Electro Mechanical Engineer

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Electro-Mechanical Engineer Job Description Our innovative team is seeking a highly skilled Electro-Mechanical Engineer to lead the design, simulation, and testing of advanced power systems for clean energy delivery from batteries to the grid. The role involves creating electro-mechanical sub-assemblies to deliver power and control signals, ensuring they meet quality and reliability standards through rigorous testing. This position offers a dynamic and collaborative environment to work on cutting-edge technology. Responsibilities Provide technical leadership and mentorship within a multidisciplinary engineering team. Own the electromechanical design of battery products, including high voltage distribution, isolation, grounding, harnessing, and more. Address challenges related to electronics packaging such as electrical isolation, sealing, thermal regulation, and shock and vibration mitigation. Lead root cause analyses (RCAs) and cross-functional interface design. Conduct mechanical design analysis including thermal, structural, and design for assembly and test. Oversee design from conception through all iterations to mass-production. Create drawing packages and manufacturing instructions for parts and assemblies. Design and develop electromechanical and electrical systems to support test stand safety and improvements. Essential Skills Degree in Mechanical/Mechatronics Engineering or a related field with 8+ years of experience for bachelor's, or 6+ years for master's. Proven experience in electrical and mechanical design with proficiency in CAD tools like SolidWorks or NX. Expertise in cost modeling, multi-physics simulations, and optimizations. Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical engineering fundamentals, GD&T, and first principles calculations. Experience with high-volume manufacturing and design for harsh environments. Solid understanding of power distribution, electrical circuits, and protection devices. Additional Skills & Qualifications Experience with plastic injection mold, sheet metal, electrical panel, and busbars. Basic understanding of busbar design including sizing, insulation, and bolted joints. Plastic design for electrical insulation and sheet metal design experience. Work Environment The role offers a fast-paced, collaborative environment where you will work with various engineering teams. You will be involved in taking designs from concept to production, ensuring quality and reliability in a dynamic and innovative setting. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Berkeley, CA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $90.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Berkeley,CA.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jun 11, 2026. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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