Mechanical Engineer II New Boulder, CO

Emporia; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company at the forefront of home energy innovation as a mid-level mechanical engineer or industrial designer. This exciting role focuses on developing injection molded components for cutting-edge energy management products. You'll be part of a dynamic team that values technical creativity and collaboration, contributing directly to the mission of making energy use smarter and more efficient. With opportunities for career growth and a comprehensive benefits package, this position is perfect for those who want to make a real impact in the energy sector while enjoying a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401(k)

Employee Stock Option Program

Paid Holidays plus Unlimited PTO

Discounts on Products

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience in mechanical engineering or industrial design.
• Hands-on experience with injection molding and prototyping.

Responsibilities

• Lead product development from conception to mass manufacturing.
• Ensure design iterations meet speed and quality metrics.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Industrial Design

Fusion 360

SolidWorks

Injection Molding

Consumer Product Design

Manufacturing Experience

GD&T

Prototyping

Education

BS Mechanical Engineering

BS Industrial Design

Tools

Fusion 360

SolidWorks

CNC Machining

3D Printing

Job description

This role is located onsite in our Boulder design facility.

About Emporia
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 a third party smart home device, thermostat and smart appliances allow us to reduce pollution, shift usage to less expensive times and save our customers money.

Our Mission
We help people use energy smarter, save money, and improve the world—guided by four pillars:

• Customer Satisfaction: We listen to our customers and build products that elevate their lives.
• Optimization: We refine processes to offer the highest-quality products at the best value.
• Innovation: We continuously evolve through technology, ingenuity, and common sense.
• Making the World Better: We develop home electrification solutions that solve real problems and improve lives.

Job Description
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.

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 but not limited to those roles. 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.

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 & Skills

• BS Mechanical Engineering or BS Industrial Design
• 4-6 years professional experience
• 4-6 years Fusion 360 or SolidWorks experience
• FEA experience with a focus on injection molding simulation
• Experience with consumer product design and high volume production
• Manufacturing experience both in-house and with contract manufacturing
• Exposure to PLM & PDM systems
• Understanding of GD&T
• 3-5 years injection molding experience with a variety of plastic types
• Hands on experience building prototypes, and using shop tools

Preferred Qualifications

• CNC machining experience
• Launching commercial products
• Familiar 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

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