Mechanical Engineer
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LocationDubai, UAE, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityEntry
Experience1+ yrs
DepartmentENGINEERING, Mechanical Engineering
Company size501–1,000 people
PostedApr 15, 2026 · 6mo ago
Verified live2d ago
May no longer be actively hiring
Posted by the company on Apr 15, 202667% of this company's open roles have been listed for 90+ days
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
1+ years of experience in design, build and testing
Hands-on hardware experience performing fabrication, assembly and/or testing
Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering
Proficiency using SolidWorks
Basic proficiency in machine design
Knowledgeable in mechatronics, mechanism design, fluid power system concepts and design, dynamics, material selection, testing methods, and common machining and fabrication processes
Experience in creating manufacturing drawings
Strong teamwork skills with a proven ability to effectively interact and collaborate with other engineering disciplines
Acute attention to detail
Willing to travel to job sites as required to commission & develop new designs, as well as troubleshoot and problem solve existing designs
Ability to work long hours and weekends as necessary
Skills
SolidWorks
FEA
CAD
About the company
The Boring Company was founded to solve the problem of soul-destroying traffic by creating an underground network of tunnels. Today, we are creating the technology to increase tunneling speed and decrease costs by a factor of 10 or more with the ultimate goal of making Hyperloop adoption viable and enabling rapid transit across densely populated regions.
The Prufrock team creates the world’s fastest tunnel boring machines. These machines will be responsible for creating thousands of miles of tunnel and making tunnels a viable method of transportation.
About the role
As a founding Mechanical Engineer in Dubai, you will own hardware through the product life cycle (design, analysis, build, and test) and will interact regularly with the team during critical design phases. You are well-versed in component design and analysis and employ a ground-up, fundamental physics approach to problem solving. You have strong technical and interpersonal skills and you thrive in a creative, scrappy, and collaborative environment in which the best ideas change company-level direction on a regular basis.
Responsibilities
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Design various systems and sub-systems related to operations such as boring machine parts, support systems, support system equipment, passenger/construction vehicles and tunnel infrastructure.
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Employ competent use of judgment, hand calculations, FEA and CAD to develop and communicate designs.
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Adhere to the project schedule and ensure timely completion from conception to implementation.
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Communicate schedule to stakeholders and others with dependent systems, bringing attention to changes in schedule as they happen.
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Constantly evaluate how the system fits into the larger picture of a working operation. Ensure that design choices are in line with the top level needs with ample consideration of future developments.
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Ensure all systems are compliant with appropriate regulations such as MSHA, OSHA, NEC, NFPA, Class 1 Division 2 Hazardous Location.
Basic Qualifications
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Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
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1+ years of experience in design, build and testing.
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Hands-on hardware experience performing fabrication, assembly and/or testing - can be in a professional, academic or recreational setting.
Preferred Skills and Experience
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Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
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Proficiency using SolidWorks.
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Basic proficiency in machine design.
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Knowledgeable in mechatronics, mechanism design, fluid power system concepts and design, dynamics, material selection, testing methods, and common machining and fabrication processes.
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Experience in creating manufacturing drawings.
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Strong teamwork skills with a proven ability to effectively interact and collaborate with other engineering disciplines.
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Acute attention to detail.
Additional Requirements
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Willing to travel to job sites as required to commission & develop new designs, as well as troubleshoot and problem solve existing designs.
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Ability to work long hours and weekends as necessary.
Reporting Location: Dubai
Culture
We’re a team of dedicated, smart, and scrappy people. Our employees are passionate about our mission and determined to innovate at every opportunity.
Legal
The Boring Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with The Boring Company is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.