Genset Mechanical Integration Engineer — Power Packaging

LiquidPiston, Inc.; Suffield (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health & Wellness

Equity Participation

401(k) Match

Career Growth

Job summary

LiquidPiston, Inc. seeks a Genset Mechanical Integration Engineer to lead the mechanical integration and packaging of electrical systems in next‑gen rotary engine-powered generator platforms.

You will own packaging, mounts, and interfaces for power electronics, batteries, wiring, and sensors within compact engine-generator assemblies. You will collaborate with Mechanical, Electrical, Controls, Manufacturing and Test teams to balance manufacturability, thermal management, vibration, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline.
• 2+ years of mechanical design experience.
• Experience integrating electrical or electromechanical systems into complex products.
• Strong mechanical packaging and system integration experience.
• Experience designing around electrical components such as: Power electronics, Control modules, Wiring harnesses, Connectors, Sensors, Batteries or energy storage systems, Electrical distribution hardware.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD (SolidWorks preferred).
• Understanding of DFM/DFA, GD&T, and mechanical tolerancing.
• Experience supporting prototype builds and engineering validation.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical integration and packaging of electrical and electromechanical systems within LiquidPiston genset platforms.
• Design mounting structures, enclosures, brackets, and interfaces for electrical components including power electronics, control units, sensors, wiring, connectors, batteries, and generator hardware.
• Develop efficient packaging layouts while considering space claim, accessibility, manufacturability, serviceability, thermal management, vibration, and environmental requirements.
• Collaborate closely with Electrical and Controls Engineering teams to integrate electrical hardware into complete engine and generator assemblies.
• Design and release mechanical components and assemblies using CAD.
• Create detailed drawings, GD&T, BOMs, and engineering documentation.
• Support prototype builds, assembly, integration, troubleshooting, and design validation.
• Participate in design reviews and DFMEA activities.
• Work with suppliers to develop manufacturable solutions for integrated assemblies.
• Support product testing and incorporate lessons learned into future designs.
• Help optimize packaging for weight, durability, and cost while maintaining performance requirements.

Skills

Mechanical design

Electrical integration

Packaging design

Cross-functional

SolidWorks

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

LiquidPiston, Inc. seeks a Genset Mechanical Integration Engineer to lead the mechanical integration and packaging of electrical systems in next‑gen rotary engine-powered generator platforms.

You will own packaging, mounts, and interfaces for power electronics, batteries, wiring, and sensors within compact engine-generator assemblies. You will collaborate with Mechanical, Electrical, Controls, Manufacturing and Test teams to balance manufacturability, thermal management, vibration, and