Sr. Equipment & Automation Engineer

Company Overview

Rangeview is on a mission to build the foundry system that reindustrializes America. We exist to break the legacy manufacturing trap by reinventing critical production for the twenty‑first century. Through advanced software, deep automation, breakthroughs in materials science, and modern financing strategies, Rangeview rewrites both the cost curve and the power structure of making metal parts.

Job Summary

We are looking for a Senior Equipment and Automation Engineer to help scale our factory and equipment. The job involves major freedom to explore different approaches and iterate quickly, while working on a very high performing team. A can-do attitude is necessary, exceptional ability will be rewarded, and meaningful equity will be offered. A good candidate is experienced and can mentor more junior team members, while being an excellent individual contributor.

This position’s internal job code is Senior Equipment and Automation Engineer. We are currently hiring for Level 3.

Responsibilities

• Development, testing, qualification of new production equipment to make precision cast components

• Ownership over equipment and process selection, including throughput & cost modelling, technical assessments, and concept design

• Working with production, finance, facilities, and leadership to coordinate standup of totally new processes from concept to high volume production.

• Line support - debugging issues when equipment is down

• Developing process - experimenting with different machine parameters to improve throughput, yield, capability, and reliability

Minimum Qualifications

• 5 years minimum of professional experience as a manufacturing engineer, process engineer, mechanical engineer, or similar

• Has been responsible for the Design, Setup, and Commissioning of Complex manufacturing equipment in a production environment

• Degree in mechanical engineering, mechatronics engineering, electrical engineering, or similar, or evidence of exceptional ability

• Familiarity with common industrial hardware and controls - fittings, connectors, microcontrollers, motion control

• Excellent design skills

• Experience working with vendors and getting designs manufactured

Preferred Skills/Experience

• Experience with precision casting, heat treatment, ceramics manufacturing, slurry processing

• Experience in AS9100 Aerospace manufacturing

• Experience in high volume manufacturing

• Experience with SLA printing

• Worked for a high-growth tech company / start-up

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed

• Must be able to establish procedures for providing 24/7 on-call support for critical business activities and emergency situations

Summary Pay Range

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline. Salaries are based on demonstrated candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

• Level 3: $126,000-$154,000 plus equity

Benefits and Perks

Rangeview offers a competitive benefits package, including unlimited PTO, medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Compliance

Rangeview is a DDTC-registered, ITAR-compliant business. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Rangeview is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Rangeview is governed on the basis of merit and aptitude and will not be influenced in any manner by any legally protected status.