Senior Mechanical Engineer - CA

Upwing Energy; California; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Upwing Energy seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to design, build, test and validate Subsurface Compressor System technology. You will lead hands-on mechanical design, perform calculations, and ensure timely release of drawings while coordinating with cross-functional teams.

The role requires 8+ years in engineering, SolidWorks proficiency, and strong GD&T knowledge for high-speed rotating machinery, with a focus on bearings, seals, and packaging.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• 8+ years of engineering experience in product design and validation.
• 3+ years SolidWorks modeling experience.
• Strong knowledge of GD&T (ASME Y14.5).
• Experience with turbomachinery components such as bearings and seals is desired.
• Understanding of Electro-Mechanical design and component packaging.
• Proven capability towards maintaining technical ownership of the design.
• Proficient using hand calculations and FEA to validate design decisions.

Responsibilities

• Generate 3D & 2D design solutions for Subsurface Compressor System technology and related components.
• Validate designs through bench-level testing and calculations.
• Participate as an approver in the Change Review Board process for design changes.
• Evaluate and disposition supplier Non-Conformances.
• Assist with first article builds through assembly and test.
• Create and maintain documentation (drawings, layouts, reports, test plans, specs, P&IDs).
• Apply GD&T and best manufacturing methods to design.
• Review drawings for completeness and accuracy.
• Manage assembly BOM in PDM and ERP systems.
• Support cross-functional project activities as needed.

Skills

SolidWorks

GD&T (ASME Y14.5)

Rotating machinery experience

FEA

Closed-form calculations

Hardware design ownership

Project management

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PDM/ERP systems

Job description

The Senior Mechanical Engineer will be a member of our engineering team, supporting the design, build, test, and validation of our Subsurface Compressor Systems™ (SCS). This position will require leadership and support of a broad range of product development and validation activities at the component, subsystem, and system levels. This position requires a hands-on approach to problem solving as well as the use of closed form calculations for component design in high-speed rotating machinery applications.

• Generates 3D & 2D design solutions for Subsurface Compressor System technology and related components, including new designs and modification of existing designs
• Design validation through bench-level testing and calculations
• The Senior Mechanical Engineer will be an integral part of the Change Review Board Process as an approver of changes, design details, and dispositioning of hardware.
• Evaluation and Dispositioning of supplier Non-Conformances
• Component and assembly troubleshooting by using production and test hardware.
• Assist with first article builds of new designs by being a part of the assembly and test process.
• Generates supporting documentation (e.g., drawings, engineering changes, layouts, engineering reports, test plans, specifications, P&IDs etc.)
• Applies best manufacturing methods to the design including GD&T
• Performing Peer drawing checks is a critical part of this position.
• Conceptualizes new designs based on existing proven designs and innovations
• Performs technical calculations in the areas of mechanical design and packaging of high-speed rotating machinery
• Ensures timely and correct technical release of drawings to meet project schedules
• Assists other project team members in cross-functional activities when necessary
• Reviews drawings for completeness and accuracy
• Applies critical thinking to all steps
• Stack-Up analyses of assemblies
• Manages assembly Bill of Materials and ensures its accuracy in PDM and ERP systems.

Skills, Experience, Education, and Abilities:

• BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering is required
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in an Engineering Role
• 3+ years of experience with Solidworks 3D modeling software
• Strong knowledge of ASME Y14.5 geometric dimensioning and tolerancing including GD&T
• Experience with designing Turbomachinery components such as bearings and seals is desired.
• Understanding of Electro-Mechanical design and component packaging
• Proven capability towards maintaining technical ownership of the design
• Proficient using hand calculations and FEA to validate design decisions.
• Proficient using and creating closed-form calculations for hardware design
• Experience in rotating machinery is desired
• Experience with high-speed turbo machinery and/or permanent magnet motors is desired
• Project management, coordination, and supervision skills is desired.

Intangibles Sought:

• Must be self-motivated and an independent worker
• Able to meet aggressive schedules
• Demonstrated ability to organize and manage multiple priorities
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrates good interpersonal skills
• Work well with team members
• Enjoys hands-on work, taking units apart and rebuilding

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

This position will be mostly in an office atmosphere; however, the Senior Mechanical Engineer will be expected to support the build and test of products in the production area. Personal protective equipment should be worn in designated shop floor areas.

Other:

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned, by their supervisor. Management reserves the right to change, rescind, add or delete the duties and responsibilities of positions within this job classification at any time.

Upwing Energy is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation and benefits and also states that retaliation against any employee who files a complaint regarding possible violations of this policy will not be tolerated.