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Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

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Turntide

Turntide

201-500 employees

Develops energy-efficient solutions for transportation and agriculture

Automotive & Transportation
Hardware
Industrial & Manufacturing
Energy
Social Impact

Mid, Senior

Newcastle upon Tyne, UK

Category
Design Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Required Skills
CAD
MATLAB
Requirements
  • A degree or equivalent in the following discipline is required: BEng or MEng in a relevant Mechanical Engineering degree. Must have a minimum of 4 years’ experience in engineering roles.
  • Creation of high-quality 3D models and assemblies using Autodesk Inventor.
  • Use of hand calculations and appropriate analysis software (ANSYS Mechanical, MATLAB, etc.) to validate designs.
  • Production of high quality 2D engineering drawings, for both manufacture and assembly, to BS8888.
  • Design, development and delivery of prototype components and related tooling.
  • Appropriate selection of materials, manufacturing processes and design for manufacture principles.
  • Knowledge of design analysis skills such as Design for Manufacturing, DFMEA & PFMEA.
  • Hands-on assembly of prototype hardware.
  • Ability to understand technical requirements and their influence on design.
  • Experience working directly with customers as part of a development program.
  • Experience in working with and developing suppliers.
  • Ability to collaboratively work with other departments and present to internal stakeholders.
Responsibilities
  • Clean-sheet mechanical design and development of rotating electrical machines. Predominantly, this will relate to motors, but may also include pumps and fans.
  • Exploration, design development, prototyping and testing of concepts.
  • Mechanical analysis of conceptual designs, demonstrating a strong understanding of likely component failure modes and material strengths.
  • Build and test of prototype hardware and test rigs as necessary.
  • Build and strengthen the company’s position within key markets by bringing industry leading products from prototype through to production.
  • Individually lead or contribute as a senior member within a team to deliver projects to internal or customer specifications.
  • Utilisation of best in class simulation software as part of the development process to optimise and analyse product behaviour.
  • 3D CAD modelling and 2D Engineering drawings of components and assemblies.
  • Work with other design engineers and the wider cross functional department to deliver programs.
  • Work to company and industry quality standards.
  • Develop and mentor junior colleagues.

Turntide develops energy-efficient solutions for the transportation and agriculture sectors. In transportation, they partner with companies like Hitachi to retrofit trains with hybrid rail technology, utilizing their expertise in battery systems to electrify existing trains. In agriculture, their product, the Intelligent Barn, integrates hardware and software to enhance the welfare of dairy animals and improve farm operations while promoting sustainability. Unlike many competitors, Turntide focuses on creating partnerships to retrofit existing systems rather than building new ones from scratch. Their goal is to foster a sustainable ecosystem that helps various industries reduce energy consumption and minimize environmental impact.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$739.6M

Headquarters

Sunnyvale, California

Founded

2013

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-13%

1 year growth

-31%

2 year growth

-46%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Recognition as an Energy Transition Changemaker by COP28 underscores Turntide's leadership in sustainability and energy efficiency.
  • The launch of advanced products like the Turntide Whitehaven inverter and modular battery packs highlights their commitment to continuous innovation.
  • Strategic acquisitions and partnerships, such as with BrainBox AI and Hitachi, expand Turntide's market reach and technological capabilities.

What critics are saying

  • The divestiture of their Automation Division to BrainBox AI could lead to a loss of integrated capabilities and market share.
  • Operating in multiple sectors may dilute focus and resources, potentially impacting the quality and innovation of their solutions.

What makes Turntide unique

  • Turntide's focus on retrofitting existing systems with energy-efficient technology sets it apart from competitors who primarily develop new systems.
  • Their partnerships with industry giants like Hitachi enable them to leverage existing market presence and expertise, providing a competitive edge.
  • Turntide's diverse sector involvement, from transportation to agriculture, allows them to tap into multiple revenue streams and market opportunities.