Rondo Energy · 2 months ago
Staff Mechanical Design Engineer
Alameda, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$180K/yr - $225K/yr
10+ years expRondo Energy is transforming industrial decarbonization with innovative Rondo Heat Battery technology. They are seeking a highly skilled Staff Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the design and development of high-temperature energy storage systems, focusing on mechanical and electrical interfaces critical to thermal systems.
EnergyEnergy EfficiencyRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Lead the mechanical design of components, assemblies, and systems that are cycled and maintained at high temperatures up to 1500 °C
Design and validate ceramic, refractory, and insulation parts and assemblies
Design heating elements and high-temperature electrical joints for reliability, manufacturability, constructability, and compliance
Execute 1D heat and mass flow analyses to identify design-driving factors and perform CFD (Ansys Fluent, StarCCM etc) for detailed analysis
Conduct FEA to analyze and confirm expected mechanical performance
Contribute to and lead FMEA activities
Apply advanced GD&T principles, linking critical features to tolerance stack-ups and functional performance
Perform tolerance analysis, including thermal expansion effects
Develop component test methodologies and design of experiments (DOE)
Utilize CAD and PLM software (SolidWorks preferred) for design, documentation and configuration control
Formulate robust subsystem requirements
Prepare documentation as needed for outside suppliers and stakeholders
Collaborate with manufacturing and supply chain teams to improve yields, establish process controls, and resolve root cause of failures
Support rapid prototyping efforts across ceramics, refractories, metals, and plastics
Lead and participate in design reviews, schedule estimation, and progress reporting to cross-functional teams
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
10+ years of engineering experience from multiple industries and technologies, energy industry a plus
Proven experience taking designs from concept through to production at volume
Demonstrated design experience with high-temperature materials, thermal-mechanical systems, and high voltage systems
Knowledge of electrical and mechanical compliance standards such as creepage and clearance, arc flash protection, and ingress protection
Familiarity with refractory manufacturing processes and high-temperature wire fabrication
Proficiency in FEA, 1D thermal analysis, and CFD
Expertise in GD&T, tolerance stack-ups, and mechanical design fundamentals
Strong communication and collaboration skills; able to work cross-functionally and empower others
Commitment to schedule adherence, quality documentation, and engineering rigor
Track record of successful cost reduction initiatives and designs
Authenticity and care in mentoring more junior engineers
Excellent leadership and communication skills
Preferred
Experience performing 2D and 3D tolerance stack-ups
Experience in a construction environment
Benefits
Rondo's excellent benefits
Additional compensation in the form of equity
Company
Rondo Energy
Rondo Heat Battery powers industrial processes with renewable electricity, cutting energy costs and eliminating emissions.
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$162.1MKey Investors
Breakthrough Energy VenturesEuropean Investment BankH&M Group Ventures
2024-06-26Grant
2024-06-26Debt Financing· $80.1M
2024-06-19Series Unknown
Leadership Team
John O'Donnell
CEO
Pete Von Behrens
Chief Technology Officer
Recent News
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2025-11-19
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