Mechanical Design Engineer

TalentBridge; Palo Alto (CA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to join their innovative team in Palo Alto. This role involves designing and testing high-voltage components, offering the opportunity to directly impact the development of cutting-edge electro-mechanical systems. You will work in a fast-paced R&D environment, collaborating across functions to solve complex engineering challenges. If you have a passion for mechanical design and a strong background in high-voltage systems, this is your chance to contribute to exciting projects that shape the future of energy and automotive technologies.

Benefits

Relocation support

Flexible remote options

Qualifications

• 4+ years experience in mechanical design or product development.
• Proficiency in CAD and simulation tools is essential.

Responsibilities

• Design and test mechanical parts for high-voltage systems.
• Collaborate to integrate designs into various systems.

Skills

High-voltage component experience

Kinematic modeling proficiency

Strength of materials analysis

Thermal management knowledge

Electrical engineering fundamentals

Manufacturing process knowledge

Tools

CATIA V5/V6

MATLAB

Python

Ansys

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer
Location: Palo Alto, CA|Onsite (5 days/week) with flexible remote options
Compensation & Schedule
• $95,000–$205,000/year
• Full-time, W2
• Relocation support available
• Immediate start preferred

Role Impact
Join a high-performance innovation team responsible for next-generation electro-mechanical systems that power vehicles, energy storage, and manufacturing technologies. As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you'll own hardware from concept through mass production, directly shaping high-voltage safety components in a fast-paced R&D environment where ideas become reality at record speed.

Key Responsibilities
• Design, model, and test mechanical parts for high-voltage systems (plastics, sheet metal, insulation, etc.)
• Analyze thermal, kinematic, structural, and vibration performance
• Collaborate cross-functionally to integrate designs into energy, automotive, and industrial systems
• Resolve complex packaging issues including sealing, interconnection, and heat management
• Author engineering documentation, drawings, and manufacturing instructions
• Execute validation and reliability testing with clear, data-driven insights

Minimum Qualifications
• 4+ years experience in mechanical design OR demonstrated expertise in product development
• Must have:
– High-voltage component experience
– Kinematic modeling proficiency
– Strength of materials analysis
– Deep understanding of thermal management (critical)
– Solid grasp of electrical engineering fundamentals
– Manufacturing process knowledge (e.g., molding, die casting, assembly)
• Proficiency in CAD (CATIA V5/V6), tolerance analysis, FEA, and simulation tools (MATLAB, Python, Ansys)

Core Tech Environment
• CATIA V5/V6• MATLAB• Python• Ansys• PLM/BOM Systems
• GD&T• Simulink• DFM/A/FR Standards• PCBA Interfaces• High-Voltage Connectors

Preferred Skills
• Experience with magnetic components and electric actuation
• Background in high-voltage hardware development
• Understanding of DFMEA/PFMEA, ISO 26262, and functional safety

We are an equal opportunity employer and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.