Mechanical Engineer II

Valid8 Financial, Inc.; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401(k)

Employee Stock Option Program

Paid Holidays

Unlimited PTO

Discounts on Products

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company at the forefront of energy innovation as a Mechanical Engineer or Industrial Designer. In this dynamic role, you will create and refine injection molded components, leveraging your expertise in Fusion 360 and finite element analysis to drive product innovation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to tackle complex design challenges and contribute to the mission of energy transition. With opportunities for career growth and a commitment to quality, you will be part of a team that values technical creativity and adaptability in a fast-paced environment. If you are passionate about making a difference in the energy sector, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of professional experience in mechanical engineering or industrial design.
• Experience with injection molding and FEA for product optimization.

Responsibilities

• Design injection molded components using Fusion 360 and iterate quickly.
• Collaborate across teams to solve design challenges and ensure integration.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Industrial Design

Fusion 360

SolidWorks

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

Injection Molding

GD&T

CNC Machining

Rapid Prototyping

Use of Hand/Shop Tools

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

BS in Industrial Design

Tools

PLM Systems

PDM Systems

Job description

Emporia is accelerating the energy transition by helping small commercial and residential consumers save up to 50% on their utility bills. We combine automated energy management tools, real-time 24/7 energy monitoring with Utility rate schedules and wholesale energy prices to give our customers true insight into how they are using and spending money on energy. Our Smart Outlets, EV chargers, home batteries and cloud integrations to thermostat and EV APIs allow us to reduce pollution, shift usage to less expensive times and save our customers money.

At Emporia, hardware products are the tip of the spear - attracting customers, fueling data analytics, and enabling demand response through integration with Emporia’s energy management platform. We provide our customers with reliable, high value-added products at industry-leading pricing.

Role Overview

We are looking for a mid-level mechanical engineer or industrial designer to join our team. This role will be primarily focused on injection molded components for our various product lines. Experience with indoor and outdoor rated products is desired but not required. The role will be wide ranging from product conception through the entire development process up to mass manufacturing.

Responsibilities

1. Design and Modeling: Create and refine injection molded component designs using Fusion 360, turning technical concepts into precise 3D models with quick, iterative prototyping.
2. Technical Analysis: Run advanced finite element analysis to optimize material selection, predict component performance, and generate insights that drive product innovation.
3. Cross-Team Collaboration: Bridge mechanical, electrical, and test engineering teams, solving complex design challenges and ensuring seamless integration of hardware solutions.
4. Quality and Improvement: Develop and implement rigorous quality checks, continuously optimizing designs and maintaining detailed documentation in PLM systems.
5. Innovation and Growth: Stay ahead of industry trends, contribute to product roadmaps, and continuously expand technical skills through targeted research and learning.

What Success Looks Like

• Consistently hit product development milestones
• Demonstrate technical creativity
• Directly contribute to Emporia's energy transition mission
• Show initiative and adaptability in a fast-paced environment

Key Metrics

• Speed and quality of design iterations
• Effectiveness of cross-functional collaboration
• Innovative problem-solving

Required Qualifications and Skills

1. BS Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Design
2. 3-5 years professional experience range
3. 4-6 years experience working with Fusion 360 or SolidWorks (Fusion preferred)
4. FEA experience with a focus on injection molding simulation
5. Manufacturing experience both in house and with contract manufacturing
6. Exposure to PLM & PDM systems
7. Understanding of GD&T
8. 3-5 years injection molding experience with a variety of plastic types
9. Ability to use hand/shop tools

Desired Qualifications and Skills

1. Consumer Product Design experience, surface modeling is a plus
2. CNC machining experience
3. Experience launching commercial products
4. Familiarity with rapid prototyping like 3D printing, quick turn sample verification

What We Offer

Career Growth: Be part of a fast-growing company at the forefront of home energy innovation.

Benefits: medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), employee stock option program, paid holidays plus unlimited PTO, discounts on Emporia products and partner offerings.