Junior Mechanical Engineer

AMP is hiring a Junior Mechanical Engineer in Louisville, CO, with a weekly mix of in-office and work from home days.

In this role, the Junior Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for design, fabrication, documentation and testing of prototype and production parts for AMP’s recycling technology and facilities. 

As a Junior Mechanical Engineer at AMP, you will have the opportunity to:

• Work closely with a small engineering team to design and develop autonomous waste handling systems.
• Own mechanical designs from initial concept through prototyping, testing, and release to production, with mentorship and design review support from senior engineers.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to develop products, where hardware and software elements must work together to achieve desired results.
• Assist with the transition of prototypes to scaled production, ensuring seamless integration of novel recycling technologies.
• Orchestrate tests based on defined metrics and success criteria, driving continuous improvement and innovation.
• Document designed parts and assemblies, allowing for accurate fabrication, assembly, and installation.
• Communicate effectively across engineering and non-engineering disciplines, fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Travel to AMP’s facilities around the country and assist with upgrade and optimization activities.

The successful candidate will have:

Requirements:

• 1 - 3 years of industry experience in mechanical engineering roles, with a strong understanding of mechanical engineering fundamentals.
• Proficiency in CAD design, with experience in SolidWorks.
• Strong hands-on skills for building and testing prototypes, with a keen ability to learn complicated concepts quickly.
• Eagerness to learn, with a driven mindset to succeed in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Ability to persevere through challenges and demonstrate reliability in meeting project deadlines.
• Team-oriented approach with excellent communication skills and a willingness to take ownership of projects.
• Strong alignment with AMP’s mission with a passion for the environment and recycling.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1 - 3 years of industrial equipment or machine automation experience.
• Experience working with large industrial equipment, such as material recovery facilities (MRFs).
• Knowledge or experience with robotics, automation, and artificial intelligence.
• Previous involvement in startup environments and a track record of contributing to their success.
• Foundational knowledge of FEA and/or CFD Analysis.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent combination of technical experience and work experience.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is sometimes required to stand, walk, use hand and fingers, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 45 pounds.

Working Location(s): 

• Hybrid or full time in-office at AMP’s Louisville, CO. HQ

Travel Requirements: 

• 15% Travel

AMP provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants who identify with a historically underrepresented group are encouraged to apply. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Other duties: 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Salary & Compensation Information: $90,000 - $100,000 per year

Equity Grant:  The candidate selected for this role will be recommended for a stock option grant commensurate with the position and the candidate’s qualifications. 

Benefits Information:

• Medical - The company covers between 77% to 100% of the premium for Cigna medical healthcare plans depending on the selection. 
• Dental, Vision, Short and Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance: The company covers the cost of Basic Life / AD&D 1 x Salary, option to purchase additional through New York Life
• Benefits start the day you start
• HSA Eligible Health Plans, Employer Monthly Contributions on Dependent and Individual Plans
• 401(k) retirement plan (non-matching)
• FTO - Flexible Time Off
• 6 Accrued Sick Days
• Eight (8) paid holidays