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Panthalassa · 2 days ago

Lead Mechanical Engineer, Hull

Portland, OR

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

$235K/yr - $285K/yr

10+ years exp

Panthalassa is a renewable energy and ocean technology company focused on developing sustainable technologies to harness ocean energy. The Lead Mechanical Engineer, Hull will provide technical leadership for the design and development of the Node, a device designed to produce energy in harsh ocean conditions, while managing a team and ensuring the structural integrity of the hull.

EnergyRenewable Energy

Responsibilities

Accountable for the Node Hull structural design and integrity

Accountable for the team that defines the Node primary and secondary structures

Lead and participate in design reviews with the internal team and interface with external fabricators and vendors

Mentor and guide other engineers and designers, fostering a culture of technical excellence

Oversee project documentation and create detailed engineering releases using drawings and GD&T as appropriate

Partner closely with our Manufacturing and Operations team to produce new Node designs and design increments that achieve targets for cost and performance

Develop and maintain expert level use of CAD software personally and within the team for engineering definition and release

Qualification

Mechanical engineering degree3D CAD modelingStructural design experienceTeam leadershipWelded steel structuresStructural FEANX/Teamcenter proficiencyProgramming language (Python)Communication skillsInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsPresentation skills

Required

A degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, naval architecture, marine engineering, or another related engineering discipline

Extensive experience designing components, structures, and assemblies from a variety of materials

10+ years of 3D CAD modeling experience

5+ years experience with large scale, safety critical welded steel structures

Strong fundamental skills with hand calculations and experience with structural FEA

Demonstrated experience building teams, leading, and mentoring other engineers

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to provide guidance to and receive it from engineers, designers, technicians, and suppliers

A work history that includes at least five design, build, test, deploy/release/produce cycles for complex systems/vehicles

Preferred

An advanced degree in a relevant engineering field or 5 years of additional experience

5+ years in a similar role

Proficiency with NX/Teamcenter

Understanding of engineering fundamentals relevant to marine systems (welded structures, mechanical assemblies, hydraulics/pneumatics, industrial automation & data acquisition, etc.)

Experience with a programming language like Python, Julia, or Mathematica

Knowledge of engineering standards such as ASME Y14.5

The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Strong interpersonal, organizational, and presentation skills