Associate Mechanical Engineer - Energy Storage

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of battery cabinets, mechanical assemblies, and structural components for energy storage products.
• Create, review, and release 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, and design documentation.
• Support prototype builds and engineering validation testing activities.
• Perform thermal, structural, and vibration analysis of battery energy storage systems.
• Lead design reviews and document action items and engineering recommendations.
• Evaluate and select mechanical components, fasteners, busbar supports, and enclosure hardware.
• Collect, organize, and analyze test data from laboratory and field testing activities.
• Support root cause investigations and corrective actions related to mechanical design issues.
• Collaborate with suppliers and manufacturing teams to support component qualification and design improvements.
• Drive sustaining engineering activities, including evaluation of alternate materials and components.
• Support compliance and certification activities associated with industry standards and product safety requirements.
• Maintain laboratory safety and follow all company engineering and testing procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 1-3 years of mechanical design experience.
• Basic understanding of mechanical design principles and engineering fundamentals.
• Experience with 3D CAD software (SolidWorks, Creo, Inventor, or similar).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Sheet metal design and fabrication
• Structural analysis and finite element analysis (FEA)
• Thermal management and heat transfer
• Product design and development
• Mechanical testing and instrumentation
• Battery energy storage systems
• Manufacturing processes and design for manufacturability (DFM)
• Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Creo Parametric, SolidWorks, or equivalent CAD software
• ANSYS, Creo Simulation, or equivalent analysis software

Physical & Environmental Requirements

• Ability to work in laboratory, manufacturing, and warehouse environments.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to safely work around prototype equipment and energized systems under supervision.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during testing and prototype build activities.