Job Details

MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER, BATTERY PACK AT PROTERRA (BURLINGAME, CA)

This role focuses on the mechanical design of next-generation battery packs, from architecture definition to production at volume.

About The Role – You Will

• Own design of battery subsystems and components from concept through launch
• Support architecture decisions with analysis and quantitative input on cost, mass, lifetime performance, and manufacturability
• Develop subsystem specifications and contribute to requirements definition with cross-functional partners
• Collaborate across engineering functions to define interfaces and ensure robust integration across mechanical, electrical, and thermal systems
• Contribute to risk identification and mitigation planning
• Own basic component and subsystem level testing to support design decisions, coordinate large validation efforts with test team
• Root cause and corrective action execution for design, build, and launch issues
• Create detailed 3D CAD and 2D drawings using GD&T for parts and assemblies
• Execute part life cycle and engineering change orders
• Contribute to generation of supporting documentation (DFMEA, 8D, compliance, etc.)
• Share knowledge and provide guidance to less experienced engineers

Collaboration across teams includes: cell engineers, modeling engineers, systems engineering, battery electronics engineering, test engineering, manufacturing engineering, quality engineering, program management, supply chain, and other cross-functional teams.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries: Renewable Energy, Semiconductor Manufacturing