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Tau Motors · 1 day ago

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Redwood City, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$120K/yr - $210K/yr

5+ years exp

Tau Motors is a venture-backed advanced technology company based in the Bay Area, focused on designing and developing next-generation products for electrification. They are seeking several Senior Mechanical Design Engineers to advance their technology roadmap and help commercialize innovative products, involving tasks from design to prototyping and testing.

AutomotiveElectric VehicleManufacturing

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Design and build hardware systems for use in automotive and energy storage applications

Develop and optimize designs in 3D CAD software with associated CAE tools

Validate manufacturing, assembly, and service feasibility

Create designs interactively with the multidisciplinary team to incorporate technical and product engineering inputs into the design

Complete and release component designs and documentation, including 2D drawings

Integrate mechanical designs with high-voltage electrical systems in a multidisciplinary environment

Develop the design for failure modes and effects analysis (DFMEA) and Design Verification Plan (DVP)

Optimize mechanical designs for size, weight, durability, performance, manufacturability, and cost

Work with cross-functional teams to build and test designs

Participate in the sourcing process and manage engineering relationships with suppliers

Deliver to defined schedules

Qualification

3D CAD proficiencyAutomotive powertrain experienceElectromechanical systemsGD&T understandingComponent design experienceManufacturing processes knowledgeProactive mindsetBachelor's in mechanical engineeringInterpersonal communicationSelf-starterThrive in fast-paced environment

Required

5 years of relevant industry experience

Automotive powertrain experience - especially transmission and EV powertrain systems

Capacity to work independently, including start-to-finish ownership of hardware – from specification to design, prototype, reliability validation, and high-volume manufacturing

Strong 3D CAD skills, with proficiency in at least one professional 3D CAD package

Demonstrated understanding of GD&T

Experience with component design, analysis, and validation

Knowledge of manufacturing processes such as injection molding, sheet metal stamping, die casting, etc

Great technical and interpersonal communication

Evidence of being a self-starter and bringing projects to completion

Proactive mindset, strong work ethic, and curious nature

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment

Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering or equivalent

Preferred

Hands-on mechanical fabrication, prototyping, and test experience

Master or Ph.D. degree in mechanical engineering or a relevant field

Automotive experience or the equivalent in experience and evidence of exceptional ability

Knowledge of environmental, reliability and safety requirements for Automotive, Industrial & Residential applications

Previous direct involvement in product launch or manufacturing support for mass production

Experience with electronic control systems

Benefits

Annual performance bonus

Equity

Other incentive compensation plans

Stock options

Flexible time off and paid holidays.

Excellent medical, dental, vision, and life insurance for full time team members.

Comprehensive benefits including 401(k), HSA and FSA benefits, commuter benefits, ancillary benefits including OneMedical membership, a variety of telehealth services, and more.

Company

Tau Motors

Tau Motors specializes in developing advanced technology for electric systems.

Founded in 2017

Redwood City, California, USA

51-200 employees

https://taumotors.com/

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