Staff Mechanical Design Engineer

3 days ago


Redwood City, California, United States Tau Motors Full time
About Tau Motors

Tau Motors is a venture-backed advanced technology company based in the Bay Area, Redwood City, CA. We design and develop next-generation products for electrification, pushing the boundaries of innovation. Our mission is to create a more sustainable future by increasing the security of the world's energy through modern power conversion systems.

Job Description

We are seeking a Staff Mechanical Design Engineer to join our growing team to advance our internal technology roadmap and translate our innovative products to market with our commercial partners. As a design team member, you will help design, develop, and commercialize next-generation technology systems. You will apply engineering fundamentals and innovation to solve problems and learn quickly and creatively.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design and build hardware systems for use in automotive and energy storage applications
  • Develop and optimize designs in 3D CAD software with associated CAE tools
  • Validate manufacturing, assembly, and service feasibility
  • Create designs interactively with the multidisciplinary team to incorporate technical and product engineering inputs into the design
  • Complete and release component designs and documentation, including 2D drawings
  • Integrate mechanical designs with high-voltage electrical systems in a multidisciplinary environment
  • Develop the design for failure modes and effects analysis (DFMEA) and Design Verification Plan (DVP)
  • Optimize mechanical designs for size, weight, durability, performance, manufacturability, and cost
  • Work with cross-functional teams to build and test designs
  • Participate in the sourcing process and manage engineering relationships with suppliers
  • Deliver to defined schedules
Requirements
  • 8 - 12 years relevant industry experience
  • Capacity to work independently, including start-to-finish ownership of hardware – from specification to design, prototype, reliability validation, and high-volume manufacturing
  • Strong 3D CAD skills, with proficiency in at least one professional 3D CAD package
  • Demonstrated understanding of GD&T
  • Experience with component design, analysis, and validation
  • Knowledge of manufacturing processes such as injection molding, sheet metal stamping, die casting, etc.
  • Great technical and interpersonal communication
  • Evidence of being a self-starter and bringing projects to completion
  • Proactive mindset, strong work ethic, and curious nature
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment
  • Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering or equivalent
Desired Skills
  • Hands-on mechanical fabrication, prototyping, and test experience
  • Master or Ph.D. degree in mechanical engineering or a relevant field
  • Automotive powertrain experience-especially transmission and EV powertrain systems
  • Automotive experience or the equivalent in experience and evidence of exceptional ability
  • Knowledge of environmental, reliability, and safety requirements for Automotive, Industrial, & Residential applications
  • Previous direct involvement in product launch or manufacturing support for mass production
  • Experience with electronic control systems
About the Role

We seek several Staff Mechanical Design Engineers to join our growing team to advance our internal technology roadmap and translate our innovative products to market with our commercial partners. As a design team member, you will help design, develop, and commercialize next-generation technology systems. You will apply engineering fundamentals and innovation to solve problems and learn quickly and creatively.

What You'll Bring

We are looking for people who aren't afraid to take on new challenges and are as passionate about energy and electrification as we are. You will find significant challenges exciting and enjoy discovering and defining problems as much as solving them. You deliver results and may enjoy thoughtful conversations about problems and perfecting design, but ultimately, you know that delivering innovative, effective, and reliable solutions matters.

Perks

Become part of an emerging company during a rapid growth phase—within an industry undergoing dramatic transformation for a global imperative. Work with some of the smartest and most talented experts from different fields to: (1) attack some of the most pressing issues of today while (2) contributing to technically demanding and deeply innovative solutions. Growth potential—we advance team members who have an outsized impact. Competitive compensation based upon experience level, including stock options—we believe in capturing value in the future we create together. Flexible time off and paid holidays. Centrally located in the Bay Area on the Peninsula in vibrant downtown Redwood City. Blocks from the Caltrain. Walking distance to food and entertainment. Easy access to both the 101 and 280. Excellent medical, dental, vision, and life insurance for full time team members. Comprehensive benefits including HSA and FSA benefits, commuter benefits, ancillary benefits including OneMedical membership, a variety of telehealth services, and more.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Tau Motors is an equal opportunity employer that guarantees a work environment that respects and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.



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