Mechanical Design Engineer
Design mechanical components for residential and commercial energy products at a next-generation power company.
Posted by employer 19 hours ago
First seen on Joblaze 6 hours ago
Last verified on the company career page 6 hours ago
Skills & Technologies
What you'll build
- Design mechanical components and assemblies
- Create detailed 3D models and prototypes
- Perform thermal, stress, and structural analysis
- Select materials for performance and manufacturability
- Create test plans and analyze results
Must have
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or related field
- 3+ years in mechanical design for consumer or industrial hardware
- Proficiency in CAD (3D and 2D)
- Hands-on experience with prototyping and testing
- Working knowledge of materials science
- Understanding of DFM
Nice to have
- Experience designing enclosures for battery systems
- Experience with statistical tolerance analysis
- Familiarity with safety standards for energy storage
Requirements
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
Not disclosed in this posting: compensation, visa sponsorship.
Joblaze summary
The Mechanical Design Engineer at Base Power Company is responsible for the design and development of mechanical components for energy products, focusing on battery energy storage systems. Key skills include proficiency in CAD software, particularly CATIA 3DX, and experience with engineering analysis and material selection. This role is suited for individuals with over three years of experience in mechanical design for critical performance applications, such as consumer electronics or industrial hardware. As a startup, Base emphasizes adaptability and collaboration, requiring team members to embrace evolving priorities.
Joblaze insights
- Listed today — first seen on Joblaze October 3, 2026. Last confirmed on Base Power Company's careers page October 3, 2026.
- CNC machining appears in 0.2% of 3054 comparable mid other roles in United States; 3D printing appears in 0.1% of 3054 comparable mid other roles in United States.
Quick facts
- Is the Mechanical Design Engineer role remote?
- No — this is an on-site role in Austin, TX, United States.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 3 years of relevant experience for this Mechanical Design Engineer role.
- Where is the role based?
- Base Power Company is hiring for this position in Austin, TX, United States.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: 3D printing, CATIA 3DX, CNC machining.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Base Power Company targets mid-level candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Mechanical Design Engineer role at Base Power Company.
From the original posting
About the Role
We are seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to design residential and commercial energy products. This person owns mechanical components and assemblies from concept through production - designing reliable, high-performance, manufacturable hardware for battery energy storage systems and related consumer/industrial products.
What You’ll Do
Mechanical Design & Development: Own the design, development, and optimization of mechanical components and assemblies for residential battery systems and related hardware.
CAD & Prototyping: Create detailed 3D models and prototypes using CATIA 3DX. Produce manufacturing drawings with proper GD&T and tolerance stacks.
Engineering Analysis: Perform thermal, stress, and structural analysis - hand calcs and simulation - to validate performance, safety, and reliability.
Material Selection & Manufacturing: Select materials based on performance, cost, and manufacturability. Work with suppliers and manufacturers to hold quality and production standards.
Cross-Domain Integration: Work with electrical engineers to integrate mechanical design with batteries, wiring, and enclosures for reliable, safe performance.
Design for Manufacturability: Apply DFM to make designs cost-effective and easy to build at volume - accounting for tooling, processes, and assembly.
Testing & Validation: Create test plans, set up tests, and analyze results to confirm products meet standards and requirements.
What You'll Bring
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
3+ years in mechanical design for consumer or industrial hardware where performance is critical to customer satisfaction or safety - e.g., cars, laptops, power tools.
Proficiency in CAD (3D and 2D) and statistical tolerance analysis.
Hands-on experience with prototyping, testing, and manufacturing, including 3D printing and CNC machining.
Working knowledge of materials science - how materials behave under thermal and mechanical loads, and how to select them for the application.
Understanding of DFM and the ability to collaborate with manufacturing to ensure designs can be produced efficiently.
Experience with product lifecycle management from concept through production - part release, documentation, sustaining, and obsolescence.
Strong communication and documentation skills, able to present technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience designing enclosures or structural assemblies for battery, power-electronics, or other thermally and electrically demanding systems.
Experience with statistical tolerance analysis on high-volume assemblies.
Familiarity with safety standards relevant to energy storage or electromechanical products.
Our Values
First Principles Thinking: Question assumptions. Principles > rules.
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