Mechanical Design Engineer, Energy Storage

The role

You will design, develop, and integrate a new high-power electromechanical product line. This includes designing mechanical components for high power electronics such as thermal management, enclosures, and structures.

What you will do

• Lead and execute mechanical design and development of a high-volume, high-power energy conversion product from concept to deployment
• Act as the primary mechanical engineering expert
• Perform mechanical analysis including CFD, FEA, and thermal to validate designs
• Collaborate with electrical and systems engineers for system architecture integration
• Select materials and components and work with suppliers and vendors
• Be a hands-on engineering manager accountable for project goals and timelines
• Take a leadership role in recruiting, mentoring, and managing a mechanical engineering team

Required qualifications

• BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
• 1-3 years of experience in mechanical engineering with a focus in power conversion or energy storage products
• Understanding of the relationship between high voltage electronics and mechanical systems
• Proven track record as a senior mechanical engineer with hands-on design, prototyping, and launch experience in medium-to-high volume production
• Proficiency in CAD (e.g., SolidWorks) and analysis tools (CFD, FEA, etc.)
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage work in a startup environment

Nice to have

• Experience in mass production
• Experience developing tools, infrastructure and design practices for a growing team
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Passion for sustainability and making the world a better place!

About the company

Redwood Materials is the largest lithium-ion battery recycler in North America. The company recovers, refines, and redeploys critical minerals from end-of-life batteries into the supply chain.