Junior Mechanical Engineer

Overview

AMP is applying AI-powered sortation at scale to modernize the world's recycling infrastructure and maximize the value in waste. AMP gives waste and recycling leaders the power to harness AI to reduce labor costs, increase resource recovery, and deliver more reliable operations. With hundreds of deployments across North America, Asia, and Europe, AMP’s technology offers a transformational solution to waste sortation and changes the fundamental economics of recycling.

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

• Design, fabricate, document, and test prototype and production parts for AMP’s recycling technology and facilities.
• Work closely with a small engineering team to design and develop autonomous waste handling systems.
• Own mechanical designs from concept through prototyping, testing, and release to production, with mentorship and design review from senior engineers.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to develop products where hardware and software elements must work together.
• Assist with transitioning prototypes to scaled production and ensure seamless integration of novel recycling technologies.
• Plan and conduct tests based on defined metrics and success criteria to drive continuous improvement and innovation.
• Document designed parts and assemblies for accurate fabrication, assembly, and installation.
• Communicate effectively across engineering and non-engineering disciplines to foster a collaborative environment.
• Travel to AMP facilities around the country to assist with upgrade and optimization activities.

Requirements:

• 1 - 3 years of mechanical engineering experience with a solid understanding of fundamentals.
• Proficiency in CAD design, with experience in Solid Works.
• Hands-on skills for building and testing prototypes and the ability to learn complex concepts quickly.
• Eagerness to learn and a driven mindset to succeed in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Reliability in meeting project deadlines and perseverance through challenges.
• Team-oriented with excellent communication and ownership of projects.
• Strong alignment with AMP’s mission and a passion for the environment and recycling.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1 - 3 years of industrial equipment or machine automation experience.
• Experience 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 contribution 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.

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 for individuals with disabilities.

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Occasional standing, walking, using hands and fingers, reaching, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; occasional lifting up to 45 pounds.

Working Location(s):

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

Travel:

• 25% Travel

AMP provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. Applicants who identify with historically underrepresented groups 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.

Salary & Benefits:

• Salary: $90,000 - $100,000 per year
• Equity:
  Stock option grant commensurate with the position and qualifications
• Benefits start the day you start;
  Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance, HSA eligibility, and 401(k) (non-matching)
• FTO - Flexible Time Off

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