ALSO
Staff Mechanical Engineer, Structures
Palo Alto · Staff+
Sponsorship not specified$10k-$50kDetected 147 days ago
MATLABCATIAANSYSGD&TTolerance Analysis
About the role
- 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 and 3D modeling of mechanical components and assemblies including high pressure die casting, gravity casting, injection molded plastics, sheet metal, fasteners, etc.
- Create drawing packages and manufacturing instructions for parts and assemblies.
- Execute a design verification process and report (DVP&R) to validate requirements.
- Linear static stress analyses for complete drive unit systems
- Develop and maintain program-specific design failure mode and effects analyses (DFMEAs).
- Collaborate with other mechanical, electrical, control, manufacturing, and test engineers to take designs from a clean sheet through prototypes and into mass production.
- Assist hands-on in engineering prototype builds and component fabrication.
- 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 an exceptional mechanical engineer that will be responsible for drivetrain structure design engineering.
- Together we're working hands-on to imagine, design and build an entirely new solution to a global set of transportation challenges.
Requirements
- Experience with high volume manufacturing processes such as injection molding, stamping, etc.
- Proficiency in hands-on mechanical integration, assembly, troubleshooting and documentation of mechanical and electromechanical systems.
- Proficiency with CAE analysis software package like Ansys, Abaqus, Hyperwork, or similar
- Proficiency with understanding boundary conditions and their application on various drive unit components to capture realistic interactions.
- Experience with Matlab and/or Python.
- Proficiency with understanding loads and their applications on various drive unit components
Nice to have
- Proficiency in 3D/2D modeling tools (Catia V5/V6 preferred but not required)
Compensation
- The salary for this position ranges from $200,000 - $240,000 per year, depending on experience 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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