Staff Mechanical Engineer

2 days ago

Menlo Park, California, United States Mainspring Energy Full time
Join Our Team as a Mechanical Engineer

Mainspring Energy is a pioneering company that's revolutionizing the power generation industry with its innovative linear generator technology. We're seeking a highly skilled Mechanical Engineer to join our team and contribute to the design and development of our cutting-edge products.

About the Role

We're looking for a talented Mechanical Engineer with a strong background in design and development of high-performance parts. As a key member of our team, you'll be responsible for leading ring development projects, designing complex moving parts, assessing failure modes, and developing system models to drive component design development.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead ring development projects, including developing project requirements and scope, developing novel designs, reviewing in detail the designs and analyses of colleagues, and developing production introduction plans
  • Design complex moving parts in the piston and ring system of the Linear Generator, from originating creative ideas, executing the design and build, testing and then evaluating performance
  • Assess failure modes that involve complex thermal/structural/materials/fluids interactions
  • Develop system models to drive component design development in response to field observations
  • Develop accelerated life tests in the lab on benchtop and in-generator experiments
Requirements

To be successful in this role, you'll need:

  • Masters in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent with at least ten years experience or PhD in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent with at least seven years experience
  • Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced dynamic environment and can lead projects and optimize solutions across different teams
  • Design experience with high performance parts that have been released into the market
  • Expert in SolidWorks or comparable CAD package, including structural FEA
  • Solid physical understanding of structural mechanics and heat transfer; strength in the following fields is a plus: tribology, fluids, materials
  • Ability to generate 2D drawings for manufacturing, experience utilizing GD&T is preferred
  • Ability to develop system models to understand component performance relative to operating parameters
What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary range of $150k-$180k base + pre-IPO stock options + benefits. This position is on-site in Menlo Park, CA. We're an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates. If you're passionate about innovation and want to be part of a dynamic team, we'd love to hear from you.

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