ALSO. · 22 hours ago
Staff Structure Design Engineer
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$180K/yr - $200K/yrALSO is an electric mobility company focused on creating innovative small EVs to address global mobility challenges. The role involves designing and modeling mechanical components for drivetrain structures, collaborating with various engineering teams, and ensuring the validation of designs through rigorous testing and analysis.
AutomotiveElectric VehicleManufacturingTransportation
Responsibilities
Design and 3D modeling of mechanical components and assemblies including high pressure die casting, gravity casting, injection molded plastics, sheet metal, fasteners, etc
Create drawing packages and manufacturing instructions for parts and assemblies
Execute a design verification process and report (DVP&R) to validate requirements
Topology optimization, blending strength and NVH objectives to help identify necessary ribbing structure within the available package space to meet structural and NVH constraints
Sealing analysis with expertise in component hyper-elastic analysis
NVH analysis (modal, frequency response, mount mobility)
Linear static stress analyses for complete drive unit systems
Develop and maintain program-specific design failure mode and effects analyses (DFMEAs)
Coordinate validation efforts between Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers
Collaborate with other mechanical, electrical, control, manufacturing, and test engineers to take designs from a clean sheet through prototypes and into mass production
Assist hands-on in engineering prototype builds and component fabrication
Qualification
Required
Experience with high volume manufacturing processes such as injection molding, stamping, etc
Proficiency in 3D/2D modeling tools (Catia V5/V6 preferred but not required)
Proficiency in hands-on mechanical integration, assembly, troubleshooting and documentation of mechanical and electromechanical systems
Proficiency with CAE analysis software package like Ansys, Abaqus, Hyperwork, or similar
Proficiency with understanding boundary conditions and their application on various drive unit components to capture realistic interactions
Experience with Matlab and/or Python
Knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) and tolerance stack-up analyses
Proficiency with understanding loads and their applications on various drive unit components
Strong fundamental knowledge of material properties, heat treatment
Strong fundamental knowledge of statics, dynamics, and mechanics of materials
Benefits
Robust health coverage. Excellent health, dental and vision insurance covered up to 100% by ALSO with FSA & HSA options.
One Medical membership and dedicated insurance advocates.
Rich fertility and family building benefits with Progyny.
Flexible time off.
401(k) match.
Company
ALSO.
We’re ALSO, an electric mobility company originally conceived as a part of Rivian.
Founded in 2025
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (21)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$305MKey Investors
GreenoaksEclipse Ventures
2025-07-08Series Unknown· $200M
2025-03-26Series Unknown· $105M
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