Design Engineer

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. As a Design engineer at Plantd, you will work directly with the leadership team to build the machines and systems that will disrupt the traditional construction industry. You will design, fabricate, test, and iterate through current and next-generation technologies that will enable full-scale production of modern, carbon-negative building materials, bringing Plantd’s vision of sustainable building materials into reality. Day-to-day you will work at our vertically integrated space designing machines and automated production lines. You will partner with leadership and peers to develop requirements at the system level and will own the creation of CAD models, engineering drawings, and structural analyses for your projects. Construction or industry experience is not required, we look for smart, motivated, collaborative engineers who love solving problems and want to make an impact on the world. Responsibilities As a Design engineer at Plantd, you will work directly with the leadership team to build the machines and systems that will disrupt the traditional construction industry. You will design, fabricate, test, and iterate through current and next-generation technologies that will enable full-scale production of modern, carbon-negative building materials, bringing Plantd’s vision of sustainable building materials into reality. Day-to-day you will work at our vertically integrated space designing machines and automated production lines. You will partner with leadership and peers to develop requirements at the system level and will own the creation of CAD models, engineering drawings, and structural analyses for your projects. Construction or industry experience is not required, we look for smart, motivated, collaborative engineers who love solving problems and want to make an impact on the world. Responsibilities Develop the most efficient carbon-sequestering machines to fix how the world builds things Understand fundamentals to make sure that you’re fixing things that matter Design, build and test at a rapid pace so we can move fast Work with other world-class engineers to integrate your designs into the most efficient machines possible Adapt to fast-changing inputs, data, specifications, and requirements Document designs in requirements documentation, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, engineering drawings, analyses, specifications, and bill of materials so that we can keep track of all the things you’re fixing Create detailed component and assembly drawings incorporating an understanding of GD&T and tolerance stack-ups to make sure you don’t make more problems than you fix Basic Qualifications Grit - the ability to push through adversity in order to achieve mastery Communication - the ability share thoughts and ideas effectively Intelligence - the ability to think on a first principles basis Ethics - alignment with our critical world views here at Plantd Goals - alignment with our mission here at Plantd Desired Skills and Experience Proficient in the use of first-order calculations for system sizing Expertise in testing and infrastructure development Experience communicating engineering requirements and drawings to production technicians or machine shops Hands-on fabrication experience: Welding, CNC milling and lathe, plasma cutting, soldering, and wiring Additional Requirements Must be willing to work extended hours and weekends as needed Must be willing to work on-site in Oxford, NC Compensation Competitive Salary + Equity We offer comprehensive health insurance to all full-time employees. Please submit a cover letter and resume with your application. Seniority level Seniority level Entry level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Engineering and Information Technology Industries Building Materials Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Plantd by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Design Engineer” roles. Oxford, NC $75,000.00-$95,000.00 2 weeks ago Oxford, NC $75,000.00-$95,000.00 3 hours ago Oxford, NC $90,000.00-$115,000.00 2 weeks ago Mechanical Engineer - AI Cooling Infrastructure Engineer, Quality Assurance (Continuous Improvement) Oxford, NC $70,000.00-$105,000.00 3 hours ago Engineer, Quality Assurance (Continuous Improvement) Oxford, NC $70,000.00-$105,000.00 2 weeks ago Oxford, NC $90,000.00-$115,000.00 3 hours ago Creedmoor, NC $90,000.00-$120,000.00 1 week ago Creedmoor, NC $90,000.00-$110,000.00 1 week ago Durham, NC $104,200.00-$163,900.00 2 days ago Bartons Creek, NC $120,000.00-$180,000.00 1 week ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr Plantd