LOCATION

East Bay

JOB TYPE

Full-Time

About Rhoic

At Rhoic, we’re on a mission to help people and the environment by making industry more efficient and sustainable with our new nano-manufacturing technology. Rhoic is poised to tackle some of the world's biggest problems like removing forever chemicals and CO2 from our environment to transforming energy solutions.

We're building a next generation electrospinner that can produce nanofibers for performance materials with higher precision and at significantly lower cost across industries.

This is a tool with the potential for deep impact and we will deploy it where it can make the greatest difference. If you're motivated by real-world challenges with real impact, you'll find a driven team that shares your passion here at Rhoic.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and hands-on Founding Engineer with expertise in mechatronics, software integration, and industrial automation. This role is for someone who thrives in a fast-moving startup environment, is willing to roll up their sleeves and build, and can bridge the gap between electrical engineering, software development, and mechanical system design.

As the first engineering team member at Rhoic, you will have a direct impact on our core technology and play a critical role in shaping the company’s future. You’ll lead the development of our high-voltage system, design how firmware and software interact with our technology, and guide the mechanical integration needed to bring it all together. We’re looking for someone who sees engineering not just as technical problem-solving, but as a tool to help people and solve meaningful problems at scale.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead the end-to-end development of Rhoic’s core technology, from prototyping to deployment.
• Direct mechanical system development, working with prototyping tools (e.g., 3D printing, 8020, bent sheet metal).
• Develop firmware and software to interface with our system, integrating high-speed digital communication, industrial automation, and control logic.
• Own PCB design and layout, power electronics, and industrial testing.
• Establish and implement best practices for engineering, safety, and reliability in a high-voltage industrial setting.
• Hire and mentor a world-class technical team as the company grows.
• Work hands-on in the lab to build, test, and iterate on designs quickly.
• Collaborate closely with leadership on strategic decisions and long-term technology roadmaps.

What We’re Looking For

We know the best candidates don’t always check every box, but if most of these describe you, we’d love to talk:

Must-Haves (Core Requirements)

• Expert in end-to-end mechanical system design, from concept to scale-up, with deep proficiency in CAD (Fusion, SolidWorks, Onshape, etc.) and a track record of building robust, manufacturable assemblies for automation and high-throughput environments.
• Deep understanding of electrical engineering fundamentals with the ability to apply them hands-on.