Mechanical Engineer
Boca Raton, FL 33487 US
Job Description
This is a fantastic opportunity to make an impact at a fast-growing CleanTech startup that recently raised $20M in Series A venture funding from Breakthrough Energy Ventures, 2150, and Volo Earth Ventures.
We are racing to solve arguably the biggest sustainability problem in the world using disruptive technology and business models. Air conditioning is the fastest-growing use of electricity in the US and globally. If present trends continue, by 2050 air conditioning electricity consumption will be bigger than the combined electricity consumption of China and India today! You can help us bring to market a technology that delivers a revolutionary step-change improvement in the efficiency and performance of air conditioning systems, whilst actively facilitating increased use of renewable energy on the grid, creating massive global decarbonization potential.
Working in the Product Development department and reporting to the VP of Product Development, the Mechanical Engineer will work with the VP of Product Development and Senior Mechanical Engineer to implement Engineering solutions, designs, and processes that will enhance the performance, manufacturability, cost, reliability, life, and quality of our systems.
To the ideal candidate, this position is an opportunity to create products with the potential to literally change the world for the better. If you are creative, personable, highly responsible, passionate, intelligent, and driven, you should join us.
Roles and Responsibilities
Mechanical Design
- Develops detailed mechanical designs using SolidWorks
- Conducts engineering analysis including heat transfer, structural strength, materials compatibility, fluid dynamics, electrical power consumption, manufacturing methods, controls, etc., to arrive at designs that meet or exceed established expectations
- Supports the fabrication of prototype and pre-production systems or subsystems. This includes discussion with outside vendors, sourcing of components, and coordination with technicians and other engineers
- Tests and develops test protocols for evaluating prototypes
- Works with the Manufacturing department to develop manufacturing methods and processes and enhance the manufacturability of the design
Project Management
- Must be able to manage tasks and projects with a significant amount of autonomy
- Must be an excellent verbal communicator and presenter.
Prototype Testing and Field Trial Support
- The Mechanical Engineer will support internal and external testing of prototype systems
- The Mechanical Engineer will assist with the development of documentation necessary for Product Certification, Installation, Testing and Decommissioning.
Skills and Capabilities
Education & Experience
- 3-5+ years relevant industry experience, with an emphasis on product development of highly engineered systems and hardware.
- Experience engineering for advanced air conditioning, thin-plate heat exchangers, or other stacked-plate type devices such as fuel cells or batteries would be a “ plus”
- Experience taking products from design to manufacturing
- BS in Mechanical Engineering from a top 100 university.
Skills & Knowledge
- CAD including SolidWorks
- Excellent understanding of mechanical design concepts:, Manufacturing, Durability, Quality, Structural Strength, Materials Selection, Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer, Controls, Testing, data analysis, and uncertainty quantification
- Other skills that are a plus: Statistical analysis, Python programming, system-level modeling, Finite Element Modeling, Multiphysics Modeling, LabVIEW programming, and Computational Fluid Dynamics.
Compensation and Benefits
Salary
Highly competitive salary commensurate with the position and level of capabilities of the applicant.
Benefits
Medical and dental insurance. Paid vacation and holidays.
Meet Your Recruiter
Joe Domaradski
VP of Sales for the Southeast Region and FSO
Joe has extensive experience in the staffing and recruiting industry. He has worked throughout the country opening up new offices and managing multiple markets. Joe is the Vice President of Sales and Operations for our Southeast Region (Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Virginia) and our company FSO. Joe is a Navy veteran that worked in the Pentagon. He has an active security clearance and is OSHA certified.
He is a big sports enthusiast and enjoys living near the beautiful South Florida beaches. Joe has one daughter who is currently a designer for an architect.