Electric Hydrogen’s mission is to make molecules to decarbonize our world! Our outstanding people are our most important asset and will allow us to deliver hydrogen from renewable electrolysis for heavy industry, at prices below fossil fuels.
We are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer - Power Electronics to work on new power electronics product development. You will design new solutions to help create green hydrogen and complete from prototype to production.
You will be based in San Jose, CA, and report to our Mechanical Engineering Manager, Power Electronics.
Responsibilities
Work on analysis and design of mechanical aspects of high-power electronic sources for hydrogen electrolyzers. This includes:
- Concept development of design or redesign major assemblies
- Design of NEMA 3R electrical equipment enclosures
- Design sheet metal parts for electronics packaging
- Design structural components and weldments
- Perform detailed calculations, structural FEA analysis
- Design high current components and supports
- Lead detailed mechanical design of power bussing and bus interfaces for DC output
- Create and update detail fabrication drawings
- Update BOMs and support documentation
- Create test plans, identify cause of failures, implement fixes
Qualifications
- 2+ years of experience in product design from concept to production
- 1+ years of experience with plumbing and pump selection
- Experienced in high voltage, high current electronics packaging
- Proficient in 3D modeling and CAD drawings (SolidWorks)
- Familiar with FEA software to solve for thermal, stress and fluid dynamics
- Knowledge of electronics cooling methods
- Thermal design: conduction, natural/forced convection
- Working knowledge of scripting (matlab, python) or any other data analysis tools
- Basic knowledge of electric fundamentals
ADDITIONAL PREFERRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in low and medium volume production
- Familiarity with cast metals, plastics and other common material fabrication methods
- Experienced in electronics packaging, cooling and plumbing
- Proven self motivation; identifies issues and creates solutions
- Working knowledge of scripting (matlab, python) or any other data analysis tools
- Basic knowledge of electric fundamentals
- Startup experience preferred.
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Compensation & Benefits
Mechanical Design Engineer - Power Electronics (P2): $101,000—$134,000 USD
San Carlos Zone
$101,000—$134,000 USD
Actual base salary offered to the hired applicant will be determined based on their work location, level, qualifications, job-related skills, as well as relevant education or training and experience.
Base salary is just one part of Electric Hydrogen’s total rewards package. We feel strongly that our team should not have to worry about having quality healthcare. In addition to the base salary offered, the hired applicant may receive:
- an equity grant
- time off programs
- a $75/month cell phone allowance
- a 4% employer 401(k) match
- 100% fully paid premiums for employees and their families: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term & long-term disability coverage
- a discretionary bonus
Electric Hydrogen’s benefits programs are subject to eligibility requirements.
COVID-19 vaccination required for all employees and contingent workers, unless a reasonable accommodation is approved. All prospective hires will be expected to provide proof of vaccination to attend an onsite interview or at their first day of employment.
About Electric Hydrogen
Electric Hydrogen is a team of the world’s experts in scaling technologies for the post-carbon world, with a proven record in transforming the grid and transportation sectors. Backed by some of the world’s top venture capital firms, we design and manufacture electrolytic hydrogen systems matched to renewable power sources to create green hydrogen by splitting water. We are building a cost-effective and transformative path between renewable energy and multiple large industrial sectors. Abundant and low-cost renewable energy sources will power the world, and Electric Hydrogen technology will use this energy to decarbonize industry through sustainable materials. We were founded in 2020 and are based in California and Massachusetts.
Electric Hydrogen is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for all to belong. We are aware that people from historically underrepresented groups are less likely to apply if they don’t meet 100% of the job requirements. We are actively working on efforts to change this social norm. If you are excited about this role, we encourage you to apply!
