Mechanical Engineer in Needham

Energy Jobline ZR; Needham (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking an engineer to prove out technical feasibility for roadmap projects during an early-stage window. You will help shape product definition by evaluating what's possible and offering practical options to the cross-functional team.

The role requires independent work with daily check-ins to project management and strong communication to document progress and findings.

Qualifications

• POC development using existing products and modifications to create a functional concept.
• Strong understanding of thermal fundamentals to identify feasible paths.
• Data analysis and reporting to inform next steps.

Responsibilities

• Prove out technical feasibility for upcoming roadmap projects in an early-stage window.
• Shape product definition by identifying what is functionally possible and offering options.
• Operate with a high degree of independence with daily PM check-ins.
• Produce clear reports on progress and findings.

Skills

POC Development

System Level Thinking

Test Design

Thermal Fundamentals

Data Analysis

Reporting

Independence

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

This individual will be responsible for proving out technical feasibility for upcoming roadmap projects during an early-stage window, ahead of firm product definition.

This work directly shapes product definition by identifying what's functionally possible and giving the cross-functional team options for how to achieve the desired outcome. This role requires a high degree of independence supported by daily check-ins with project management.

Required skills include:

• POC Development – Harvesting components from existing products and adding or modifying as necessary to create a functional proof of concept. Strong hands-on skills and creative thinking on how to move forward quickly are critical to success.
• System Level Thinking – Consider how all the parts interact with each other, look for unresolved issues, and chase them down.
• Test Design and Execution – Determine what we need to know and how best to learn it, then execute the plan. Familiarity with thermocouples, current clamps, and electro-mechanical systems required.
• Thermal Fundamentals – Strong grasp of heat transfer principles. These products are thermally driven, and this understanding is critical to identifying feasible paths forward quickly.
• Data Analysis – Digest and compile data to understand how a system is working and determine next steps.
• Reporting – Generate clear written and verbal reports on progress.
• Independence – Comfortable operating with minimal daily oversight and navigating ambiguity without a fully defined spec.

EXPERIENCE FOR IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• Construction & Building of metal products
• Familiar with Heat Transfer
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written