Staff Mechanical Engineer

⚡ Job Title: Senior Mechanical Engineer

💼 Field: Energy Storage

🌎 Location: On-Site, San Francisco Bay Area

💰 Compensation: $225,000 +

Join an innovative team dedicated to combating climate change. Our company is committed to addressing the 30% of global emissions stemming from industry by transforming zero-emissions energy solutions, which are more cost-effective than traditional fossil fuels. Through groundbreaking battery technology, we store renewable energy as heat, efficiently delivering it to support large-scale industrial operations.

⚡ Job Summary:

We’re looking for a driven individual to join our systems engineering team, focusing on delivering carbon-neutral heat and power using an innovative solid-state thermal battery. Collaborate closely with our passionate engineering teams to lead the mechanical design of our thermal battery, from conceptualization to validation. As a key member of our growing organization, your work will directly contribute to showcasing a revolutionary energy storage solution.

⚡ Responsibilities:

• Lead the hardware development for subsystems and components within the thermal battery system, spanning from initial architecture assessments to manufacturing phases.
• Perform design calculations and trade studies for structural, thermal, and fluid systems.
• Work with team members to establish system requirements.
• Establish and maintain engineering best practices, standards, and documentation.
• Provide mentorship to interns and junior engineers to support their technical and professional development.
• Possibly supervise a small team of engineers as a technical project manager or people manager.
• Take ownership of designated design scope, demonstrating proactive problem-solving skills and self-initiative.
• Manage priorities and scope independently, addressing team risks and changes proactively.

⚡ Key Requirements:

• Educational and industry experience requirements vary by level:
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering with 10+ years of relevant industry experience/ Master’s degree with 8+ years of relevant industry experience/ PhD with 4+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Demonstrated ability to provide technical leadership, contributing to subsystem architecture and risk management.
• Proficiency in independently developing hardware products, from design to execution.
• Strong skills in Solidworks for 3D CAD and PDM software for data management.
• Ability to create engineering drawings and perform finite element analysis (FEA).
• Preferred experience with common manufacturing processes and systems analysis.
• Collaborative working style with excellent communication skills and a focus on team success.

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