Senior Mechanical Test Engineer, Battery & BMS Systems

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

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.