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Mechanical Engineer Belcan•3.9 Berkeley, CA Job Details Contract $60•$80 an hour 7 days ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Fabrication Mechanical fabrication Underwriters Laboratories (UL) standards CAD design (engineering design task) GD&T Cost analysis Design engineering Power distribution engineering Design for manufacturability (DFM) Manufacturing Prototypes Mechanical product development projects
Full Job Description Job Title:
Mechanical Engineer Pay Rate:
$ 60•80/hr. (DOE) Location:
Berkeley, CA Zip Code:
94702 A Mechanical Engineer job opportunity is available with our client in Berkeley, CA. In this role you will Provide technical leadership and mentorship within a multidisciplinary engineering team, fostering the growth and problem-solving skills across team members, To be considered for this role you will have A degree in Mechanical/Mechatronics Engineering or a related field; bachelor's with 6+ years, or master's with 4+ years of relevant experience developing medium to high volume products Job Duties Provide technical leadership and mentorship within a multidisciplinary engineering team, fostering the growth and problem-solving skills across team members Own the High Voltage design of battery products, including high voltage distribution (busbars and cables), isolation, grounding, harnessing, connectors, over molded bussing, plastic and metal enclosures for various PCBA and electrical assemblies, and safety and interlocks (contactor, fuses etc.) Address challenges related to electronics packaging, encompassing tasks such as electrical isolation, sealing, thermal regulation, interconnection & shock and vibration mitigation Leading RCAs and cross-functional interface design Mechanical design analysis including thermal, structural, design for assembly, and design for test Own the design from conception through all of its iterations to mass-production Create drawing packages and manufacturing instructions for parts and assemblies Design and develop electromechanical and electrical systems in support of test stand safety, improvements, and simplification Knowledge/Skills/Education/Experience A degree in Mechanical/Mechatronics Engineering or a related field; bachelor's with 6+ years, or master's with 4+ years of relevant experience developing medium to high volume products Proven experience with electrical and mechanical design and proficiency in CAD (SolidWorks, NX, etc.) Expertise in cost modeling, multi-physics simulations (e.g., thermal, CFD, structural), and optimizations, with the ability to navigate system-level trade-offs and integrate them into architecture studies Strong mechanical and electrical engineering fundamentals, GD&T, and first principles hand calculations. Direct experience with high-volume manufacturing, fabrication, and prototyping techniques; experience with tight-tolerance, component design for harsh environments, DFM/DFA. Solid understanding of power distribution, electrical circuits, protection devices Superb understanding of creepage and clearance analysis and standards (ie IEC, UL etc.) Ability to model resistive losses, run current density analysis to optimize busbar geometry and sizing to meet system performance and mass requirements Preferred Qualifications Familiar with electrical standards (NEC); experience with battery and power conversion standards (UL9540, UL1741) a plus Leadership, the ability to mentor, and well-developed communication, collaboration, and engagement skills working with a variety of teams and stakeholders Belcan is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.' Belcan provides a competitive pay and benefits package. This position offers a pay range of $60•80 /hr. however, we consider several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to education, experience, geographic location, and discipline. Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law.
