Next-Gen Energy Hardware Design Engineer

Brightsmith; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Brightsmith is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to drive the development of next-generation electrochemical stack hardware. You will design mechanical components, build prototypes and iterate through concept to tested, scalable products.

You will work with multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced startup environment, applying CAD, FEA/CFD and engineering calculations to optimise performance and reliability.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in mechanical design
• Proven CAD skills with parts, assemblies and drawings
• Experience taking designs from concept to prototype and testing
• Strong understanding of design principles, materials, tolerancing and assemblies

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical components and assemblies for advanced electrochemical stack technology.
• Translate concepts and data into practical mechanical designs.
• Create CAD models, drawings, BOMs and manufacturing docs.
• Support design optimisation through FEA/CFD and calculations.
• Develop prototypes, test fixtures and experimental hardware to validate concepts.
• Iterate through rapid design-build-test cycles to improve performance and reliability.
• Support stack assembly, testing and failure investigations.
• Collaborate with scientists, engineers, technicians and suppliers to solve problems.
• Improve mechanical design processes, standards and documentation as the company scales.
• Apply modern engineering workflows, automation and AI-enabled tools to accelerate product development.

Skills

3+ years exp

CAD skills

FEA/CFD experience

Prototype development

Team collaboration

Hands-on hardware

Analytical modelling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Brightsmith is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to drive the development of next-generation electrochemical stack hardware. You will design mechanical components, build prototypes and iterate through concept to tested, scalable products.

You will work with multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced startup environment, applying CAD, FEA/CFD and engineering calculations to optimise performance and reliability.