Senior Staff Mechanical Engineer – Fluid Systems

Senior Staff Mechanical Engineer – Fluid Systems

Requirements

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field; BS with 12+ years of industry experience in mechanical design or MS with 10+ years of related industry experience
• Experience with first-principles design and experience optimizing designs for performance, efficiency, cost, and manufacturability
• Proficient in fluid dynamics, heat transfer, and flow network analysis
• Demonstrated experience with optimizing mechanical design, balance-of-plant systems, and interdisciplinary interfaces of fluid systems or airflow systems
• Direct experience in product development within an early-stage environment, proficient with prototyping techniques and making test devices

Responsibilities

• Lead the fluid systems analysis and architecture efforts for the next-generation product, working cross functionally across technical organizations
• Ensure designs meet functional and safety requirements and are compliant with industry standards
• Provide first-generation analysis support where needed to support Root Cause Analysis and performance optimization
• Coordinate the execution of prototype and verification test builds to datamatch analysis results and substantiate architecture choices during the design process
• Collaborate with the manufacturing team to co-develop a product designed for high volume manufacturing
• Champion for safety, especially in the development of new laboratory processes
• Participate in first fielded unit operations for systems validation

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in Energy Storage, Battery Systems, Renewable Energy, or Utility industry is a plus