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Carbon INC

Senior Mechanical Engineer (Sustaining)

Sunnyvale, California, United States Posted 21 days ago

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Sponsorship verdict

Sponsorship possible

One solid signal, not two. Worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.

  • Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 2 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first.
  • The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
  • No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area.
  • What Carbon INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles1 certified filing for “Senior Manufacturing Systems Engineer” (Industrial Engineers) in CA: $153k–$153k, median $153k.
  • Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
Details and sources
Employer is on a government sponsor record
The US Department of Labor certified 2 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
No salary bar for this route
H-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
What Carbon INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles
1 certified filing for “Senior Manufacturing Systems Engineer” (Industrial Engineers) in CA: $153k–$153k, median $153k. Most were filed at wage level III (100%) — 3 lottery entries, ≈46% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).

US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).

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About the role

At Carbon, our mission goes beyond 3D printing. We are enabling creators everywhere to make what the world needs, right now. Our company is built on the idea that diverse fields of study must come together to solve intractable problems. We have grand ambitions to create technology that will influence industry around the world. You will be joining a diverse team with a vibrant culture, where team success is as important as celebrating individual contributions. Help us change the world and we will help you change yours. Our company is built on the idea that when diverse fields of study come together, we are able to solve challenging problems. You will be joining a diverse team with a dynamic culture, where team success is as important as celebrating individual contributions. We pride ourselves in developing an environment where we all can teach, learn, and grow together. About the Role… As a mechanical engineer on the Continuous Improvement team, you will help us design, build, and sustain groundbreaking additive manufacturing solutions ranging from new printers to new ways to clean parts. The Continuous Improvement team has a wide variety of responsibilities, including leading new product introduction (NPI) with Manufacturing, developing new product variations, designing new features for current products, and adapting current products for long-term production in a dynamic manufacturing environment. As a member of a tight-knit and cross-functional hardware team, you'd contribute ideas and develop practical solutions to an evolving list of never before seen challenges. Your work will help ensure that we deliver great products and delight our customers while changing the world of additive manufacturing. Note: This role is based in our Sunnyvale office and requires 5 days in office. Some travel will be necessary to our Santa Clara manufacturing facility. You will… • Own design, architecture and testing of complex parts and subassemblies and drive changes through Production. • Perform engineering analysis of parts and assemblies, including, detailed tolerance, safety, thermal, stress, fatigue, lifetime, manufacturability, failure modes, and cost. • Collaborate directly with Industrial Design, Electrical, Optical, Software, and other engineering teams to create engineering requirements, implement designs, and troubleshoot issues. • Collaborate with Operations, such as, Sourcing, Planning, Quality, Manufacturing, Production, and Field Service to support released products, ensure continued production, and troubleshoot issues seen during assembly and in the field. • Create and maintain clear engineering specifications and documentation to support effective knowledge transfer throughout the company. • Work closely with suppliers and manufacturing throughout development to ensure quality and performance. You have… Required • B.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical degree. • 3+ years experience successfully taking mechanical designs from concept to production. • Strong ability to perform engineering analysis of parts and assemblies that can include: detailed tolerance, safety, thermal, stress, fatigue, lifetime, manufacturability, failure modes, and cost. • Understand product quality metrics and methods including GD&T, DFMEA, and Statistical Process Control (SPC). • Experience collaborating directly with cross functional engineering teams to create engineering requirements, implement designs, and troubleshoot issues. • Experience with material selection in sheet metal, metal, plastic, and elastomers. • Strong familiarity with sheet metal fabrication methods, plastic injection molding, casting, and CNC machining. • Exceptional communication skills and ability to present and defend design decisions to l

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