Mechanical Design Engineer
Location
Redwood City, CA
Level
Mid-Level
Department
Transportation
Type
Salary
$90,000 - $165,000
Job Description
Posted on:
2025-09-23
Responsibilities
- Design and build hardware systems for automotive and energy storage applications.
- Develop and optimize designs in 3D CAD software with associated CAE tools.
- Validate manufacturing, assembly, and service feasibility.
- Create designs interactively with a multidisciplinary team.
- Complete and release component designs and documentation, including 2D drawings.
- Integrate mechanical designs with high-voltage electrical systems.
- Develop the design for failure modes and effects analysis (DFMEA) and Design Verification Plan (DVP).
Job Requirements
- 1-3 years direct work experience in motor design, thermal management, or onboard charging.
- Strong 3D CAD skills and proficiency in at least one professional 3D CAD package.
- Demonstrated understanding of GD&T.
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes such as injection molding and die casting.
- Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.
- Evidence of being a self-starter and bringing projects to completion.
