Senior Mechanical Engineer

Gridware; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Gridware, a leading technology company in San Francisco, is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design and develop innovative solutions for electrical grid management. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical engineering and experience with CAD software. This role offers competitive compensation and a range of benefits, including health coverage and paid parental leave.

Benefits

Health, Dental & Vision coverage

Paid parental leave

Alternating day off

"Off the Grid" paid break

Commuter allowance

Company-paid training

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in mechanical engineering.
• Proficiency in CAD and simulation tools.
• Experience designing for mass manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical components and systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Conduct simulations and testing to validate designs.

Skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

SolidWorks

Simulation tools

Job description

This range is provided by Gridware. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$130,000.00/yr - $150,000.00/yr

About Gridware

Gridware is a San Francisco-based technology company dedicated to protecting and enhancing the electrical grid. We pioneered a groundbreaking new class of grid management called active grid response (AGR), focused on monitoring the electrical, physical, and environmental aspects of the grid that affect reliability and safety. Gridware’s advanced Active Grid Response platform uses high-precision sensors to detect potential issues early, enabling proactive maintenance and fault mitigation. This comprehensive approach helps improve safety, reduce outages, and ensure the grid operates efficiently. The company is backed by climate-tech and Silicon Valley investors. For more information, please visit www.Gridware.io .

Team Overview

The Hardware Engineering team is responsible for designing and testing all of our devices, from mechanicals and electronics to the firmware and protocols they run. Our devices save lives, but doing this means supporting a diverse set of continuously-sampling sensors and we need tens of thousands of units to run super-reliably for 10 years in extremely challenging environments, ranging from snowy mountain tops to forests and deserts.

About Gridware

Gridware is a San Francisco-based technology company dedicated to protecting and enhancing the electrical grid. We pioneered a groundbreaking new class of grid management called active grid response (AGR), focused on monitoring the electrical, physical, and environmental aspects of the grid that affect reliability and safety. Gridware’s advanced Active Grid Response platform uses high-precision sensors to detect potential issues early, enabling proactive maintenance and fault mitigation. This comprehensive approach helps improve safety, reduce outages, and ensure the grid operates efficiently. The company is backed by climate-tech and Silicon Valley investors. For more information, please visit www.Gridware.io .

Team Overview

The Hardware Engineering team is responsible for designing and testing all of our devices, from mechanicals and electronics to the firmware and protocols they run. Our devices save lives, but doing this means supporting a diverse set of continuously-sampling sensors and we need tens of thousands of units to run super-reliably for 10 years in extremely challenging environments, ranging from snowy mountain tops to forests and deserts.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical components and systems, ensuring they meet performance, reliability, and safety standards.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including electrical and software engineering, to integrate designs into complete systems.
• Conduct simulations, prototyping, and testing to validate designs.
• Oversee manufacturing processes and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the product design and development

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, preferably in a startup or technology-driven environment.
• Proficiency in CAD software (ideally SolidWorks) and simulation tools (e.g., FEA, CFD).
• Strongexperience in designing for mass manufacturing of plastic and sheet metal components
• Strong knowledge of GD&T principles, mechanical QA and tolerance stackup analysis
• Experience designing for outdoor environments, dealing with waterproofing, wide temperature ranges, high humidities, freeze-thaw and similar challenges.
• Strong knowledge of materials science, manufacturing processes, and DFM/DFA principles.
• Experience with hands on prototyping, testing, and validation of mechanical designs.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Familiarity with industry standards and compliance requirements.

Bonus Skills

• Familiarity with IoT systems or integrating mechanical designs with embedded hardware.
• Understanding of environmental testing (e.g., vibration, shock, temperature cycling).
• Background in sustainability-focused design or materials selection.
• Experience defining/challenging product requirements
• Thermal modeling experience
• Experience with opto-mechanical components and assemblies

This describes the ideal candidate; many of us have picked up this expertise along the way. Even if you meet only part of this list, we encourage you to apply!

Benefits

Health, Dental & Vision (Gold and Platinum with some providers plans fully covered)

Paid parental leave

Alternating day off (every other Monday)

“Off the Grid”, a two week per year paid break for all employees.

Commuter allowance

Company-paid training

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Software Development

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