{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"798af0c6239365d710e76fa2","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/798af0c6239365d710e76fa2","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/798af0c6239365d710e76fa2","title":"Mechanical Design Engineer – Structures","description":"Company Description SARACA is a global engineering R&D services company serving 25+ Fortune 500 customers across industries including MedTech, Aerospace, Rail, Automotive, Semiconductor, Defense, and Farm equipment. The company is ISO 13485 certified and has extensive experience with all classes of medical devices, covering embedded software, UI/UX, mechanical systems, and product testing. SARACA’s leadership team and 400+ engineers and management consultants bring deep product engineering expertise to complex onsite and offsite projects worldwide. The organization has unique expertise in IEC 62304, EU MDR, and a wide range of scientific and regulatory documentation for MedTech. SARACA is an equal-opportunity employer that promotes innovation, learning, and supports customers in accelerating business growth and industry leadership.Job Description: Mechanical Design Engineer – StructuresLocation: Berkeley, CA (Onsite)Open Positions: Mechanical Design Engineer II, Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, and Staff Mechanical Design EngineerWork Arrangement: OnsiteTravel: Up to 10–20%, depending on the positionRole OverviewThe Structures Engineering team is responsible for designing structural components, enclosures, and sealing systems that integrate the various components of advanced energy storage systems. The team focuses on optimizing designs for performance, reliability, quality, cost, and high-volume manufacturing.We are seeking Mechanical Design Engineers at multiple experience levels to develop mechanical components and assemblies from concept through mass production. The roles emphasize FEA-driven structural design, sheet metal, weldments, weatherproofing, sealing systems, and design for manufacturability (DFMA).Candidates will collaborate with design engineers, test engineers, and CAE specialists to optimize structural performance, validate designs through testing and simulation, investigate failures, and support product scalability.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop conceptual and detailed mechanical designs for next-generation battery systems and structural assemblies.Perform structural analysis using Ansys Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and engineering hand calculations.Design and optimize sheet metal components, weldments, enclosures, and sealing systems.Collaborate with test engineers to develop test plans and establish material libraries for FEA.Validate designs through physical testing and FEA correlation.Apply design for manufacturability and assembly (DFMA) principles to improve production efficiency, reduce weight, and optimize costs.Present design concepts, structural analyses, and test results during engineering and leadership design reviews.Conduct root cause analysis of structural failures and implement corrective design solutions.Support the transition of mechanical components and assemblies from concept to high-volume manufacturing.For the Staff-level role, establish structural analysis methodologies, pass/fail criteria, and calculation tools for standard load cases.Required QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.Experience in mechanical design, structural analysis, and CAD modeling, appropriate to the position level.Proficiency in SolidWorks modeling; drafting and GD&T experience are highly desirable or required depending on the level.Knowledge of structural engineering fundamentals and FEA-based design validation.Experience with sheet metal, weldments, and manufacturing-oriented mechanical design is preferred, particularly for senior-level positions.Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.Self-driven mindset with the ability to manage priorities and meet demanding project timelines.Position-Specific Experience Requirements1. Mechanical Design Engineer II0–2 years of industry experience in mechanical design.Coursework in mechanical structures design fundamentals and FEA theory.Experience with SolidWorks CAD modeling.Knowledge of 2D drafting and GD&T (ASME Y14.5) is preferred.2. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer4+ years of industry experience in mechanical design and structural analysis.Experience designing complex mechanical structures and performing FEA.Proficiency in SolidWorks modeling, drafting, and GD&T (ASME Y14.5).Experience with DFMA, particularly sheet metal, stampings, and weldments.3. Staff Mechanical Design Engineer7+ years of industry experience in mechanical design and structural analysis.Strong experience leading structural analysis using Ansys FEA, including static, dynamic, linear, and nonlinear simulations.Expertise in structural load cases such as transport shock and vibration, seismic, wind, snow, and lifting.Experience developing analysis methodologies, pass/fail criteria, and engineering calculation tools.Knowledge of ASCE 7-22 and AISC-360 is preferred.Preferred Technical SkillsAnsys FEASolidWorksStructural Analysis and Mechanical DesignFinite Element Analysis (FEA)Sheet Metal Design and WeldmentsGD&T – ASME Y14.5Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA)Material Testing and FEA CorrelationRoot Cause AnalysisStructural OptimizationIdeal CandidateThe ideal candidate has a strong foundation in mechanical engineering, hands-on experience with CAD-based design and structural analysis, and the ability to develop reliable, manufacturable mechanical assemblies. Candidates with experience in energy storage, battery enclosures, industrial equipment, heavy structures, or sheet metal and welded assemblies will be particularly relevant.Interested candidates are requested to share their updated resume for consideration.Best regards,","company":"Saraca","rawCompany":"saraca","city":"Berkeley","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-10-19T11:24:18.248Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2141.00","title":"Mechanical Engineers","slug":"mechanical-engineers"},{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"},{"code":"17-3027.00","title":"Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians","slug":"mechanical-engineering-technologists-and-technicians"}],"industries":[{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"},{"code":"332312","title":"Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing","slug":"fabricated-structural-metal-manufacturing"},{"code":"333248","title":"All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing","slug":"all-other-industrial-machinery-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Mechanical Design Engineer – Structures","description":"Company Description SARACA is a global engineering R&D services company serving 25+ Fortune 500 customers across industries including MedTech, Aerospace, Rail, Automotive, Semiconductor, Defense, and Farm equipment. 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SARACA is an equal-opportunity employer that promotes innovation, learning, and supports customers in accelerating business growth and industry leadership.Job Description: Mechanical Design Engineer – StructuresLocation: Berkeley, CA (Onsite)Open Positions: Mechanical Design Engineer II, Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, and Staff Mechanical Design EngineerWork Arrangement: OnsiteTravel: Up to 10–20%, depending on the positionRole OverviewThe Structures Engineering team is responsible for designing structural components, enclosures, and sealing systems that integrate the various components of advanced energy storage systems. The team focuses on optimizing designs for performance, reliability, quality, cost, and high-volume manufacturing.We are seeking Mechanical Design Engineers at multiple experience levels to develop mechanical components and assemblies from concept through mass production. The roles emphasize FEA-driven structural design, sheet metal, weldments, weatherproofing, sealing systems, and design for manufacturability (DFMA).Candidates will collaborate with design engineers, test engineers, and CAE specialists to optimize structural performance, validate designs through testing and simulation, investigate failures, and support product scalability.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop conceptual and detailed mechanical designs for next-generation battery systems and structural assemblies.Perform structural analysis using Ansys Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and engineering hand calculations.Design and optimize sheet metal components, weldments, enclosures, and sealing systems.Collaborate with test engineers to develop test plans and establish material libraries for FEA.Validate designs through physical testing and FEA correlation.Apply design for manufacturability and assembly (DFMA) principles to improve production efficiency, reduce weight, and optimize costs.Present design concepts, structural analyses, and test results during engineering and leadership design reviews.Conduct root cause analysis of structural failures and implement corrective design solutions.Support the transition of mechanical components and assemblies from concept to high-volume manufacturing.For the Staff-level role, establish structural analysis methodologies, pass/fail criteria, and calculation tools for standard load cases.Required QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.Experience in mechanical design, structural analysis, and CAD modeling, appropriate to the position level.Proficiency in SolidWorks modeling; drafting and GD&T experience are highly desirable or required depending on the level.Knowledge of structural engineering fundamentals and FEA-based design validation.Experience with sheet metal, weldments, and manufacturing-oriented mechanical design is preferred, particularly for senior-level positions.Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.Self-driven mindset with the ability to manage priorities and meet demanding project timelines.Position-Specific Experience Requirements1. Mechanical Design Engineer II0–2 years of industry experience in mechanical design.Coursework in mechanical structures design fundamentals and FEA theory.Experience with SolidWorks CAD modeling.Knowledge of 2D drafting and GD&T (ASME Y14.5) is preferred.2. Senior Mechanical Design Engineer4+ years of industry experience in mechanical design and structural analysis.Experience designing complex mechanical structures and performing FEA.Proficiency in SolidWorks modeling, drafting, and GD&T (ASME Y14.5).Experience with DFMA, particularly sheet metal, stampings, and weldments.3. Staff Mechanical Design Engineer7+ years of industry experience in mechanical design and structural analysis.Strong experience leading structural analysis using Ansys FEA, including static, dynamic, linear, and nonlinear simulations.Expertise in structural load cases such as transport shock and vibration, seismic, wind, snow, and lifting.Experience developing analysis methodologies, pass/fail criteria, and engineering calculation tools.Knowledge of ASCE 7-22 and AISC-360 is preferred.Preferred Technical SkillsAnsys FEASolidWorksStructural Analysis and Mechanical DesignFinite Element Analysis (FEA)Sheet Metal Design and WeldmentsGD&T – ASME Y14.5Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA)Material Testing and FEA CorrelationRoot Cause AnalysisStructural OptimizationIdeal CandidateThe ideal candidate has a strong foundation in mechanical engineering, hands-on experience with CAD-based design and structural analysis, and the ability to develop reliable, manufacturable mechanical assemblies. 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