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# R&D Prototype and Test Engineer

- **Company:** Atoco, Inc.
- **Location:** Irvine, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $71,000.0 - $85,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** 3d Models, Computer-Aided Design, CAD Standards, SolidWorks (CAD)
- **Published:** June 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=0fec68028bff79e0

## About the Role

Do you have experience in Prototypes?, Do you have a Master's degree?, Masters or Bachelor's degree with strong background in Mechanical Engineering or other related background from an accredited institution, along with a demonstrated record of achievement in industry and research

 - Strong hands-on experience in building mechanical prototypes (fab shop experience a plus)

 - Experience with building and packaging fluidic and thermal system prototypes

 - Expertise with CAD software (SolidWorks preferred) and familiarity with associated PLM/PDM systems

 - Familiarity with drawing standards such as ASME Y14.5 and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing practices

 - Self-managed and driven. Thrives on challenges and getting things done.

 - Strong teamwork and collaboration skills

 - Follow procedures with keen attention to details and approach problems with critical thinking.

 - A track record of successful scale-up prototypes or experimentation

 - Effective written and verbal communication skills, * Master's (Required), * building mechanical prototypes : 2 years (Required)
 * building and packaging fluidic and thermal system prototypes: 2 years (Required)
 * expertise with CAD software : 2 years (Required)
 * drawing standards, ASME Y14.5, geometric dimensioning: 2 years (Preferred)

## Description

This position will join the R&D team that will be working on technology development and commercialization of different water vapor and CO2 capture systems.

Roles and Responsibilities

 - Design, build, and test mechatronics-based prototypes systems, bringing concepts to life from initial design through prototyping and production planning.

 - Work in a fast-paced environment to build, analyze, and optimize mechanical fluidic and thermal systems including pumps, vacuum chambers, and heat exchangers

 - Evaluate system and material stability to various process conditions and at different working conditions.

 - Create CAD models for components and assemblies (SolidWorks preferred) and collaborate with venders for specific manufactured components.

 - Create prototype fabrication drawings and maintain system-level assemblies in CAD


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