MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER, AUSTIN, TX (REMOTE)
Contract: Longterm
Job Description:·
The worker will lead the Cathode Mechanical Design team in developing and deploying powder handling processes and equipment for high-purity battery materials. Oversee projects from concept to commissioning and handover to Operations.
What You’ll Do
Interface with equipment and component suppliers through concept development, system design, detailed design, procurement, installation, and acceptance testing
Create complete, organized, detailed scope of work packages, leading projects from concept through detailed design, fabrication, installation, and commissioning
Supervise installation and construction of piping and process equipment in accordance with design documents, specifications, and applicable codes
Thoroughly learn and understand existing processes and equipment to address ongoing technical challenges and identify step-change improvement opportunities, including blank-slate concepts
Design, develop, and implement equipment modifications, improvements, and next generation tools from proof of concept through to full scale production
Support operations teams with achieving productivity and material quality targets on pilot and commercial scale systems
Lead mechanical troubleshooting activities for equipment and system commissioning in the field
What You’ll Bring
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in Mechanical Engineering and 3+ years of industrial design experience or equivalent experience
Proven strong understanding of engineering fundamentals and ability to apply them to equipment design and process development for high volume manufacturing
Knowledge of applicable fixed and rotating equipment engineering codes and standards and their application (ASME, API, ANSI, PIP)
Experience using 3D CAD design software (SolidWorks or Autodesk Inventor preferred), with ability to perform basic FEA for design validation
Proven hands-on experience with prototyping and custom fabrication using CNC, lathe, mill, 3D printing, waterjet, etc.
Experience reading fabrication drawings, equipment drawings, piping isometrics, and P&IDs
Experience flying and reviewing models in Navisworks