Staff Mechanical Design Engineer, Big Machines

The role

This person will own the design, build, and commissioning of low-volume, custom integrated machines. They will perform engineering hand calculations and finite element analysis to size structures and mechanisms.

What you will do

• Own the design, build, and commissioning of low-volume, custom integrated machines
• Perform engineering hand calculations and finite element analysis to size structures and mechanisms
• Create detailed models and engineering prints in SolidWorks, including managing large assemblies and drawing packages
• Collaborate with internal fabrication teams and external vendors to manufacture parts
• Support machine assembly and testing by performing hands-on commissioning, equipment operation, and floor troubleshooting

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related discipline
• 5+ years of professional experience designing and analyzing mechanical structures, mechanisms, or industrial equipment
• Advanced proficiency in 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks, NX, CATIA, or Creo
• Strong understanding and application of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

Nice to have

• Experience designing and fabricating welded structures
• Experience designing and testing mechanical mechanisms
• Experience managing large CAD assembly models and engineering drawings
• Experience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
• Experience integrating servos, actuators, and sensors
• Hands-on experience working in a production facility with heavy equipment and industrial machinery

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 back into the supply chain.