Sr. Staff/Principal Mechanical Engineer, Battery
Core
Design and own mechanical architecture for next-generation electric vehicle and energy storage battery packs, ensuring structural integrity, thermal management, and high-volume manufacturability.
Role type
Sr. Staff/Principal Mechanical Engineer (Battery Pack)
Builds
Lithium-ion battery packs and related systems for electrified transportation and energy storage.
Domain
Automotive / Energy Storage / Battery Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> product features (mechanical hardware)
Required skills
Mechanical architecture design, 3D CAD modeling, GD&T, tolerance analysis, structural assembly design, sealing and venting design, thermal hardware integration, high-volume manufacturing process knowledge, DFMEA leadership, supplier management, cross-functional technical leadership.
Preferred skills
EV battery pack production experience, aluminum casting/extrusion expertise, liquid-cooling hardware design, pack-to-body integration, crash loading and environmental exposure validation.
Technologies
CAD software, GD&T standards, CAE tools, manufacturing processes (stamping, casting, extrusion, injection molding, welding, adhesive bonding).
Responsibilities
Design battery-pack mechanical architecture including enclosure, module retention, and cooling integration; develop detailed 3D models and production drawings; lead tradeoffs across safety, performance, mass, and cost; partner with electrical, thermal, and manufacturing teams to resolve integration challenges; select materials and manufacturing processes; lead design reviews and DFMEA activities; mentor engineers and drive root-cause investigations; serve as technical interface with customers and suppliers.
Seniority
Sr. Staff/Principal, hands-on IC with technical leadership