Senior Mechanical Engineer - Energy Storage & Grid Systems

Torus Inc.; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

401(k) Retirement Savings

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Health Benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Torus is seeking a Senior or Principal Mechanical Engineer to own hardware development across concept, prototyping, testing, and production for our mesh energy infrastructure. You will shape design decisions from first sketch to high-volume manufacturing, balancing cost, reliability, and manufacturability.

You will lead cross-functional teams, apply DFM principles, and ensure safety and standards compliance while delivering robust, scalable energy storage solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years hands-on experience in mechanical design, analysis, testing, and manufacturing across full product lifecycle.
• Proficient in SolidWorks CAD with detailed drawings and documentation practices.
• Strong analytical foundation with first-principles calculations and FEA.
• Experience in prototyping, testing, and design validation.
• Ability to take ownership of complex challenges and system-level designs.
• Broad technical expertise across mechanical domains with emphasis on robust hardware.

Responsibilities

• Own hardware development and technical leadership through all stages: conceptualization, prototyping, testing, and production.
• Solve complex technical problems to meet product specifications while balancing cost and quality.
• Build, test, and analyze hardware systems using sensors and electromechanical components.
• Rapidly iterate designs and analyses to guide product direction.
• Apply Design for Manufacturing principles to reduce part count and improve reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners to drive decisions and execution.
• Ensure designs comply with codes, standards, and safety requirements.

Skills

SolidWorks

FEA

Prototype testing

System-level design

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks CAD

DOE

SPC

Job description

Torus is seeking a Senior or Principal Mechanical Engineer to own hardware development across concept, prototyping, testing, and production for our mesh energy infrastructure. You will shape design decisions from first sketch to high-volume manufacturing, balancing cost, reliability, and manufacturability.

You will lead cross-functional teams, apply DFM principles, and ensure safety and standards compliance while delivering robust, scalable energy storage solutions.