Mechanical Engineer Intern

Lunar Energy•Mountain View, CA

About The Position

Lunar Energy was founded to transition homes to 100% clean energy—making our electricity greener, our air cleaner and our energy more safe, secure and reliable for all. We’re a fast-growing, global company building the world’s best clean energy products to electrify all homes and connect communities to form clean, resilient virtual power plants. As a Mechanical Engineering Intern for Lunar’s Mechanical Design Team you will be responsible for failure analysis, design iteration and quality/manufacturing support within our revolutionary home energy products. We are looking for people who are passionate about a more sustainable future and want to make that vision a reality. An ideal candidate is excited and ready to collaborate closely with and learn from a small, dedicated team, supported by a committed mentor. Engineers at Lunar are hands-on and involved in a wide range of facets of the product, from applying fundamental physical principles in design to working with high-volume production suppliers. Lunar Energy was founded to transition homes to 100% clean energy—making our electricity greener, our air cleaner, and our energy more safe, secure and reliable for all. We’re a fast-growing, global company building the world’s best clean energy products to electrify all homes and connect communities to form clean, resilient virtual power plants. On a given day at Lunar, you’ll likely… Work back and forth with collaborators across the company to continuously refine and improve our understanding of how our products can create the greatest impact, get to market quickly, and operate reliably for our customers Brainstorm and evaluate new solutions, weigh pros and cons, and present recommendations to leadership Efficiently test ideas and designs: anything from back-of-the-envelope calculations to physical tests and multi-physics simulations Design high-performance, reliable, low cost parts and assemblies, employing a variety of high-volume manufacturing processes Create 3d models, drawings and other part specifications Create prototype parts or fixtures utilizing on-site resources including 3D printing, laser cutting, milling Define manufacturing processes and inspection methods Collaborate directly with part manufacturers to support prototypes and production hardware Engage with subject matter experts and material suppliers to build up a knowledge base on specific manufacturing processes

Requirements

Mechanical Design
Extensive experience in 3D Modeling software (e.g. Onshape, NX, Solidworks)
Fundamental knowledge of 2D Drawing creation and tolerancing (GD&T experience valuable)
Basic ability to analyze designs using Statics/Load Path Analysis, Finite Element Analysis, and Tolerance Analysis
Prototyping skills using 3D printing, machining, sheet metal bending, laser cutting, and general machine shop tools
Manufacturing Support
Ability to manage communication with multiple suppliers in parallel in a timely and organized manner
Experience working with contract manufacturers (domestic or international) to make product improvements during a production phase
Communication
Skilled at clear verbal and written communication including concise slide deck creation and email correspondence
Ability to generate detailed design documentation
Ability to give kind and direct feedback and receive feedback with an open mind

Nice To Haves

Experience communicating with component suppliers including Design for Manufacturing report review and First Article Inspection

Responsibilities

failure analysis
design iteration
quality/manufacturing support
Work back and forth with collaborators across the company to continuously refine and improve our understanding of how our products can create the greatest impact, get to market quickly, and operate reliably for our customers
Brainstorm and evaluate new solutions, weigh pros and cons, and present recommendations to leadership
Efficiently test ideas and designs: anything from back-of-the-envelope calculations to physical tests and multi-physics simulations
Design high-performance, reliable, low cost parts and assemblies, employing a variety of high-volume manufacturing processes
Create 3d models, drawings and other part specifications
Create prototype parts or fixtures utilizing on-site resources including 3D printing, laser cutting, milling
Define manufacturing processes and inspection methods
Collaborate directly with part manufacturers to support prototypes and production hardware
Engage with subject matter experts and material suppliers to build up a knowledge base on specific manufacturing processes