Position Scope

This company is looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our growing start-up company. You will be responsible for designing advanced energy storage systems for different markets.  We offer competitive compensation, friendly atmosphere, and more!

Responsibilities

• Own overall system architecture from concept generation through full scale manufacturing, integrating cells, Battery Management (BMS), and Thermal Management systems
• Develop products, including low-cost containerized energy storage systems, with high safety, long service life, excellent reliability, and manufacturability
• Perform structural analysis on large, grid scale energy storage systems and components
• Conduct battery cell and module testing and data analysis to validate pack performance and technical specifications.
• Design various electrical components and assemblies for current carrying and instrumentation
• Drive design for manufacturing (DFM) and design for assembly (DFA) in collaboration with manufacturing engineering group
• Collaborate with supplier management and manufacturing engineering groups on material selection, design feasibility and aesthetics of new energy storage platforms
• Create and conduct electrical and mechanical testing on components and sub-systems
• Produce engineering documents including part and assembly drawings, manufacturing instructions, and bills of materials
• Support development of technical documentation such as Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID) and Single Line Diagrams (SLD)
• Perform feasibility and cost analysis for new product architectures

Experience Requirements

• Batchelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
• 5+ years of experience in product development and/or electro-mechanical system integration
• Significant experience with battery pack design and proven track record of product development
• Experience with applicable energy storage regulatory standards including (but not limited to): UL 1973, UL 9540/A, NFPA 855 highly desirable
• Experience with designing HVAC systems is a plus
• Experience designing for sheet metal, welding, and injection molding a plus
• Knowledge of industrial equipment and experience in Design for Manufacturing (DFM).
• Strong knowledge of GD&T and tolerance analysis
• Proficiency using 2D & 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks or similar, including fabrication drawings using appropriate material specifications and tolerances
• Experience with various modes of heat transfer and thermal management materials and techniques.
• Experience with supplier development
• Experience with electrical systems and/or pressure systems is a plus
• Familiarity with creating Product Requirements Documents (PRD) a plus
• Hands on experience with fabricating and assembling your own prototypes
• Hands on experience with machine shop equipment such as drill-presses, milling machines, band saws, lathes, and laser or waterjet cutting a plus
• Ability to interact effectively with manufacturing group, suppliers, partners, vendors, and colleagues
• Strong written and oral communication
• Flexibility to travel to suppliers as needed