

Mechanical Design Engineer
Location
Redwood City, CA
Level
Mid-Level
Department
Transportation
Type
Salary
$90,000 - $165,000
Job Description
Posted on:
2025-11-04
The Mechanical Design Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, and commercializing next-generation technology systems in the field of electrification, particularly for automotive and energy storage applications.
Responsibilities
- Design and build hardware systems for automotive and energy storage applications.
- Develop and optimize designs using 3D CAD software and associated CAE tools.
- Validate manufacturing, assembly, and service feasibility.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to incorporate engineering inputs into designs.
- Complete and release component designs and documentation, including 2D drawings.
- Integrate mechanical designs with high-voltage electrical systems.
- Optimize designs for size, weight, durability, performance, manufacturability, and cost.
Job Requirements
- 1-3 years of experience in motor design, thermal management, or onboard charging in automotive applications.
- Strong 3D CAD skills and proficiency in at least one professional CAD package.
- Understanding of GD&T and experience with component design and validation.
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes like injection molding and sheet metal stamping.
- Excellent technical and interpersonal communication skills.
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
- Hands-on experience with mechanical fabrication and prototyping is a plus.



