Heron Power · 1 day ago
Senior / Staff Mechanical Engineer, Product Integration
Scotts Valley
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$120K/yr - $220K/yr
5+ years expHeron Power is a startup company building cutting-edge power electronics for the 21st-century grid. As a Mechanical Engineer, Product Integration, you will be responsible for integrating mechanical, electrical, and thermal subsystems into complete, production-ready power converter products.
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Responsibilities
Own mechanical system integration and packaging for medium voltage power converters, ensuring compatibility across electrical, thermal, structural, and manufacturing requirements
Define and manage mechanical and packaging interfaces between subsystems, including enclosures, power electronics assemblies, busbars, cable routing, cooling systems, insulation, fasteners, and assembly hardware
Develop and evaluate product manufacturing trade studies, balancing performance, cost, lead time, reliability, serviceability, and scalability using first principles and engineering judgment
Make informed design decisions that consider manufacturing processes, assembly sequence, tolerance stack-ups, supply chain constraints, and cost targets
Identify and resolve integration and packaging risks related to tolerances, grounding, creepage/clearance, sealing, thermal expansion, shock/vibration, and assembly accessibility
Create and maintain 3D system layouts, packaging studies, interface definitions, and 2D drawings
Support prototype builds, system bring-up, and validation testing through hands-on involvement
Collaborate closely with electrical, manufacturing, test, reliability, and supply chain teams, as well as external partners and suppliers
Support transition from prototype to high-volume production, including DFM/DFA reviews and factory readiness
Qualification
Required
5+ years of full-time industry experience integrating complex electromechanical products
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, mechatronics, or similar
Strong experience working with 3D CAD (bonus for CATIA V6/3DX)
Strong engineering fundamentals, including a working understanding of electrical and thermal systems
Experience defining and managing interfaces between mechanical and electrical subsystems
Experience supporting prototype builds and resolving integration issues hands-on
Familiarity with high-volume manufacturing considerations and assembly processes
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Preferred
Experience with GD&T and tolerance analysis
Experience with reliability and validation testing, as well as DFMEAs
Experience with creepage/clearance, grounding, insulation systems, and safety requirements
Experience with thermal systems, including air or liquid cooling integration
Experience with PCBAs, connectors, fuses, and other electronic components
Experience with FEA, CFD, multi-physics modeling, or associated software (Ansys, MATLAB, Python, Simulink, StarCCM, etc.)
Experience with product lifecycle management (PLM) and controlled release processes
Experience with medium voltage (34.5kV) or grid-related products, such as converters, switchgear, circuit breakers, insulation, and shielding
Benefits
Competitive compensation (salary and equity)
Benefits
Company
Heron Power
Heron Power is an energy technology startup that focuses on developing power electronics for the modern electrical grid.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$38MKey Investors
Capricorn Investment Group
2025-05-29Series A· $38M
Leadership Team
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Chris Tilton
Director of Mechanical Engineering
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