Senior Mechanical Engineer
Lithos Energy designs and manufactures advanced lithium ion battery systems for a wide range of high-performance applications spanning automotive, aerospace, specialty vehicles and energy storage. The factory and our offices are all under one roof. We are a growing team of motivated and capable engineers who are passionate about enabling the future of transportation and energy.
We are looking for a builder who wants to create world-class products. You must be genuinely passionate about electric vehicles and energy systems. You must want to work in a rapidly evolving small company where you will wear many hats. You must be excited about creating reliable, high quality and safe products and delivering them to real customers.
You will innovate, create and have a major impact on the company and its products, working alongside experienced leaders from some of the Bay Area’s most celebrated EV companies. You will be responsible for leading the design of new battery packs and modules, and developing technologies to push the state of the art. You will own major systems from kick-off to prototype, validation, release, volume production and support.
We are looking for a builder who wants to create world-class products. You must be genuinely passionate about electric vehicles and energy systems. You must want to work in a rapidly evolving small company where you will wear many hats. You must be excited about creating reliable, high quality and safe products and delivering them to real customers.
You will innovate, create and have a major impact on the company and its products, working alongside experienced leaders from some of the Bay Area’s most celebrated EV companies. You will be responsible for leading the design of new battery packs and modules, and developing technologies to push the state of the art. You will own major systems from kick-off to prototype, validation, release, volume production and support.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Lead the design and development of new lithium ion battery systems and manufacturing processes, including parts, processes, mfg equipment, assembly methods, and fixtures.
- Perform detailed design analyses: DFMEA, CFD/FEA, Tolerance Analysis, etc.
- Define and execute testing to evaluate and validate new designs.
- Produce CAD and detailed drawings for manufacturing.
- Engage with suppliers to source prototypes and production parts.
- Build products, support and direct production teams.
- Continuously improve production, engineering, quality management and business processes.
- Support and mentor others, work to foster an inclusive culture of engineering rigor and professionalism.
- Anything else needed to get the job done.
Qualifications
- Thrives in a fast-paced, small team environment. Very effective communicator.
- B.S. Engineering and 8+ years relevant work experience.
- 5+ years design experience with integrated electronics (HV / battery systems preferred).
- Solid understanding of GD&T, tolerancing, and DFM for a wide range of manufacturing techniques.
- Experience leading designs through validation, first builds and release to stable production.
- Proficient in CAD (Solidworks + CFD/FEA experience preferred).
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Design: Knowledge of materials, platings, coatings and associated processing methods.
- Mfg: Experience setting up and continuously improving production lines. Jig and fixture design. Automated assembly machine design. Knowledge of 5S, quality control methods.
- Execution: BOM management, build planning, controlled documentation for supply chain / mfg.
- Test: Experiment design / DOE, automotive environmental and abuse testing, regulatory certifications (UN 38.3, UL 1973, etc). Validation of simulation results.
Please respond with CV and portfolio (slide deck or link to website, listing past projects) emphasizing your skills and experience related to those listed in the preferred section.
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.
