Mechanical Engineer II - Prototyping & Thermal Design

Yotta Energy Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Career growth

Job summary

Yotta Energy Inc. in Austin, TX is seeking a Mechanical Engineer II to design, build, test, and refine mechanical hardware for our energy storage products.

You will move from concept through prototype to production release, spending time on CAD modeling, fixtures, and packaging, while collaborating with electrical, firmware, manufacturing, and operations teams. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering, 3–5 years of hands-on experience, strong CAD skills (Onshape,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 3–5 years of experience taking products from concept through production.
• Experience with Onshape, SolidWorks, Creo, or similar CAD software.
• Working knowledge of GD&T.
• Hands-on experience building and testing prototypes.
• Experience with electronics packaging and thermal management.
• Knowledge of injection molding, die casting, sheet metal, material selection, DFM/DFA.
• Strong engineering documentation and communication skills.
• Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain detailed 3D CAD models, assemblies, and manufacturing drawings using a parametric CAD platform.
• Develop mechanical components and assemblies for injection-molded, die-cast, and sheet metal applications.
• Build and test prototypes, collect performance data, and improve designs based on real-world testing.
• Design product enclosures, mechanical packaging, and thermal management solutions for electronics.
• Perform tolerance stack‑up analyses and select appropriate materials.
• Design for manufacturability (DFM) and assembly (DFA).
• Prepare engineering release packages including drawings, BOMs, and ECOs.
• Design fixtures, tooling, and test equipment.
• Participate in design reviews and collaborate with cross‑functional teams.
• Work with suppliers and manufacturing partners.
• Support UL and other product certification efforts.

Skills

Hands-on engineering

Prototyping and testing

Documentation & communication

Adaptable in fast-paced environment

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Yotta Energy Inc. in Austin, TX is seeking a Mechanical Engineer II to design, build, test, and refine mechanical hardware for our energy storage products.

You will move from concept through prototype to production release, spending time on CAD modeling, fixtures, and packaging, while collaborating with electrical, firmware, manufacturing, and operations teams. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering, 3–5 years of hands-on experience, strong CAD skills (Onshape,