Principal Engineer - Mechanical Engineering

NoPo Nanotechnologies; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

NoPo Nanotechnologies in Bengaluru seeks a Principal Engineer - Engineering to lead the Mechanical Design team and head the department responsible for designing and scaling systems operating in challenging thermal and pressure environments, from concept to commissioning.

You will design complex subsystems, drive NPD, ensure DFMA-friendly designs, prototype and test under real-world conditions, and collaborate with process, electrical, and embedded teams to deliver integrated hardware.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in mechanical design, NPD, and subsystem development in Aerospace/Defense startups or EPC.
• Exposure to thermal, high-pressure-driven, or chemical process systems is a strong plus.
• Hands-on leadership experience heading a team is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design complex mechanical subsystems and develop novel solutions for high-performance applications.
• Create high-precision designs using SolidWorks, optimized for DFMA and scalability.
• Prototype, test, and iterate to validate performance under real-world conditions.
• Collaborate with process, electrical, and embedded engineers to develop integrated hardware.
• Own the complete lifecycle of mechanical components from design to installation and optimization.
• Ensure systems meet safety, regulatory, and performance standards.
• Solve engineering challenges related to high pressure, thermal loads, gas flows, and mechanical integrity.

Skills

DFMA

Mechanical tolerancing

Design optimization for fabrication

ASME BPV

ANSI standards

Tools

SolidWorks

CNC machining

Sheet metal

Welding

Assembly practices

Job description

NoPo Nanotechnologies one of the few deep tech companies globally that leads the research and development in the nano tubes space. The company manufactures and sells high-quality single walled carbon nano tubes using proprietary methods known as HiPCO®. These nano tubes are extremely small and strong, with a range of useful properties such as semi-conductivity, low density, and high conductivity. They have been used in a variety of applications, including Li-ion batteries, space, defense, and electronics. NoPo is currently scaling up production to meet the customer demands. For more information : www.noponano.com

Job description

Role Overview:

We are seeking a Principal Engineer - Engineering to join our innovations team. You will be responsible and Heading the Department for designing and scaling systems that tackle complex engineering problems, from concept to commissioning. The work involves challenging thermal and pressure environments, requiring both technical depth and creative problem-solving.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and Development:

• Design complex mechanical subsystems and develop novel solutions for high-performance applications.


• Contribute to New Product Development (NPD) tailored to requirements.


• Create high-precision mechanical designs using SolidWorks, optimized for DFMA (Design for Manufacturing and Assembly), scalability, and ease of maintenance.


• Prototype, test, and iterate on designs to validate performance under real-world operating conditions.

Cross-functional Collaboration:

• Work closely with process, electrical, and embedded engineers to develop fully integrated hardware systems.


• Collaborate with R&D, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure seamless integration into production pipelines.

Product Lifecycle Management:

• Own the complete lifecycle of mechanical components from design and fabrication to installation, commissioning, and optimization.


• Ensure systems consistently meet safety, regulatory, and performance standards.

Engineering Excellence:

• Solve complex engineering challenges related to High Pressure, thermal loads, gas flows, and mechanical integrity.


• Continuously develop and improve designs for efficiency, reliability, and scalability.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in mechanical design, NPD, and subsystem development in Aerospace / Defense Manufacturing Start-up's / EPC Industries with Hands On experience and Heading the team .


• Exposure tothermal, High pressure-driven, orchemical process systemsis a strong plus.

Technical Skills:

• Proficient in SolidWorks.


• Strong understanding of DFMA principles, mechanical tolerating, and design optimization for fabrication.


• Knowledge of ASME BPV, ANSI standards, and other relevant mechanical codes.


• Familiarity with manufacturing methods such as CNC machining, sheet metal, welding, and assembly practices.

Soft Skills:

• A self-starter who takes initiative and thrives with minimal management.


• Strong communicator and team collaborator across disciplines.


• Excellent problem-solving skills, especially when dealing with edge-case scenarios in real-world environments.


• Comfortable hustling and navigating ambiguity to deliver results.

Note : candidates who can join in 30 -45 days are preferable

Benefits

Not Constraint for Right Candidate.