The Mill
Lead Electrical Engineer San Bruno, California
The Mill, San Bruno, California, United States, 94066
Mill is all about answering a simple question: how can we prevent waste? Less waste can save time, money, energy, maybe even our planet. And there’s no better place to start than food. Food waste is one of the most solvable climate problems facing us today. Plus, our trash really stinks. It’s gross, heavy, and our least favorite chore. At Mill we are striving to build a better environment for all, as we take on climate and kitchen change.
About this Role As a Senior Electrical Engineer at Mill, you will be responsible for helping ideate, model and build the next generation of Mill’s dry and grind technology. We are a small team and you will work cross-functionally with Mechanical and Systems Engineers, Firmware, Algorithms, and Product Teams to deliver world class industrial products. This is a hands-on role and best suited for someone who has a history working on industrial-scale power systems.
Responsibilities
SOC Selection and electrical architecture
Build and design proof of concept prototypes to support architectural testing
Drive PCB schematic and layout design and validation from proto to mass production
Determine electrical and system requirements for components such as MCU, fans, condensers, heaters, sensors, etc
Work with algorithms and firmware teams to develop control schemes for the system processes to optimize energy consumption and drying time while ensuring reliable function
Collaborate with operations and global supply chain managers on sourcing components at volume based on requirements.
Mentor junior engineers on industrial-scale power systems
Qualifications
BS and or MS degree in electrical engineering
5+ years experience working hands on as an electrical engineer. Ideal past experience would include working on high speed digital signals
Ability to work cross functional with engineering, product, operations, and others
Ability to work independently and drive collaborative workstreams
Hands on experience with electromechanical integration and part selection
Strong communications skills through written, verbal and graphical presentation techniques
Experience with schematic/layout design using Altium or equivalent
Experience with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, Raspberry Pi, python scripting, etc
The estimated base salary range for this position is 155k to 202k, which does not include the value of benefits or a potential equity grant. A wide range of factors are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to skill sets, market conditions, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and business and organizational needs.
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About this Role As a Senior Electrical Engineer at Mill, you will be responsible for helping ideate, model and build the next generation of Mill’s dry and grind technology. We are a small team and you will work cross-functionally with Mechanical and Systems Engineers, Firmware, Algorithms, and Product Teams to deliver world class industrial products. This is a hands-on role and best suited for someone who has a history working on industrial-scale power systems.
Responsibilities
SOC Selection and electrical architecture
Build and design proof of concept prototypes to support architectural testing
Drive PCB schematic and layout design and validation from proto to mass production
Determine electrical and system requirements for components such as MCU, fans, condensers, heaters, sensors, etc
Work with algorithms and firmware teams to develop control schemes for the system processes to optimize energy consumption and drying time while ensuring reliable function
Collaborate with operations and global supply chain managers on sourcing components at volume based on requirements.
Mentor junior engineers on industrial-scale power systems
Qualifications
BS and or MS degree in electrical engineering
5+ years experience working hands on as an electrical engineer. Ideal past experience would include working on high speed digital signals
Ability to work cross functional with engineering, product, operations, and others
Ability to work independently and drive collaborative workstreams
Hands on experience with electromechanical integration and part selection
Strong communications skills through written, verbal and graphical presentation techniques
Experience with schematic/layout design using Altium or equivalent
Experience with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, Raspberry Pi, python scripting, etc
The estimated base salary range for this position is 155k to 202k, which does not include the value of benefits or a potential equity grant. A wide range of factors are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to skill sets, market conditions, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and business and organizational needs.
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As Mill's Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.
If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection. As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act VEVRAA, we request this information in order to measure the effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categories is as follows:
A disabled veteran is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.
A recently separated veteran means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.
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An Armed forces service medal veteran means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.
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