Battery Pack Design Engineer

Also; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 255,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative electric mobility company is seeking a Battery Pack Design Engineer to lead the mechanical development of cutting-edge battery packs for light electric vehicles. This role involves overseeing the entire process from prototyping to production, ensuring high-quality design and user experience. Join a passionate team dedicated to transforming transportation with efficient and delightful solutions. With a focus on collaboration and creativity, you'll work alongside industry experts in a vibrant Silicon Valley setting. If you're ready to make a significant impact in the EV space, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

100% Health Coverage

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Time Off

401(k) Match

One Medical Membership

Fertility Benefits

Qualifications

• 5+ years in mechanical and electromechanical product development.
• Strong fundamentals in mechanics, materials, and thermal design.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical development of next-gen light EV battery packs.
• Coordinate design activities across multiple engineering domains.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

3D CAD Modeling

Design Verification Testing

Root Cause Analysis

High Volume Manufacturing Processes

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PLM Systems

Job description

About Also

We’re Also, an electric mobility company originally conceived as a part of Rivian.We’re a passionate team of builders, dreamers, doers and innovators, focused on creating entirely new (not to mention, innovative and delightful) vertically integrated, small EVs designed to meet the global mobility challenges of today and tomorrow. Our mission is to inspire everyone to ride also—replacing many local car, truck and SUV miles with ones on vehicles that are more affordable, more enjoyable and 10-50x more efficient.

Also is looking for a Battery Pack Design Engineer to design the mechanical portion of a next generation light electric vehicle battery pack.

What You Will Do

• Be the technically responsible individual for the mechanical development of next generation light electric vehicle battery packs.

• Directly responsible for end to end success of the features from prototyping though production launch.

• Perform in-house prototyping, quick design iterations, and run tests to validate design decisions.

• Coordinate industrial design and engineering design activities spanning mechanical, electrical, tactile performance, user experience, durability and cost.

• Define, execute and supervise design verification test plans and reporting with a mix of internal and external resources.

• Work with suppliers to drive designs forward, including supporting DFM, cost exercises and manufacturing line review.

• Support production ramp and field problem resolution.

What You Will Bring

• 5+ year track record of in-depth mechanical, structural, electromechanical product development with a focus on design of mechanical / electrical assemblies for user experience and high volume mfg.

• Strong engineering fundamentals in the areas of mechanics, materials, thermals, and connector design.

• Deep expertise in 3D CAD modeling, drafting, GD&T and utilizing PLM systems for doc and release control.

• Direct accomplishments executing consumer product components and assemblies with intricate high volume mfg processes such as injection molding, forging, stamping, PCBA fab, etc.

• Formal mechanical engineering education with focus on hardware design and development.

• Experience in root cause analysis, looking at field failures, diagnosing issues.

The salary for this position ranges from $180,000 to $255,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.

Why Also?

We’re passionate about helping the world find a better way to get there—wherever it is you’re headed.

We’re located in the heart of Silicon Valley and have brought together a world-class team from some of the biggest brands in the technology, automotive, cycling, outdoor recreation and retail spaces.

Together we’re working hands-on to imagine, design and build an entirely new solution to a global set of transportation challenges.

Perks and Benefits

• Robust health coverage. Excellent health, dental and vision insurance covered up to 100% by Also with FSA & HSA options.

• One Medical membership and dedicated insurance advocates.

• Rich fertility and family building benefits with Progyny.

• Flexible time off.

• 401(k) match.