Mechanical Engineer, Energy Storage
Mechanical Engineer, Energy Storage
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$ 117500 - 158500
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About Redwood Materials
Redwood is localizing a global battery supply chain that seamlessly integrates recovery reuse and recyclingkeeping critical minerals in circulation and driving theenergy transition. Founded in 2019were delivering low-cost and large-scale energy storage and producing battery materials in the U.S. for the first time all from batteries we already have.
Mechanical Engineer Energy Storage
Essential Duties:
You will be an early member of a new engineering team taking a hands-on role in the design development and integration of a new high-power electromechanical product line at Redwood. This position starts as a senior individual contributor where youll be responsible for designing critical mechanical components and systems related to high power electronics including thermal management harnessing enclosures structures and reliability while also collaborating closely with electrical software and systems engineering teams. As the product builds momentum you will be instrumental in building and leading a mechanical engineering team setting the foundation for scaling our product into high volume manufacturing.
The ideal candidate is highly self-driven adaptable to a startup environment and eager to take on both technical and leadership challenges. Youre a leader and a doer excited about working in a dynamic fast-paced setting and want to shape the mechanical engineering function within a new department at Redwood.
If necessary we will adjust the job level to suit your experience and responsibilities.
Responsibilities will include:
- Lead and execute the mechanical design and development of a high-volume high-power energy conversion product from concept to deployment including thermal management authoring requirements structural design packaging/integration of power electronics and integration with grid infrastructure
- Act as the primary mechanical engineering expert driving innovation and solving technical challenges at a large scale
- Perform mechanical analysis (CFD FEA thermal etc.) to validate designs and ensure performance under real-world conditions
- Collaborate with electrical and systems engineers to ensure seamless integration of mechanical systems into the overall system architecture
- Select materials and components working closely with suppliers and vendors to ensure cost-effective high-quality solutions
- Be a hands-on engineering manager accountable for project goals and timelines
- Take a leadership role in recruiting mentoring and managing a high-performance mechanical engineering team
- Contribute to a collaborative fast-paced startup culture where every team member plays a crucial role in achieving company milestones
Desired Qualifications:
- BS orMS in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
- 7 years of experience in mechanical engineering with a strong focus in power conversion or energy storage products ideally for mass production.
- An understanding of the relationship between high voltage electronics and the mechanical systems that support and surround them (e.g. insulation systems and thermal systems.)
- Proven track record as a senior mechanical engineer with hands-on design prototyping and launch experience in medium-to-high volume production (10000 units/yr or higher).
- Proficiency in CAD (e.g. SolidWorks) and analysis tools (CFD FEA etc.).
- Experience developing tools infrastructure and design practices for a growing team
- Self-motivated with the ability to manage your work in a startup environment balancing multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills capable of building relationships with all levels of the organization and presenting to internal and external executives
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to perform the essential job functions consistent safely and successfully with the ADA FMLA and other federal state and local standards including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
- Ability to maintain regular punctual attendance consistent with the ADA FMLA and other federal state and local standards
Working Conditions:
- Environment such as office or outdoors
- Ability to work in challenging working conditions which may include exposure to noise dust chemicals and temperature extremes while protected by PPE for extended periods of time
- Essential physical requirements such as climbing standing stooping or typing
- Occasional work weekends nights or be on-call as a regular part of the job
- Occasional travel requirements
In accordance with California pay transparency laws the salary range for this position is listed below. Actual compensation may vary based on a variety of factors including experience education and skills.
California Pay Range:
$117500 - $158500 USD
The position is full-time. Compensation will be commensurate with experience.
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Employment Type
Full Time
