Lithos Energy

Energy designs and builds advanced lithium-ion battery packs from the ground up for use in high-performance automotive, marine and aerospace applications.. Responsibilities Lead the design and implementation of novel lithium ion battery packs and production lines to produce them, including all parts, processes, manufacturing equipment, assembly methods, and fixtures.. Preferred Skills and Experience: Design : Experience designing battery packs and modules, high-voltage/high-power electrical systems and interconnects, wiring harnesses (low & high voltage).. Experience with DFMEA/PFMEA. Analysis : Experience using CFD package to simulate liquid cooling systems and thermal analysis of anisotropic materials.. Automated assembly machine design.

mechanical design engineer

<p>** Read about our new partnership with Caterpillar!https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/caterpillar-announces-investment-in-lithos-energy-inc-to-further-battery-pack-development-and-manufacturing-301715424.htmlLithos Energy designs and builds advanced lithium-ion battery packs from the ground up for use in high-performance automotive, marine and aerospace applications. We build the things we design and manufacture in-house, in California. We are a growing team of experienced engineers and pride ourselves in our ability to deliver reliable, high quality and safe products to our customers. We are seeking doers, highly skilled and self-motivated individuals who are able to thrive in rapidly changing, entrepreneurial environments. If you are genuinely passionate about electric vehicles, power systems and in building real products, you will be enabled, and expected, to innovate, create and have a substantial impact on the company. We have built a team of accomplished engineers working on perhaps the most important technologies being developed today. Responsibilities Lead the design and implementation of novel lithium ion battery packs and production lines to produce them, including all parts, processes, manufacturing equipment, assembly methods, and fixtures. Produce CAD and 2D drawings for vendors and internal production. Create detailed thermal, fluid and structural analysis of new designs. Specify and manage performance and reliability testing from coupon validation through certification. Purchase components for production of new and existing products. Build product and give direction to associates on assembly line. Continuously improve production, engineering, quality management and business processes. Support and mentor the junior engineers on the team and foster an inclusive culture of engineering rigor and professionalism. Anything else needed to get the job done. Basic Qualifications: Thrives in fast-paced environment. Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field. 10+ years' experience bringing complex mechanical products to market. 5+ years experience in battery engineering. Hands-on experience building mechanical devices. Proficiency at CAD (Solidworks preferred). Preferred Skills and Experience: Design : Experience designing battery packs and modules, high-voltage/high-power electrical systems and interconnects, wiring harnesses (low & high voltage). Knowledge of materials, platings, coatings and associated processing methods. Experience with DFMEA/PFMEA. Analysis : Experience using CFD package to simulate liquid cooling systems and thermal analysis of anisotropic materials. Mfg: DFM for production processes. Extensive knowledge of current production and assembly methods. DFA and experience setting up and continuously improving production lines. Jig and fixture design. Automated assembly machine design. Knowledge of 5S, quality control methods. Salary - 165-220K + equity - DOELithos Energy, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.</p>

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