Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Metal Structures

Mainspring Energy is revolutionizing power generation with the world’s most flexible and adaptable local power generation technology. The company is looking for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Metal Structures to join its team in Menlo Park, CA.

Requirements

• Contribute to brainstorming and technical review sessions to develop solutions that improve performance, cost-efficiency, and reliability of the Linear Generator.
• Take ownership of the design, analysis, testing, and optimization of structural systems, with attention to cost, safety, and reliability trade-offs.
• Apply sheet metal and joint design knowledge to support development of complex assemblies with efficient manufacturing processes.
• Perform FEA analyses by breaking down complex loading conditions into solvable problems to inform design improvements.
• Conduct tolerance stack-up analysis to support robust and manufacturable designs.
• Use CAD tools to create detailed drawings and 3D models, maintaining accuracy in design and documentation.
• Support procurement, fabrication, and testing of parts, contributing to hands-on validation and iterative development.
• Collaborate closely with manufacturing, NPI, test, and reliability teams to ensure designs meet performance, manufacturability, and quality goals.
• Interface with vendors and suppliers to support quality manufacturing and timely delivery.
• Participate in DFMEA processes to help identify and mitigate potential failure modes.
• Manage tasks and priorities effectively, supporting delivery of key engineering milestones.

Benefits

• Pre-IPO stock options