Fourth Power · 5 months ago
Senior Mechanical Engineer-Tin Pump
Fourth Power is developing innovative energy storage technology to enhance renewable energy grid operations. They are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the mechanical design and manufacturing launch of their proprietary tin pump and valves.
BatteryEnergyRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Own design and 3D modeling of the Tin Pump from initial concept to production
Develop fluid, mechanical, and thermal modeling of the Tin Pump
Develop and execute design validation test plans
Create drawing packages and manufacturing instructions for components and assemblies
Lead prototype assembly
Support Supply Chain in make vs buy analysis, supplier sourcing, and supplier management, as required
Define and drive the technical and cost down roadmap for the tin pump
Partner with other system leaders to ensure design alignment
Implement design engineering processes to improve Fourth Power’s engineering execution
Qualification
Required
5 years of mechanical design experience of fluid pumps, pump components, and/or other novel rotating machinery
Demonstrated experience with high-temperature fluid systems in excess of 400 degC
Demonstrated proficiency in solving challenging mechanical and thermal problems
Experience designing, building, and shipping mechanical assemblies into high volume manufacturing
Deep expertise with typical mechanical engineering fundamentals (heat transfer, fluids, statics, dynamics, structural design)
Proficient in SolidWorks Mechanical and mechanical analysis package (e.g. ANSYS). Familiarity with BOM management and a typical PLM system
Proficient with using a high-level scripting language (Matlab and/or Python preferred) to model and iterate on mechanical systems
Experience working within a phase-gate hardware development process with a high degree of parallelization
BS degree in Engineering or equivalent experience required. Preferably in mechanical or chemical engineering
Benefits
Equitable compensation
Stock options
Competitive benefits package
Company
Fourth Power
Fourth Power is an energy storage startup that uses thermal batteries.
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