Mechanical Engineer- Structural/Packaging

SST Direct•San Francisco, CA

3h•$200,000 - $300,000

About The Position

Seeking a Mechanical Engineer- Structural/Packaging for a direct hire opportunity with our client in San Francisco, CA. This position offers full benefits including generous PTO, Medical, Dental and a retirement/pension plan! Salary is between $200,000 - $300,000 per year (based on experience) As a Mechanical Engineer focused on Structural / Packaging, you will own the physical design of our chiller platform. You will be responsible for structural frame design, component packaging, serviceability, and manufacturability. This role requires strong skills in mechanical design, structural analysis, and practical experience bringing large industrial equipment from prototype to production.

Requirements

BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering or related field
5+ years of experience in mechanical design of industrial equipment, preferably HVAC, refrigeration, or similar packaged systems
Proficiency in 3D CAD (SolidWorks, Inventor, or similar) and 2D drafting
Experience with structural analysis and FEA for equipment frames and supports
Knowledge of refrigerant piping design and ASME B31.5 requirements
Hands on experience with prototype builds and manufacturing processes (welding, sheet metal, assembly)
Understanding of design for manufacturing (DFM) and design for serviceability principles
Experience working with contract manufacturers and managing fabrication vendors
Experience with large packaged equipment (chillers, rooftop units, air handlers)
Background in pressure vessel design and ASME BPVC compliance
Experience with vibration analysis and isolation for rotating equipment

Nice To Haves

PE license preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead structural frame design and lifting analysis for an ACC chiller unit
Develop 3D CAD models for the complete chiller assembly, including component layout, piping routing, and electrical integration
Complete refrigerant piping design and stress analysis per ASME B31.5
Coordinate packaging of major components including compressors, condenser coils (18-24 EC fans), evaporators, pumps, and electrical panels
Develop shipping and transport strategy, including modular shipping options for oversized loads
Work with contract manufacturers on frame fabrication, assembly tooling, and production processes
Create assembly drawings, BOMs, and manufacturing documentation
Support prototype assembly, including leak testing (nitrogen/helium) and pressure testing
Drive compliance with pressure vessel certification (ASME BPVC) where applicable