Rondo Energy
Mechanical Design Engineer
Alameda, California · Mid
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About the role
- Rondo is deploying low-cost, zero-carbon Rondo Heat Batteries to accelerate the deployment of renewable energy and to significantly decarbonize industrial processes that are commonly thought of as "difficult-to-decarbonize".
- With over $160 million in funding and partnerships across critical industrial sectors, Rondo is scaling rapidly to meet global demand.
- Rondo Energy is an equal opportunity employer.
Responsibilities
- Design components, assemblies, and systems - including ceramic, refractory, steel, and insulation parts - that are cycled and maintained at high temperatures up to 1500°C
- Drive rapid prototyping and fast build-test-learn iteration cycles to quickly validate designs and accelerate maturity
- Lead and participate in design reviews, schedule estimation, and progress reporting to cross-functional teams
- 3-5 years of mechanical design engineering experience, taking designs from concept through production
- This role involves leading the design and development of ceramic, refractory, steel, and insulation assemblies, as well as the mechanical integration of instrumentation and cable routing into the system.
- Hands-on instrumentation, cable/harness design experience
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
Nice to have
- Proficiency in FEA and 1D thermal analysis
- CFD experience a plus
- Design experience with high-temperature materials and thermal-mechanical systems strongly preferred
Compensation
- The estimated annual salary range for this role in the San Francisco Bay Area is $140,000 - $160,000 and it would be eligible for Rondo's excellent benefits, plus additional compensation in the form of equity.
Company info
- About Rondo Energy We are transforming industrial decarbonization with our innovative Rondo Heat Battery technology.
- Our heat batteries charge from intermittent renewables to provide high temperature, continuous heat for customers safely, reliably, at an unprecedented 98% efficiency - and at a cost point that is lower than any other method.
- By enabling industries to adopt renewable energy without costly factory changes, we are accelerating the transition to a sustainable future.
- We are looking for a highly skilled Mechanical Design Engineer to join our team.
Visa & Work Authorization
- We seek applicants of all backgrounds and identities, across race, color, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital sta
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