Mechanical Design Engineer, Manufacturing

Company: Nxu
Location: Mesa
Posted on: May 20, 2023

Job Description:

You will be responsible for a wide range of mechanical and electromechanical systems for battery cell and pack development. You will work on battery cell mechanical design, battery pack enclosure and packaging, HVAC cooling systems, cooling plates, and system enclosures. You will leverage your skills alongside mechanical, manufacturing, and software team members to develop world class battery cell and pack systems for Nxu new cell in pack technology. - - ABOUT Nxu At Nxu, Inc., our -vision is a big one: We are building a -future where energy is harnessed in a way that is abundant, accessible, and infinite to make electric mobility -viable. The path towards this future starts with energy -and -infrastructure today, mobility tomorrow, and from there, the possibilities are endless. Our goal is to keep the world moving, -with a focus on simplicity, -performance, and novel outcomes. - -We are excited to take on impossible challenges and the -obstacles that come with them. - -If the impact is significant and we can build the technology to solve it, we will. We are builders, inventors, and creators. - -We stay positive, roll up our sleeves, and -think outside the -box - -and we're looking for -optimistic problem-solvers to join -us in building this future. - KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design and development of Nxu battery cell manufacturing equipment
• Design and development of battery pack enclosure assembly systems
• Design and development of battery pack low voltage and high voltage wiring assembly systems. -
• Design and development of battery pack and cell thermal management assembly systems. -
• Engage with and identify suppliers for mechanical and electrical components, tools, and systems. -
• Engage with hardware, software, manufacturing, and mechanical team members in small agile teams developing future pack programs for mobility, energy storage, customer and Nxu programs. - -
• Engage with supply chain, manufacturing, quality, and validation teams to ensure seamless product transitions from concept to production readiness. -
• Define mechanical and system -requirements. - IDEALLY, YOU HAVE EXPERIENCE WITH:
  • 0-5 years of mechanical component and assembly design experience. -
  • Electrical systems -
  • Electro-mechanical design requirements -
  • Metal bonding techniques -
  • Motor magnetic principles and requirements -
  • Sheet-metal & cast metal part manufacturing and design -requirements. -
  • Plastic molding and design requirements -
  • Thermal management systems such as heat exchangers, heat transfer, liquid cooling -
  • Developing, building, or converting an EV -
  • Should -have a good understanding of basic physics -principles. -
  • Capable of building fundamental mathematical models to ensure design meets performance criteria. - AND YOU'RE SOMEONE WHO IS:
    • B.S. in Mechanical Engineering -
    • 3 years minimum CAD design experience -
    • Excellent communicator -
    • Creative & critical thinker -
    • Self-starter who is willing to get their hands dirty. -
    • Team player who is excited by rapid development cycles - Benefits:
      • Competitive compensation packages -
      • Medical/dental/vision plans - -
      • Flexible -Paid Time Off -(PTO) -
      • Equity plans
      • Company subsidized -free lunch and snacks
      • 401K plan -
      • Diverse, inclusive, open, and transparent company culture - -
      • Collaborative working environment with -opportunities for career development -
      • Working for a company with a sustainability -commitment - - - In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

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