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    Principal Mechanical Engineer - San Francisco, United States - Ample Inc

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    About Ample

    Do you want to change the world?

    Ample, Inc. is a pioneer in the electric vehicle space that is developing a new power delivery system for electric vehicles.

    At Ample we are building advanced modular battery swapping technology that is as fast, as cheap, and as convenient as gas.

    We are a team of technologists, designers and environmental enthusiasts who believe this problem to be among the most critical challenges of our time.

    Join Ample and help us make this a reality for billions of vehicles.
    Our team solves complex challenges by combining creative technology design with fast iteration.

    If the technology doesn't exist, we're not afraid to dream it and then build it, while always keeping in mind it must be designed for reliability, affordability and easy deployment.

    About You And The Role As the

    Principal

    Mechanical Engineer


    on our Vehicle Integration team, you will be responsible for driving Ample's Battery System technologies forward through design and innovation.

    This includes designing, building and testing the next generation of EV batteries, their various mechanical systems and components.

    Examples include but are not limited to:

    mechanical components for swappable batteries, automated mechanisms to support battery swapping (lock/unlock), cycle testing, fixtures and tools to assist assembly of large battery packs and efficient solutions for thermal management.

    We're looking for someone self-motivated with an innovative mindset who enjoys working in a challenging, fast paced, hands-on, team environment.


    RESPONSIBILITIES:
    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


    This includes:
    Critical metrics such as weatherproofing, thermal management, structural rigidity, and electrical management.
    Taking on complex design challenges yourself
    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
    Take a personal, hands-on approach to problem solving and effectively communicate across multiple teams to address challenges and find solutions


    REQUIREMENTS:
    B.S. or M.S. degree Mechanical Engineering (M.S. preferred)

    • 10 years of mechanical design experience; Candidates with automotive experience STRONGLY preferred
    Minimum 3 years of mechanical engineering project management experience
    Direct experience with electric vehicle battery enclosure and chassis components design
    Proven track record of driving technology through innovation
    Technical expertise in DFM, GD&T, manufacturing methods and latest additive manufacturing technologies
    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)


    BONUS:
    Experience with EV Battery enclosures design focusing on structural performance, thermal management and weatherproofing
    Experience with New Product Introduction; scaling a product from design to manufacturing and production for a global market
    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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