engineer with strong design skills to work onsite in Nashville and play a key role in the progression of the Music City Loop.
Responsibilities
- Design various systems and sub-systems related to operations such as boring machine parts, support systems, support system equipment, passenger/construction vehicles, and tunnel infrastructure.
- React to real life situations in the field, creating and designing parts to solve unforeseen issues.
- Employ competent use of judgment, hand calculations, FEA and CAD to develop and communicate designs.
- Adhere to the project schedule and ensure timely completion from conception to implementation.
- Communicate schedule to stakeholders and others with dependent systems, bringing attention to changes in schedule as they happen.
- Constantly evaluate how the system fits into the larger picture of a working operation. Ensure that design choices are in line with the top level needs with ample consideration of future developments.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
- 1+ years of experience in design, build and testing.
- Proficiency using SolidWorks.
- Basic proficiency in machine design.
- Experience in creating manufacturing drawings.
- Hands-on hardware experience performing fabrication, assembly and/or testing - can be in a professional, academic or recreational setting.
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Previous experience in construction, industrial environments, working with heavy machinery or similar.
- Knowledgeable in mechatronics, mechanism design, fluid power system concepts and design, dynamics, material selection, testing methods, and common machining and fabrication processes.
- Strong teamwork skills with a proven ability to effectively interact and collaborate with other engineering disciplines.
Culture
We're a team of dedicated, smart, and scrappy people. Our employees are passionate about our mission and determined to innovate at every opportunity.
Benefits
We offer employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan, paid holidays, paid vacation, and a competitive amount of equity for all permanent employees.
The Boring Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with The Boring Company is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
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Frequently asked questions
What skills are required for Mechanical Engineer at The Boring Company?
The required skills for Mechanical Engineer at The Boring Company include: SolidWorks, Assembly.
What is the seniority level for Mechanical Engineer at The Boring Company?
Mechanical Engineer at The Boring Company is a Entry level position.
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