WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Own the development of next-generation drilling rigs from structure and mechanism design to advanced manufacturing.
- Develop design concepts from a clean sheet with a first principles, physics-based approach.
- Perform simulations, stress analysis, hand calculations, and FEA to ensure the durability and performance of components in unbelievably harsh operational conditions.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure hardware integrates with Durin's electrical, control, and software systems to support necessary mission objectives.
- Be responsible for project delivery timeline from early design through production, rollout, and global operation.
- Exemplify technical excellence and be accountable for your work.
- Optimize mechanical systems for performance, weight, cost, and manufacturability.
- Conduct field visits to understand operational challenges and implement improvements in real-world environments.
- Source, retain, and advise new and experienced vendors from a technical perspective.
WHO YOU ARE
- Experience designing, analyzing, building, and testing high-performance mechanical systems, preferably heavy machinery and/or autonomous systems.
- Proficiency in CAD software (NX, SolidWorks, or similar).
- Proficiency with FEA tools for stress analysis and simulation (e.g., ANSYS, NASTRAN, Abaqus).
- Strong understanding of hydraulic systems, drive mechanisms, and structural design.
- Analytical/scientific programming experience (i.e., Python, Matlab, Excel).
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes, tolerances, and selecting materials for mechanical components.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and collaborative environment to rapidly prototype and manufacture new products.
- Self-motivated with strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills.
- Have a bias to action, take pride in your work, and care more about getting to the right solution than being right.
What We Do
Durin was founded under the belief that raw materials should not be a constraint on civilization's progress. We are actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of becoming the foundation of the global supply chain.
Our modern way of life, from smartphones to skyscrapers, starts as ore in the ground. But mines don't simply appear. In fact, the exploration process required to find valuable ore is incredibly long and expensive. This is done by drilling hundreds of surgical holes into the earth to recover cylindrical core samples.
Mining is a trillion-dollar industry, but the drills used to explore haven't changed in nearly 100 years. Mines are becoming harder to find, which is a danger to the future of civilization. Our mission is to change that. The first step is mass production of automated drilling rigs to find more mines, faster. That is just the beginning.
Learn more at learn.durin.com
Why Work With Us
We've brought together a mission-driven team of builders, scientists, and engineers reinventing how humanity finds the minerals it needs to survive. Join a tight, no‑nonsense team where you’ll attack real engineering problems, ship hardware to the field, and help secure the resources our future depends on.
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