Mechanical Engineer I - San Francisco, CA, United States - Ample, Inc.

Description

is a cutting-edge electric vehicle battery swapping company at the forefront of sustainable transportation solutions.

At Ample, we utilize advanced robotics to enable rapid and cost-effective modular battery swapping, making powering your electric car as convenient as a gas station visit.

Our passionate team of technologists, designers, and environmental advocates is dedicated to addressing one of the most pressing challenges of our era.

Join Ample and be part of our mission to make this accessible to billions of vehicles worldwide.
Our commitment to sustainability and cutting-edge technology offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of transportation. We value diversity, innovation, and collaboration, and we provide a supportive work environment where your ideas can thrive.

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer on the Ample Vehicle Integration team, you'll design, test, and implement advanced mechanical systems for our next-gen electric vehicle battery integration.

You'll collaborate in a diverse team, tackling challenges like structural validation, noise and vibration control, automation, and heat management. Your role requires deep mechanical engineering knowledge and innovative thinking.
Own Mechanical Engineering products on Ample's Vehicle Integration Team, from design through to prototyping and production

Design and innovate Ample's battery systems with a focus on safety, quality, reliability and product performance for the global market.

Critical metrics such as weatherproofing, thermal management, structural rigidity, and electrical management.
Provide technical leadership and engineering expertise to a team of Mechanical Engineers; Conduct design reviews on an ongoing basis with the team to help make design choices
Implement regulatory safety standards and processes
Plan and execute prototyping and product testing to meet both regulatory and internal safety standards
Coordinate with Quality, Manufacturing and Production teams to ensure timely completion of projects and drive overall process improvements
S. degree Mechanical Engineering (M.6 or more years of mechanical design experience; Candidates with automotive experience STRONGLY preferred
~ Minimum 3 years of mechanical engineering project management experience
~ 3-5 years of hands-on rapid prototyping experience including machining, fabrication and welding
~ Experience with Solidworks and PDM (or equivalent CAD revision management tools)

Experience with EV Battery enclosures design focusing on structural performance, thermal management and weatherproofing
We are an equal opportunity and E-verified Employer and value diversity at our company.

We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status.

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