Staff Mechanical Design Engineer- Launch
AmperesandReno, NV
Full Time
Posted December 22, 2025
$140k - $170k
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- Freshness
- Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed October 5, 2026
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- Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Solar Energy
- Pay provenance
- Employer-provided pay
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled Staff Mechanical Design Engineer - Launch to join our team in Reno, NV and contribute to the development of power electronics products.
Key Responsibilities
- Model and design complex electro-mechanical parts, including plastics, sheet metal, insulators, magnetic components, and high-voltage connectors, creating detailed 3D and 2D designs using CAD software.
- Perform mechanical design analysis, including structural FEA, thermal CFD, vibration, and fatigue assessments.
- Lead prototype development, fabrication, assembly, and mechanical testing of new designs.
- Serve as the primary design point of contact for cross-functional teams, guiding their work and connecting the dots between many inputs to develop a clear plan of attack on problems.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with electrical, thermal, firmware and controls, manufacturing, test, quality, reliability, and industrial design teams.
- Support root-cause analysis of design issues in pilot or production builds and lead iterative improvements.
- Mentor Staff and Senior mechanical engineers and lead design-review governance.
- Represent mechanical engineering in executive and leadership technical reviews.
- Guide selection for structural, thermal, and electrical compatibility in high-voltage environments.
- Solve packaging challenges involving electrical isolation, sealing, thermal dissipation, EMI/EMC shielding, and mechanical shock/vibration.
- Create engineering documentation, tolerance stacks, BOMs, and release packages through PLM systems.
- Work closely with suppliers to optimize DFM, DFA, and tooling strategies for high-volume production.
- Develop assembly procedures and manufacturing instructions to support scalable production.
- Participate in mechanical FMEA and DVP&R activities across product lifecycle stages.
- Work with quality and reliability teams to meet performance, lifecycle, and safety targets.
- Set mechanical design standards and DFM/DFA guidelines used across the engineering organization.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
- 7+ years of experience in mechanical design for power electronics, automotive, industrial, or energy products.
- Expertise in CAD modeling using 3D EXPERIENCE (CATIA V6/V5), SolidWorks, NX, or Creo.
- Deep understanding of mechanical fundamentals—statics, dynamics, heat transfer, and materials.
- Ability to understand the root of a problem based on first-principles understanding – not just what people are telling you their opinion of the problem is.
- Proficiency in GD&T, tolerance analysis, and DFM/DFA principles.
- Experience designing enclosures for IP-rated or outdoor-rated power equipment.
- Experience with high-volume manufacturing processes such as injection molding, die casting, extrusion, and sheet metal forming.
- Working knowledge of materials: metals (aluminum, steel), plastics, ceramics, gaskets, potting compounds.
- Hands-on experience taking designs from prototype through production deployment.
- Familiarity with PLM systems (3D EXPERIENCE, Windchill, etc.) and engineering change workflows.
- Comfortable with root-cause analysis, failure mode resolution, and mechanical reliability testing.
- Strong communication skills and ability to lead cross-functional design reviews and technical deep-dives.
- Demonstrated technical leadership without direct reports (e.g., technical lead, design authority, or equivalent role).
- Experience directing the work of junior engineers on large efforts.
- Prior experience collaborating with suppliers on tooling development, DFM feedback, and tolerance negotiations.
- Familiarity with PCBAs, connectors, and mechanical integration of high-density electronic assemblies.
- Experience with design and test documentation for regulatory standards (UL, IEC, NEC preferred).
- Passion for product innovation, sustainability, and enabling electrification through engineering excellence.
- Willingness and ability to travel up to 10% including internationally
- Strong background in structural, thermal, and vibration analysis using tools like Ansys Mechanical, Fluent, and Maxwell.
- Familiarity with electronics packaging and PCB interface considerations.
- Experience with medium- to high-voltage systems and insulation coordination (creepage, clearance, potting, sealing).
- Experience working in Agile development environments, including task management and sprint planning using Scrum methodologies and tools like Jira.
- Track record of patents or first-of-kind mechanical designs shipped at volume.
- Reno Pay Range
- $140,000
- —
- $170,000 USD
Benefits & Perks
- Compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law.
- The benefits outlined below apply exclusively to employees located in the United States.
- Competitive Salary + Incentive Stock Options
- Medical, vision, and dental benefits for employees and their dependents, effective from the start of hire
- Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
- 401k retirement savings plan through Empower
- Employees receive paid time off (PTO), paid sick days, and paid company holidays
- Commuter Benefits
- 100% paid maternal leave (12 weeks) and paternal leave (6 weeks)
- Singapore-based employees receive benefits in accordance with local government provisions.
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