Seeking Mechanical Engineer for FEA and Mechanical Cover Design of Maximally Sustainable Eco-Hot Tub for Open Source City Center Designs

One Community is a nonprofit all-volunteer sustainability think tank. Our volunteer team fluctuates between 150-200 team members and has included over 2000 volunteers representing more than 60 different countries. We create open source sustainability-focused components covering food, energy, housing, education, and more. Read the specifics of how and why here: https://www.onecommunityglobal.org/overview/

We are seeking 1-2 Mechanical Engineers with excellent skills in SolidWorks and FEA to join our team working to finish the DIY cover mechanism, insulation strategy, plumbing, and FEA for what we are open-source designing as the most sustainable and eco-friendly commercial hot tub in the world.

It is part of this structure: https://www.onecommunityglobal.org/duplicable-city-center and carrying forward the designs and work published so far here: https://onecommunityglobal.org/duplicable-city-center-natural-pool-spa/

SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Access to and above-average proficiency in SolidWorks and structural, fluid and/or thermal FEA
• A computer capable of running the simulations
• Able to communicate and collaborate effectively in a remote work environment
• Comfortable with or willing to learn Google Docs and Dropbox for collaboration
• Willing to commit 20+ weekly volunteer hours for at least 3 months (remote work)
• Bonus: Access and ability to work with AutoCAD (student version is fine)

HOW TO APPLY

To apply and learn more about our organization and how we work with our volunteers, please visit our online application page here: https://www.onecommunityglobal.org/collaboration/

Be sure to include your resume and portfolio.

Watch our video to learn more about us and what we're creating: One Community 3-Minute Overview