Mechanical Designer
| Company | Kairos Power |
|---|---|
| Location | Alameda, CA, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s, Associate’s |
| Experience Level | Mid Level |
Requirements
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in either mechanical engineering, mechanical engineering technology, drafting and design, or other design discipline.
- Expert SolidWorks user with 3+ years’ experience designing and drafting complex systems and components.
- Experience with checking engineering drawings from the points of view: technical completeness, clarity, conformance with standards, dimensional accuracy and the correct specification of materials and processes.
- Solid modeling, drawing creation, and ability to follow ASME 14.100 drafting standards.
- Good understanding of GD&T and application of ASME Y14.5 tolerancing.
- Ability to perform stack-up analysis between multi-part systems to ensure proper fit.
- Strong attention to detail and mathematical abilities, including ability to perform basic calculations for designs.
- Ability to function in a fast-paced small company environment with minimal direction and adjust workload based upon changing priorities.
- Proven team player with excellent interpersonal, written, presentation, and verbal communication skills.
- Proven ability to create and maintain cross-functional working relationships and communicating design concepts and information with technicians, engineers, and manufacturing personnel.
Responsibilities
- Create 2D technical drawings for manufacturing, electrical and P&ID schematics, 3D models of mechanical equipment designs using measurements, specifications, and additional data from engineering team.
- Collect initial drawings, calculations, and design ideas from engineers, and combine all relevant data into coherent and complete initial design models for review and modification.
- Coordinate directly with engineers and managers to understand project requirements, verify design details and recommend modifications as needed according to company standards and best practices.
- Annotate and verify all numerical designations and specifications in technical drawings and schematics, using both CAD programs and manual calculations when necessary.
- Communicate with manufacturing personnel to create detailed layouts prior to production, and assist in designing where needed.
- Provide support to engineering team as needed by creating technical drawings and 3D models within deadlines and utilizing multiple methods to ensure deliverables include all relevant design details.
- Assist in an ongoing project to standardize and unify design document standards by participating in meetings and preparing presentation materials as necessary.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with PDM Vault, management of large assemblies (100+ parts), configuration management, revision-controlled documents, and BOMs desired.
- Experience with prototyping, manufacturing, and assembly processes desired.
- Experience with weldments, electro-mechanical assemblies, machined parts, hydraulic and pneumatic systems desired.
- Experience designing with high temperature molten salt or other high temperature fluid systems desired.