wasted* is developing circular sanitation infrastructure that transforms human waste into safe and effective fertilizer.
We&rsquo;re starting by transforming the archaic portable sanitation industry (market size $17B) to make it better for users, operators, and the planet.
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ABOUT WASTED*
wasted* is building the circular bioeconomy &ndash; transforming the archaic portable sanitation industry to make it better for users, operators, and the planet.&nbsp;
The wasted* ecosystem is built upon cutting-edge nutrient recovery technologies that transform human waste into safe and effective fertilizer to support local agriculture.
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ABOUT THE ROLE
wasted* is seeking a mechanical engineering generalist to provide hands-on support across our entire product stack.
This role will work directly with the CTO and executive team to develop the wasted* hardware stack and provide hands-on support in testing, troubleshooting, and optimizing hardware interfaces.&nbsp;
As a technical swiss-army-knife, this role will provide in-person, hands-on support to the product, operations, and processing teams to make decisions about process optimization and system architecture and to design/build solutions to problems as they arise.&nbsp;
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RESPONSIBILITIES
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Technical Support Engineering:
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<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Design, spec, and source parts/equipment to optimize material flows through the wasted* ecosystem</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Support technical teams to improve material processing throughout the wasted* logistics and treatment train</li>
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Product &amp; Processing Support:&nbsp;
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<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Help to generate requirements documentation, communicate them to the appropriate teams, and ensure timely cross-functional execution</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Coordinate regularly with external stakeholders and manufacturing partners to maintain alignment on schedule and outcomes&nbsp;</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Track regulatory and legal requirements and make sure they are met in a timely fashion</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Develop testing metrics and protocols to vet new designs</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Source technical equipment to support testing programs</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Track product and processing metrics to monitor and evaluate technical performance</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Model and simulate product and equipment changes as necessary using appropriate CAD/CAM software and communicate with manufacturers to implement changes</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Track and report on project budget, COGs, and financial health of the technical plan</li>
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Rapid Prototyping:
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<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Maintain relationships with local makerspaces and prototyping shops</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Develop a roster of local, regional, and national fab shops, noting technical capabilities and potential material/fabrication options</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Anticipate opportunities for product and equipment optimization and execute on design/build opportunities</li>
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IDEAL QUALIFICATIONS
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<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">5+ years&rsquo; engineering experience or education equivalent</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">CAD/CAM software proficiency (Solidworks, Inventor, or other)</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Experience in plastics or HVAC</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Detail-oriented personality, comfortable using critical reasoning and judgment to make good decisions in a fast-paced environment</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial environment, including a demonstrated proactive work ethic. As part of a lean and dynamic team, the candidate must be able to plan, oversee, and personally execute numerous projects simultaneously, work well under pressure, and adjust to changing priorities.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Strong communication skills</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Effective project management skills</li>
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COMPENSATION &amp; LOCATION
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<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Job Type: Full-time, In-Person (Vermont)&nbsp;</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Salary: Base salary and incentive plan that is commensurate with experience</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Benefits: wasted* offers an attractive benefit package with health care / dental / vision, 401k matching, and other health and wellness benefits</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">wasted* is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.</li>
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