Full-Time

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Posted on 7/24/2024

Turntide

Turntide

201-500 employees

Develops energy-efficient solutions for transportation and agriculture

Food & Agriculture
Energy

Senior

Newcastle upon Tyne, UK

Role requires onsite presence in Gateshead.

Category
Design Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Required Skills
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 efficiency while reducing environmental impact. 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 improve their environmental footprint.

Company Stage

Late Stage VC

Total Funding

$490.8M

Headquarters

Sunnyvale, California

Founded

2013

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

-6%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • COP28 award highlights Turntide's leadership in HVAC retrofits and energy efficiency.
  • Turntide Whitehaven inverter meets growing demand for advanced renewable energy technologies.
  • Axial Flux Motor technology advances off-highway vehicle efficiency, tapping into niche markets.

What critics are saying

  • BrainBox AI acquisition may divert resources from Turntide's core business areas.
  • Turntide Whitehaven inverter faces competition from established market players.
  • Smart Motor System partnerships may struggle with integration and market acceptance.

What makes Turntide unique

  • Turntide's Smart Motor System reduces global electricity waste by 25%.
  • Partnerships with Hitachi and others enhance Turntide's market reach in transportation.
  • Intelligent Barn optimizes dairy farm operations, improving efficiency and sustainability.

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Benefits

Remote Work Options

Flexible Work Hours

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