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WindBorne Systems · 2 months ago

Web handling/Film converting Expert

positionPalo Alto, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid, Senior Level
money$70K/yr - $150K/yr

WindBorne Systems is innovating weather models with smart weather balloons to eliminate weather uncertainty and aid climate change adaptation. They are seeking a Web Handling/Film Converting Expert to scale their balloon manufacturing process and rethink production methods by applying industrial expertise to startup challenges.

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H1B Sponsor Likelynote

Responsibilities

Design and own a system to help scale our balloon manufacturing process by 100x
Work with the CTO and R&D Engineers to make our balloons both more performant and more manufacturable
Identify manufacturing issues and design and implement solutions
Interface with technicians to teach new procedures and tools

Qualification

Web handling expertiseFilm converting expertiseMechanical CAD proficiency3D modelingPhysicsSuppliersBasic Linux proficiencyRapid prototyping toolsContacts in plastics industryCommunication

Required

Years of experience designing web handling and/or film converting machines
Desire to join a fast paced startup
Excellent communication skills
Proficiency in mechanical CAD and 3D modeling (we use SolidWorks)
Experience working with outside manufactures and suppliers
A solid understanding of physics

Preferred

Bachelor's degree or higher in an Engineering field such as Mechanical Engineering
Basic proficiency with the Linux operating systems
Experience with rapid prototyping tools like 3D printing, laser cutting
Contacts in the plastics manufacturing industry

Benefits

401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Vision insurance
Unlimited PTO
Stock Option Plan
Office food and beverages

Company

WindBorne Systems

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WindBorne collects atmospheric data using smart weather balloons for weather forecasting, climate research, and environmental monitoring.
dateFounded in 2015
location
Stanford, California, USA
people-size11-50 employees
web-link
https://windbornesystems.com

H1B Sponsorship

WindBorne Systems has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (4)
2024 (2)
2021 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage
Total Funding
$26M
Key Investors
Bill & Melinda Gates FoundationKhosla VenturesFootwork
2024-12-10Series Unknown· $5M
2024-05-29Series A· $15M
2023-06-22Seed· $6M

Leadership Team

J
John Dean
Cofounder & CEO
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Andrey Sushko
Co-Founder and CTO
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