Clean Crop Technologies (“Clean Crop”) stops crop loss at the source, removing pathogens from seeds before they are planted, increasing yields, reducing in-field waste, and improving food safety. Clean Crop’s Clean Current technology combines electricity and food-grade gases to create cold plasma, inactivating a broad spectrum of contaminants from seed surfaces in a dry, automated, and residue-free process. Clean Crop’s vision is to deploy its Clean Current system as the first line of defense against crop disease globally.

We are seeking a hands-on mechanical engineer to join our growing Product Development team. Under the direction of the Director of Product Development, this individual will be a key contributor to the design, fabrication, and testing of critical subsystems driving the success of our prototype and production equipment builds. Beyond being a curious and hands-on mechanical engineer, the ideal candidate will also have experience with electrical, electro-mechanical, and/or control subsystems. This is an exciting opportunity to come in on the ground floor of a rapidly-growing industry and to help innovate in a fast-paced, start-up environment.

The right individual will thrive in a team environment that requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and must have a proven ability to exercise independent judgment and to manage multiple simultaneous priorities.

Job Location: Holyoke, MA

Position: Full-time, salaried

Supervisor: Director of Product Development

Responsibilities

• Collaborate other members of the Product Development team to design, machine, 3D print, and assemble key components for integration into prototype and production equipment.
• Assist in the assembly and commissioning of production equipment, from controls integration to process/facility layout, process debugging/improvement, and site acceptance testing.
• Lead the design and integration of critical subassemblies including material handling, thermal management, plasma treatment, and process control system.
• Manage mechanical aspects of internal and external builds. Support development of equipment BOMs and procurements, vendor relationships, and key deliverables.
• Assist in the development of technical documentation to support Operations and Business Development.
• Conduct independent research projects related to subassembly optimization and drive the origination of key product innovations.
• Conduct analytical, instrumented testing of prototypes and hardware.
• Design testing procedures to validate device functionality or process requirements.
• Able to generate creative solutions to the product development team.
• Support the continuous improvement, management, and safety of the workshop and fabrication space.
• Ensure all facilities meet company protocols for worker safety and quality control during prototype design and builds.

Requirements

• BS in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, or Physics.
• Minimum 3-5 years experience; 5-7 years experience and project lead capabilities desired.
• Demonstrated fluency in CAD/CAM design software (Inventor, Fusion 360, or Solidworks preferred).
• Demonstrated aptitude in design, manufacturing, and testing of mechanical systems and strong problem-solving skills, and ability to design mechanical components that meet required specifications.
• Proficient in document, spreadsheet, and presentation applications (MS Office / Google Workspace), and demonstrated experience effectively communicating critical data to peers and leadership.
• Hard-working, goal-oriented, and proven ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced work environment.
• Supportive team player who is creative, curious, and possesses a problem-solving mindset.

Additional information

Benefits: Health Insurance; Vision, Dental, Life; Optional 401K; 3 weeks PTO with additional time off based on tenure, 12 weeks of 100% paid parental leave, as well as professional development opportunities.