Mechanical Engineer, Electronics Packaging

Karman Industries; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Medical, vision & dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Karman Industries, Gardena, California, seeks a Mechanical Engineer specializing in electronics packaging to lead design, development, and qualification for power electronics and high-frequency components in the Heat Processing Unit. Emphasis on first-principles analysis, mounting, isolation, heat transfer, and manufacturability.

Collaborate across disciplines to integrate thermal, mechanical, and electrical designs; ownership of packaging strategy and robust product readiness.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. in mechanical engineering and 3+ years of packaging design for electrical hardware.
• Hands-on experience with enclosures and electrical connectors.
• Knowledge of basic DFM practices.
• Self-motivated with excellent communication and multitasking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Define electronics packaging strategies for power electronics systems including inverters and drives.
• Design mounting and isolation systems for PCBs and electrical assemblies.
• Collaborate with manufacturing to identify viable fabrication methods for packaging and enclosures.
• Coordinate with thermal analysis experts on thermal and thermo-mechanical factors affecting lifespan.
• Integrate thermal, mechanical, and electrical designs into cohesive power conversion products.

Skills

Packaging design

Thermal analysis

First principles modeling

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

B.Sc. in mechanical engineering

Tools

Enclosures

Electrical connectors

Job description

Karman Industries

Founded in 2024 and headquartered in Gardena, California, Karman Industries is at the forefront of revolutionizing industrial thermal energy. Our mission is to electrify global thermal systems across data centers, manufacturing, and energy industries. Karman is developing the revolutionary Heat Processing Unit (HPU) to reinvent thermal handling for giga-scale data centers & AI factories. The HPU is built around a supercritical CO2 chiller system utilizing a high-speed electrically driven turbomachinery core. Our system aims to reduce energy consumption in data center thermal management by greater than 25% and increase energy density by 10x.

At Karman Industries, we are committed to fostering a dynamic and inclusive work environment where innovation thrives. Our team is composed of passionate professionals dedicated to making a tangible impact on the future of industrial manufacturing. Join us in our mission to transform the industry and contribute to a more sustainable world.

Mechanical Engineer, Electronics Packaging

Karman Industries is seeking a highly motivated electronics packaging expert to join our team designing the next generation of heat processing systems. The candidate will lead the design, development, and qualification of packaging systems for power conversion devices, high-frequency transformers, medium voltage electrical machines, and cutting-edge medium voltage electronics to enable the Karman Heat Processing Unit (HPU) and subsequent product development. The role will include system level design with a view to manufacturing, addressing mounting, isolation, durability, heat transfer, and more. We are a team that relies on strong first principles approach, working together to deliver a cohesively developed system.

Responsibilities:

• Define electronics packaging strategies for power electronics systems, including inverters, drive systems, power supplies, and controls
• Design mounting and isolation systems for PCBs and electrical assemblies
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineers to identify viable fabrication methods for packaging and enclosures
• Coordinate with thermal analysis experts to identify thermal and thermo-mechanical factors in lifespan of subcomponents
• Work with a tightly knit team across disciplines to integrate thermal, mechanical, and electrical designs into cohesive power conversion products
• Ability to implement novel solutions to challenging problems, thinking outside the box and challenging the status quo
• Develop analytical, physics-based (first principles) models to determine hardware performance and limitations

Required Qualifications:

• B.Sc. in mechanical engineering
• 3+ years of experience in the design of packaging for electrical hardware
• Hands‑on experience with enclosures and electrical connectors
• Knowledge of basic DFM practices
• Self‑motivated / high performer, ability to self‑manage, multi‑task, and communicate excellently

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Background in electrical isolation and safety, including electrical safety standards in the UL or IEC family
• Experience developing cooling systems
• Competency with structural and thermal analysis techniques
• Familiarity with industrial automation and the vendor ecosystem

Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job‑related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity. In addition to base salary, for full‑time hires, you may also be eligible for long‑term incentives, in the form of stock options, and access to medical, vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan.

Karman Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Karman Industries is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

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