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SPARKZ Inc., · 12 hours ago

Battery Mechanical Design and Systems Engineer

Sacramento, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$80K/yr - $100K/yr

6+ years exp

Sparkz Inc. is looking to introduce a battery energy storage system for the grid, aiming to establish a US produced lithium-ion battery energy ecosystem. The Senior Mechanical Design and Systems Engineer will be responsible for designing, documenting, and developing Battery Energy Storage Solutions, including creating CAD models and assisting with prototype assembly.

Renewable EnergySoftware

No H1B

Hiring Manager

Nicole Slaughter

Responsibilities

Model BESS design from the component level up to a completed system in Fusion 360, Solidworks, or other CAD systems based on customer requirements with Design for manufacturability, Design for cost and every other DFx at the core of your design process

Build-to-print and draft drawings of BESS mechanical and thermal management components to send out for prototype manufacturing

Hands-on building as well as oversee the assembly of prototype units in a manufacturing environment

Develop and implement component and sub-system validation and testing plan

Develop and implement strategies to streamline the manufacturing of components of the BESS

Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, process, and quality teams to scale prototype manufacturing processes to production levels

Qualification

Mechanical DesignCAD ModelingThermodynamicsFluid DynamicsProduct DesignDocumentation SkillsSafety ProtocolsMicrosoft Office SuiteCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsOrganizational SkillsTeam Collaboration

Required

Minimum 6 years of product design and scale up experience in an aerospace or defense or semiconductor or battery development, fuel cell or related product design or development and manufacturing environment

Experience in thermodynamics or fluid dynamics is a must

Experience with hand tools, testing and validation tools; experience with CNC milling, advanced manufacturing, and electronics is a plus

Hands-on experience with generating and maintaining documentation such as Bills of Materials (BOMS) and part change logs; ERP experience is a plus

Proven commitment to safety protocols, including use of PPE, hazard communication, and chemical handling procedures

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a closely related field (advanced degree preferred)

Strong data analysis and documentation skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative, cross-functional team