ALSO
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Palo Alto · Senior
Sponsorship not specified$10k-$50kDetected 98 days ago
CATIAANSYSGD&TMechanical DesignTolerance AnalysisActuators
About the role
- This role will be based out of Palo Alto, CA.
- We're passionate about helping the world find a better way to get there-wherever it is you're headed.
- We're located in the heart of Silicon Valley and have brought together a world-class team from some of the biggest brands in the technology, automotive, cycling, outdoor recreation and retail spaces.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and test components in drivetrain and actuators for light electric vehicle platforms
- Create detailed drawing packages and manufacturing instructions for mechanical parts and assemblies
- Perform 3D modeling of components and assemblies, including die castings, injection-molded plastics, sheet metal, and fasteners
- Collaborate with electrical engineers to integrate PCBAs, wire harnesses, and electronic systems into mechanical designs
- Develop and execute design verification plans and reports (DVP&R)
- Lead and maintain design failure mode and effects analyses (DFMEAs)
- Prototype and iterate designs using hands-on fabrication and lab testing to validate functionality
- Design experience within drivetrain components including gears, bearings, castings, electric motors, thermal systems, and low voltage interconnects
- We're a passionate team of builders, dreamers, doers and innovators, focused on creating entirely new (not to mention, innovative and delightful) vertically integrated, small EVs designed to meet the global mobility challenges of today and tomorrow.
- ALSO is looking for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to support the Drivetrain and Actuators Team developing structures, motors, geartrains and integrating these to our next generation vehicles
Nice to have
- Proficient in 3D/2D CAD (Catia V5/V6 preferred) and skilled in CAE tools (Ansys, Abaqus, HyperWorks, or similar)
Compensation
- The salary for this position ranges from $180,000 - $210,000 depending on experience, location, and qualifications.
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
Company info
- We're ALSO, an electric mobility company originally conceived as a part of Rivian.
- Our mission is to inspire everyone to ride ALSO-replacing many local car, truck and SUV miles with ones on vehicles that are more affordable, more enjoyable and 10-50x more efficient.
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