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Position Overview
We are looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer for an important deep-tech start-up in Milan that develops and markets an innovative redox flow battery for energy storage, using abundant, low-cost materials.
Key Responsibilities
- Leading the mechanical architecture of the stack: compression strategy, gasket design, structural components, and hydraulic interfaces
- CAD management, technical drawings, tolerance strategy and bill of materials management for the stack and related assemblies
- Performing FEM/FEA by correlating models with test results, as well as conducting root cause analysis with a view to improving design
- Lead DFM/DFA by specifying and qualifying components (plastics/wet metals, seals, fittings, fasteners), ensuring compatibility and lifecycle reliability
- Collaborate with R&D, hydraulics and automation to align operational constraints with hardware limitations
- Support supplier development, production process definition and quality control
Job Requirements
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering
- At least 5 years of experience in mechanical engineering development for medium/high pressure liquid systems (PhD years will also be considered if relevant)
- Strong experience with stack assemblies (compression, sealing, frames) and industrial product design
- Proven ability in design reviews, technical decisions and engineering documentation
- Experience with FEM/FEA tools and failure analysisAptitude for teamwork, making independent decisions with respect to established priorities
Optional Skills
- Experience with flow batteries or hydrogen systems
- Experience with chemical compatibility constraints (materials, sealing, corrosion, ageing)
Job Details
- Location: Milan
- Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
- Employment type: Full‑time
- Job function: Engineering, Product Management, and Project Management
- Industries: Electric Power Transmission, Control, and Distribution