Mill
Lead Hardware Systems Engineer
$195K–$255K
San Bruno, California +1 · Full-time · Posted Mar 26, 2026
- Location
- San Bruno, California
San Bruno, California, United States - Experience
- 5+ years; ideally includes taking new processes from concept through production.
- Education
- BS and/or MS degree in a related engineering field, preferably focused on Process, Thermal, mechanical, or Chemical Engineering.
About the job
Leads cross-functional development and optimization of Mill’s commercial food recycler systems, from experimental testing and design through production.
What you'll do
- Lead testing and analysis to optimize system performance, energy efficiency, and throughput.
- Develop system control schemes with algorithms and firmware teams, and oversee external simulations to inform design improvements.
- Define component requirements and collaborate on hardware design, sourcing, and transition to high-volume manufacturing.
What they ask for
- 5+ years of hands-on systems engineering or lead experience involving significant thermal and fluid-handling work.
- Experience managing cross-functional engineering projects spanning disciplines such as electrical, mechanical, thermal, and controls.
- Hands-on experience with electromechanical integration and selecting components such as blowers, valves, fans, and sensors.
- BS and/or MS degree in a related engineering field.
Nice to have
- Python for time-series data analysis; other methods such as R are also acceptable.
- Master’s degree or higher; prior startup experience is highly preferred.
Pay
$195k to $255k (base salary)
Tools
Python, R, CFD
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