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Mechanical Engineer (Project Engineer)

Dreamscape Immersive

Mechanical Engineer (Project Engineer)

Culver City, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    TO AVOID FRAUDULENT OUTREACH, PLEASE ONLY RESPOND TO INQUIRIES REGARDING ANY ROLES AT OUR COMPANY THAT COME FROM AN @DREAMSCAPEVR.COM EMAIL ADDRESS.

    DREAMSCAPE IS A NEXT-GENERATION LOCATION-BASED VR COMPANY BACKED BY SOME OF HOLLYWOOD'S LEADING PLAYERS. UTILIZING OUR FULL BREADTH OF CREATIVE STORYTELLING, DREAMSCAPE OFFERS UNFORGETTABLE VR EXPERIENCES TO THE PUBLIC, ALLOWING VIEWERS TO BECOME ACTIVE PARTICIPANTS LIKE NEVER BEFORE. DREAMSCAPE'S MULTI-USER IMMERSIVE PLATFORM UTILIZES A UNIQUE BODY-MAPPING SYSTEM DEVELOPED BY SWISS TECHNOLOGISTS FROM ARTANIM TO HELP PEOPLE EXPERIENCE AN ENTIRELY NEW CINEMATIC WORLD THEY NEVER DREAMED POSSIBLE.

    YOU ARE A HANDS-ON ENGINEER WHO THRIVES IN A MAKER/HACKER ENVIRONMENT. YOU WANT TO WORK ON COOL PROJECTS, ENJOY LEARNING NEW SKILLS, AND LOVE GETTING YOUR HANDS DIRTY. YOU THRIVE ON INTERDISCIPLINARY PROJECTS THAT REQUIRE INTEGRATING MECHANICAL DESIGN, EMBEDDED ELECTRONICS, AND OTHER TOPICS YOU MAY NOT BE FAMILIAR WITH. YOU CAN FIGURE OUT JUST ABOUT ANYTHING, LIKE WORKING ON SOMETHING NEW AND DIFFERENT EVERY DAY, AND LOVE SOLVING PROBLEMS. YOU ARE A GENERALIST WITH INTERESTS ACROSS MANY DIFFERENT ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY DISCIPLINES, ENJOY BUILDING QUICK PROTOTYPES WITH YOUR HANDS, ITERATING QUICKLY, AND DOING “WHATEVER IT TAKES” TO GET THE PROJECT ACROSS THE FINISH LINE.

    RESPONSIBILITIES:

    • Provide multidisciplinary Engineering technical support during the design, construction and documentation phases of capital projects.
    • Own hardware from concept generation to real world use at the intersection of mechanical, electrical and software
    • Implement projects as a mechatronics engineering lead for small to mid-size capital and non-capital projects
    • Define scope and alternatives for capital projects and provide engineering support from feasibility, front end engineering, construction, and project start-up
    • Design, specify, install and troubleshoot process modifications and equipment for projects
    • Communicate with contracted engineers while being able to work individually
    • Provide CMR (contractor management representative) support to assure oversight of job execution
    • Provide day-to-day technical support to manufacturing operations, troubleshoot upset situations and support maintenance shutdowns
    • Investigate, recommend and implement new technology for continuous improvements

    QUALIFICATIONS

    • 3-5 years of mechatronics or mechanical engineering experience
    • Experience with various rapid prototyping techniques, 3D printing methods, and manufacturing processes
    • Experience designing and prototyping electromechanical consumer devices
    • Experience with embedded electronics
    • Advanced 3D CAD modeling skills using SolidWorks or Fusion360
    • Microcontroller programming and firmware development
    • DFM/ general dimensioning and tolerancing experience/understanding
    • Wood/Metal shop experience, shop safety, and best practices
    • Ability to be flexible outside of normal work hours on an as-needed basis
    • A collaborative approach with varying titles and departments, managing personality types
    • Organizational, planning, and time management skills
    • Experience drafting, excellent written and verbal communication with a hyper-focus on detail
    • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, or Industrial Design, or equivalent work experience

    PREFERRED

    • Tech-savvy with working knowledge of VR and location-based entertainment
    • Desktop software programming (Python, C/C++)
    • “Whatever it takes to get it done” attitude for the entirety of the project life-cycle
    • Experience with Bluetooth Low Energy technology
    • Is always dabbling in personal engineering projects outside of work
    • Industrial controls and automation
    • Familiar with pneumatic and hydraulic systems
    • Experience managing vendors

    BENEFITS & PERKS:

    • Strong medical, dental, and vision plans
    • Healthcare and dependent care FSA
    • 401k
    • Commuter perks
    • Generous paid parental leave
    • Unlimited paid time off and sick leave
    • Continuous learning and professional development
    • Stocked kitchen with plenty of snacks
    • Dog-friendly office

    COVID-19 The well-being, health, and safety of our employees and customers remain a top priority at Dreamscape. Therefore, COVID-19 vaccination is a condition of employment for this position. 

    EQUAL OPPORTUNITY  Dreamscape is committed to providing equal opportunities. The Company prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, veteran status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition including genetic characteristics, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws (“Protected Characteristics”). It also prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics, or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics.