R&D Machinist
Modern Hydrogen
Woodinville, WA - Full Time – Onsite
Modern Hydrogen has an immediate opening for an R&D Machinist to support the Engineering team. The machinist’s goal is to operate machines and produce complex production and prototype parts to high-tolerance design specifications in an accurate and timely manner. In this role, you will produce prototype parts spanning basic designs to complex assemblies. You will work closely with an interdisciplinary and collaborative team of fabricators, designers, technicians, engineers, and scientists.
This is an onsite role. The R&D Machinist will be required to work onsite in our facility in Woodinville, WA 5 days per week and attend quarterly company events in the Seattle area. These events are geared towards fostering connections between colleagues, building a strong team, and having fun together. Typical working hours are 8:00am – 4:30pm Monday – Friday, which includes a 30-minute unpaid lunch. Overtime or skew shifts may be required for this role.
Modern Hydrogen is a Seattle-based cleantech startup. We decarbonize natural gas into clean hydrogen at the point of use. With $100MM in venture capital raised from world-renowned investors including Bill Gates to support our vision, we are seeking best-in-class talent to accelerate our impact. The race to decarbonize the planet is on, and our technology has enormous potential to decarbonize hard-to-abate sectors of the economy.
Responsibilities:
- Machine high quality, precision parts and tooling in a variety of materials (e.g. 304/316 SS, Nickel 200, Copper 101, superalloy/refractory materials).
- Handle material from rough stock to finished parts.
- Set up and operate conversational equipment (ProtoTrak lathe and mill).
- Set up and operate a CNC lathe and mill.
- Design and fabricate custom tools and fixtures.
- Study drawings, schematics, engineering information, or sample parts to determine product dimensions and tolerances as well as best method and sequence of operations needed to fabricate parts
- Assist engineers and designers with design activities and make suggestions relating to machining and fabrication of parts and assemblies.
- Help maintain shop equipment, inventory, and supplies.
- Train coworkers on machine shop equipment and safety procedures as needed.
- Assist in other work areas, including performing and assisting with test setup and equipment assembly.
- Examine machines and mechanical equipment to diagnose any sources of trouble
- Other duties as assigned.
Skills & Experience:
- 5-10 years of experience as a prototype machinist in a commercial environment.
- High school education or equivalent.
- Hands-on experience with the operation of manual Mills/Lathes.
- Experience with CAM software and programming parts.
- Deep understanding of industry standards as well as innovative machining methodologies and applications.
- Highly integrated understanding of machining theory and methodology, including the selection and preparation of appropriate tools, machines, and materials.
- Understanding and experience with reading imperial and metric dimensions and tolerances, including GD&T.
- Deep strength in quality assurance and metrology competencies.
- Experience designing alignment and holding fixtures, 3 and 4-jaw chucks, attachments, and materials onto machines.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and solution orientation.
- Impeccable written and verbal communication.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), as well as chat and teleconferencing applications (Teams, Slack)
- Ability and enthusiasm to work as part of a highly collaborative, dynamic, and diverse team.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Vocational Technical Training.
- Experience working in a startup environment.
- Experience using and maintaining Haas CNC machines and TRAK mill/lathe.
- Experience with multi-axis CNC milling and turning.
- Experience with Autodesk-Fusion 360 CAM software
- Experience machining refractory metals.
Benefits:
Modern Hydrogen is proud to offer a comprehensive total compensation package designed to support our employees & their families and promote health & wellness.
- Pay range is $25.00-$40.00/hour.
- Relocation assistance for those moving from out of state.
- Ownership of the company in the form of incentive stock options.
- Retirement matching through Vanguard’s SIMPLE IRA with elective 3% employer match.
- Company paid medical, dental, vision, life insurance ($100,000), and AD&D for employees. 50% covered for dependents.
- Optional access to our flexible spending account and additional voluntary life buy-up.
- Generous PTO: ten days of vacation per year (accrual rate increases with every year of tenure), sick leave, two personal days per year (prorated upon hire), eight paid holidays per year, three to five days of bereavement leave per instance, five days per year for jury duty.
- Flexible working schedules.
- Parental leave to welcome a new family member.
- Annual professional development budget.
- Employee assistance program which includes wellness planning, estate planning, financial counseling and more.
- Dog-friendly office, fully stocked breakroom, engaging company events, and friendly and fun team!
Exact salary may vary depending on job location, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, education, training, certifications/licenses, and other business needs.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the US. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
https://modernhydrogen.com/
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $40.00 per hour