Mechanical Engineer

Overview

Our client will be hiring a Mechanical Engineer with a strong background in mechanical design, thermodynamics, electronics packaging, and structural analysis. The role will focus on the system design surrounding advanced battery technology to ensure product life, cost, and efficiency. The successful candidate will have excellent project management skills and an ability to manage multiple projects effortlessly.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for sustainability and the environment, will thrive in a fast-paced entrepreneurial setting, be self-motivated, and have an interest in disruptive, cutting-edge technology.

Responsibilities

• Product development through research, design, and evaluation of mechanical and electrical systems
• Design, build, and test prototypes to support system design activities
• Develop performance models to optimize system efficiency and performance
• Utilize 3 D CAD system, Autodesk Inventor, to prepare detailed manufacturing drawings and Bills of Materials (BOMs)
• Lead and provide technical design
• Update and redesign existing systems and equipment to improve performance and manufacturability
• Prepare performance requirements for equipment and systems
• Review designs against UL, NFPA, NEC, and ASME codes
• Interface with manufacturing, sales, and marketing across all stages of the product development and release process
• Interface with and provide product specifications to suppliers and partners

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• 5 years of Mechanical design work focused on electrical systems.
• Proven proficiency in 2 D & 3 D CAD systems (i.e., AutoCAD & Autodesk Inventor) for design, documentation, and fabrication
• Experience designing enclosures for electronics and electrical systems in hazardous and corrosive environments
• Knowledge of IP and NEMA enclosure ratings
• Experience with complex cable routing and management
• Experience working with Electrical Engineers, understanding of electrical schematics, electronics, and P&ID’s

Preferred

• Master’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Experience commercializing new products in a production environment
• Experience with UL, NFPA, and NEC requirements
• Experience managing and working with third party engineering firms
• Experience in battery, fuel cell technologies or power generation systems
• Experience in new-product introduction and scale to manufacturing
• Experience with Autodesk Inventor Cable & Harness module (or equivalent)