Mechanical Engineer

Join the e-Zinc team • Mississauga, ON

1d • Onsite

About The Position

e-Zinc is an energy storage venture based in Toronto with a breakthrough technology poised to disrupt the market. As the global energy grid moves to higher levels of penetration of renewable energy, there is a surging need for affordable, flexible, long-duration energy storage. e-Zinc is uniquely positioned to meet this demand as the first company in the world to “metalize” electricity.
Backed by over CAD $80 million in funding from leading global strategic and financial investors - such as Toyota Ventures, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Eni, Evok Innovations, and BDC - e-Zinc has garnered international recognition for its proprietary technology and visionary roadmap. Highlights include:
Named to the Global Cleantech 100 for four consecutive years (2022–2025)
$1M Grand Prize winner of the Impact Canada Charging the Future Challenge
Awarded a $1.6M grant from Breakthrough Energy Solutions Canada
Secured over $12M in funding across three projects from Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC)
Recipient of a USD $1.3M grant from the California Energy Commission
As e-Zinc moves toward commercialization, e-Zinc is expanding its team to bring our transformative technology to market and support the future of renewable energy.
e-Zinc is seeking an experienced and talented Mechanical Engineer to join the Product Development team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline
• 5+ years of mechanical design experience in energy storage, automotive, robotics, or industrial systems
• Registered with Professional Engineers of Ontario (PEO), or eligible for registration is an asset.
• Demonstrated expertise in mechanical system design for high-power devices, thermal management, or structural analysis
• Proficiency in SolidWorks, PDM and simulation tools (ANSYS, CFX, or equivalent)
• Hands-on experience with prototyping, testing, and working with external vendors and fabricators
• Strong working knowledge of DFM/DFA, GD&T, and materials selection for mechanical systems
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary environment

Nice To Haves

• Experience in battery, fuel cell, or energy storage system design and packaging
• Familiarity with regulatory standards relevant to energy storage (UL 9540, IEC 62619, CE marking)
• Background in electrochemical device packaging or fluid-handling mechanical systems

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design of battery cells and packs, including enclosures, interconnects, and structural components
• Design external enclosures for DC-BESS units, covering component placement, fixing and racking strategy, fluid and electrical routing, and IP compliance
• Create detailed 3D models, engineering drawings, and BOMs in SolidWorks
• Conduct tolerance stack-ups and FEA to validate design integrity and performance
• Select and qualify materials and components against thermal, structural, environmental, and regulatory requirements
• Collaborate with electrical, controls, electrochemical, and manufacturing teams to ensure designs meet functional, integration, and DFM requirements
• Lead discussions with external vendors and fabricators for custom component designs and assemblies
• Drive engineering sample assembly and participate in hands-on functional testing
• Lead and contribute to design reviews, DFMEA, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Drive development of test fixtures, jigs, and assembly processes to support pack and BESS validation
• Support safety and compliance testing to applicable regulatory standards (UL, IEC, CE)
• Champion the full engineering cycle through integration of internal, field, and commercial feedback

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive Employer-paid benefits
• Retirement savings plans with employer contributions
• Equity grants and opportunity for company ownership
• Paid vacation time to refresh, plus additional paid time off for special events such as birthdays or religious holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior