Mechanical Engineer Associate

POSITION SUMMARY
If you're a Junior, Senior, or Graduate student driven to solve complex challenges, VeroTouch's Mechanical Engineer Associate role offers a chance to impact the construction technology industry. Based in Salida, CO (hybrid or on-site), you'll be designing mechanical systems for robotics and automation to advance housing solutions. This isn't about routine tasks—we seek ambitious innovators ready to push boundaries and achieve results with limitless potential.

AT VEROTOUCH, WE'RE NOT JUST BUILDING STRUCTURES—WE'RE BUILDING FUTURES

We're a tech-driven force redefining design, engineering, automation, and construction, and we're looking for bold leaders who see challenges as launchpads. Lead groundbreaking construction technology projects, revolutionize how communities are built, and carve out a legacy for yourself, your family, and the world around you. At VeroTouch, you create, disrupt, and thrive alongside a team that's all-in on turning vision into reality.

You would be part of a team building a comprehensive construction and manufacturing ecosystem from the ground up. This is big-picture work with no ceiling on impact or growth. Your expertise, your vision, your ability to execute—it all has a place here. At VeroTouch, we're structured for scale, and the opportunity to shape our trajectory is real. If that aligns with your ambitions, let's connect.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Team up with innovators to design mechanical components for the 3D printer and robotic systems.
• Aid in optimizing mechanical machinery performance.
• Create CAD models, prototypes, and drawings.
• Test and refine systems to drive performance and innovation.
• Jump into project planning and analysis to keep momentum.
• Share ideas and progress through reports, presentations, or team talks.
• Seize mentorship to fuel your growth and vision.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)
VeroTouch seeks relentless candidates with the following:

Education

• A proven work ethic and a strong commitment to continuous learning—attributes that deliver results beyond traditional education (required).
• Current enrollment as a Junior, Senior, or Graduate student in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.

Experience and Skills

• Basic proficiency in CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Fusion 360) and mechanical engineering principles (coursework or projects acceptable).
• Bold problem-solving, strong communication, and teamwork to ignite ideas and deliver results.
• Exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced, high-stakes environment.
• Drive to master cutting-edge tech in a high-energy startup environment.

Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

• Be physically able to perform standard construction tasks.
• Stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to work outside in extreme temperatures.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs.

Note
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at will relationship.

The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.

• A proven work ethic and a strong commitment to continuous learning—attributes that deliver results beyond traditional education (required).
• Current enrollment as a Junior, Senior, or Graduate student in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Basic proficiency in CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Fusion 360) and mechanical engineering principles (coursework or projects acceptable).
• Bold problem-solving, strong communication, and teamwork to ignite ideas and deliver results.
• Exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced, high-stakes environment.
• Drive to master cutting-edge tech in a high-energy startup environment.