What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Engineer position at Lithos Energy?
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Lithos Energy designs and builds advanced lithium-ion battery packs from the ground up for use in high-performance automotive, marine and aerospace applications. We build the things we design and manufacture in-house, in California. We are a growing team of experienced engineers and pride ourselves in our ability to deliver reliable, high quality and safe products to our customers.
We are seeking doers, highly skilled and self-motivated individuals who are able to thrive in rapidly changing, entrepreneurial environments. If you are genuinely passionate about electric vehicles, power systems and in building real products, you will be enabled, and expected, to innovate, create and have a substantial impact on the company. We have built a team of accomplished engineers working on perhaps the most important technologies being developed today.
Responsibilities
- Create 3D models and 2D drawings with GD&T of complex parts and assemblies using SolidWorks. Own CAD from early concept through product launch
- Mechanical design of current and next generation high-voltage DC battery packs, modules, and enclosures.
- Participate in formal and informal design/peer review and change control activities.
- Generate engineering design documentation and specifications.
- Support design issue resolution and pre-production build events.
- Detail assembly designs to meet applicable safety and regulatory standards.
- Ensure the design meets all customer and manufacturability requirements.
- Support battery design, component selection, and electronics supplier technical interactions.
- Actively seek opportunities to increase technical skills and capabilities.
- B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
- 0-3 Years Experience
- 3D modeling experience using SolidWorks.
- Demonstrated creative problem solving in industry or academic setting.
- Demonstrated ownership of design in industry or academic setting.
- Demonstrated hands-on abilities (e.g., machine shop skills, technical hobbies/projects, etc.).
- Growth mindset. Enthusiasm for team and company goals.
- Fundamental understanding of GD&T principals and application.
- General understanding of mechanical part fabrication methods (e.g., machining, stamping, extrusion, welding, injection molding, casting, sheet metal, etc.).
- Desire to be involved and learn with a cross-functional, fast-paced, growing team.
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.
Salary : $90,000 - $120,000