Mechanical Test Engineer - Battery/BMS

Global Connect Technologies; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Connect Technologies in Berkeley seeks a Mechanical Engineer for Test Infrastructure to design high-fidelity test beds and robust mechanical architectures for battery tech development. You will collaborate across disciplines to derisk testing and ensure scalable, reliable hardware.

The role requires a BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering with 5+ years in mechanical design or test equipment, proficiency in SolidWorks or NX, and a strong focus on safety and production-quality tooling.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in mechanical design and/or test equipment development.
• Proficiency with mCAD tools (SolidWorks, NX, etc.).
• Experience in Manufacturing Engineering, delivering production-quality tools.
• Strong understanding of safety and compliance in high-power systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical design of complex test beds from concept to fabrication.
• Develop test infrastructure including HVAC and thermal management systems.
• Integrate sensors, actuators, and DAQ hardware into mechanical designs.
• Collaborate with Electrical, Controls, and Chemical Engineers.
• Derisk and validate through translating high-level testing requirements into functional hardware.

Skills

Mechanical design

Test equipment development

Cross-functional collaboration

Safety and compliance

Problem-solving

Education

BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering

MS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

NX

Job description

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer, Test Infrastructure

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Description

We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer dedicated to the design and implementation of high-fidelity test beds. In this role, you won't just be building hardware; you’ll be building the "truth machines" that derisk our iron-air battery technology. You will focus on the mechanical architecture of aux-level and pack-level test stands, ensuring our product development lifecycle is backed by robust, scalable, and representati

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a.This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the scaling of our battery technology and be part of the growth of a fast-moving company with breakthrough technology and an incredible missi

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igns. What You’ll

• Bring: BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering or related field.5+ years of experience in mechanical design and/or test equipment development (battery or energysystems experience is a plus).Proficiency with mCAD tools (SolidWorks, NX, etc.)Experience working in a Manufacturing Engineering environment, delivering on production-qualitytools and d
• esigns.Strong understanding of safety and compliance considerations in high-power and/or c
• nments.Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to balance speed, rigor, and safety.Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work cross-functional