Senior Mechanical Design Engineer SC or CA
About The Position
Mojave Energy Systems is seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to take a significant role in designing and engineering our liquid desiccant air conditioner. Reporting to the Mechanical Design Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for mechanical design and testing of sub-systems and components for a novel HVAC product. The successful candidate should be comfortable overcoming design challenges under deadlines, working across teams, and working both independently and as managed remotely. This is a rare opportunity to be a part of creating and launching cutting edge technology for a venture-backed climate-tech company at a critical inflection point: we've proven the technology works, we're ramping production, and we need an engineer who can balance innovation with practical manufacturability and field robustness. This is an on-site role in the Anderson/Piedmont/Greenville area of SC or onsite in Sunnyvale, CA
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, or relevant field.
- 3+ years’ experience in mechanical design and design for manufacturing.
- Strong CAD skills (SolidWorks or Onshape preferred).
- Strong critical thinking skills: ability to deep dive into cause-effect and complex diagnostics.
- Demonstrable communications skills across a range of skill levels.
- Demonstrated history of hands-on experience in design/build.
- Knowledgeable in common manufacturing processes, including sheet metal, metal forming, injection molding, machining, etc.
- Structured problem-solving skills, leveraging inputs such as functional documentation (P&ID diagrams, mechanical drawings) and performance testing data.
Responsibilities
- Own systems and component projects from concept through manufacturing.
- Produce production-quality solid models and engineering drawings in a collaborative CAD environment (OnShape).
- Serve as the liaison between the Mechanical Design team and the production floor.
- Manage vendors to quote, build, and evaluate prototype and production parts.
- Design and execute subsystem tests to explore the design space and validate solutions.
- Basic fabrication, assembly, machining, testing, debugging, and parts chasing.
- Evaluating and improving designs for DFM/DFA.
- Participate in Failure Modes and Effects Analysis.
Benefits
- annual bonus eligibility (equity award)
- 401(k) with company match
- health and welfare benefits
- paid time off
- company holidays
- short/long-term disability
- life insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
