Mechanical Design Engineer
Who are we?
Lithos Energy is an engineering and manufacturing firm focused on enabling a new generation of electric vehicles to take shape. To that end, we are designing a new lithium ion battery pack from the ground up for use in high-performance automotive and aerospace applications. We build the things we design and manufacture in-house, in California. We are a growing team of experienced engineers.
Who are you?
You are a builder. You are genuinely passionate about electric vehicles and power systems. You want to work in a rapidly changing, entrepreneurial company. We are building real products. This must excite you. You will be enabled, and expected, to innovate, create and have a substantial impact on the product and the company. You'll work alongside accomplished engineers on perhaps the most important technologies being developed today.
Mechanical design engineers at Lithos Energy own the products we build. The mechanical design engineer is directly responsible for the design, analysis, prototyping, testing, tooling, manufacturing setup, procurement, building, qualifying and delivery of our products. From beginning to end; from design concepts to end-of-line test and pack-out.
Mechanical design engineers at Lithos Energy own the products we build. The mechanical design engineer is directly responsible for the design, analysis, prototyping, testing, tooling, manufacturing setup, procurement, building, qualifying and delivery of our products. From beginning to end; from design concepts to end-of-line test and pack-out.
The Details
Responsibilities
Basic Qualifications
Preferred Skills and Experience
- As part of a team, design and implement a novel lithium ion battery pack and a production line to produce it, including all parts, manufacturing processes, manufacturing equipment, assembly methods, fixtures.
- Produce CAD and 2D drawings for vendors and internal production.
- Create thermal, fluid and structural analysis of new designs.
- Manage suppliers and purchase components for production of new and existing products.
- Support production: Build product and give direction to associates on assembly line.
- Continuously improve production, engineering, quality management and business processes.
- Anything else needed to get the job done.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
- Hands-on experience building mechanical devices.
- Proficiency at CAD (Solidworks preferred).
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Familiarity with the product design process and ecosystem.
- Knowledge of electrical and electronic systems.
- Experience designing for prototyping and production manufacturing methods (DFM).
- Experience designing high voltage systems and interconnects.
- Experience designing wiring harnesses, low and high voltage.
- Knowledge of materials, platings, coatings and associated processing methods.
- Familiarity with production line design, manufacturing environment, 5S, quality control.
Please respond with CV and portfolio (slide deck or link to website, listing past projects).
Lithos Energy, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
