Full-Time
Mechanical Engineer-OEM
BYD
10,001+ employees
Diversified high-tech automaker and battery producer
No salary listed
Cupertino, CA, USA
In Person
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- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline.
- 3–5 years of experience in mechanical product development or project engineering—ideally in an OEM or manufacturing environment for consumer electronics.
- Hands-on exposure to mass production methods such as CNC, stamping, casting, and surface treatment processes.
- Strong familiarity with CAD (e.g., SolidWorks, Creo, or similar), including basic understanding of GD&T.
- Proven experience working with contract manufacturers and component suppliers across Asia.
- Demonstrated ability to manage customer relationships, interpret requirements, and drive product realization.
- Willingness to travel to manufacturing partners and client sites as needed.
- 20% Travel
- Onsite position
- Own the end-to-end mechanical component lifecycle—from concept validation through to mass production—focused on enclosures and structural parts.
- Act as a technical liaison between internal teams (design, procurement, sales) and external stakeholders (customers, suppliers, factories).
- Collaborate with clients to define product requirements, ensuring feasibility across design, cost, and manufacturing capabilities.
- Support business development teams by offering technical insights during customer meetings, RFQ responses, and project scoping.
- Translate technical needs into action plans, guiding suppliers and contract manufacturers to align with quality, cost, and timeline expectations.
- Perform mechanical feasibility assessments including Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) reviews.
- Oversee supplier coordination, particularly for processes such as CNC machining, metal forming, die-casting, and surface finishing.
- Contribute to pricing strategies by analyzing material costs, process efficiencies, and competitive benchmarks.
- Lead or support new product introduction (NPI) activities, ramp-up phases, and factory readiness initiatives.
- Stay up to date on manufacturing trends, technologies, and customer needs across consumer electronics and related sectors.
- Bilingual in Mandarin
BYD is a diversified high-tech company focused on new energy vehicles and energy storage. It designs and sells BEVs and PHEVs, and makes many parts in-house, including batteries, motors, and semiconductors, to tightly control its supply chain. Its Blade Battery uses LFP cells with a blade-like structure and cell-to-pack design to boost space efficiency, safety, and pack strength, and it ships its technology to other automakers as well. Its goal is to provide sustainable transportation and energy solutions worldwide by leveraging vertical integration and a broad range of energy products.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Shenzhen, China
Founded
1995
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Dresden factory partnership with VW enables German production, EU tariff avoidance.
- Revenue and earnings projected 12% and 23% CAGRs through 2028.
- Affordable Seagull sub-$15,000 model dominates price-sensitive emerging markets globally.
What critics are saying
- China's EV price war erodes margins; profit down 55% in Q1 2026.
- EU 45% tariffs and US LFP import ban eliminate $2B revenue stream.
- QuantumScape solid-state batteries obsolete Blade technology by 2028 in premium segments.
What makes BYD unique
- Vertical integration across batteries, motors, semiconductors reduces supply chain vulnerability.
- Blade Battery LFP technology offers 3,000+ cycles, superior safety, 50% space efficiency.
- Global expansion into Brazil, Hungary, Thailand, Indonesia targets emerging markets affordably.
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Remote Work Options
Flexible Work Hours
Health Insurance
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
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401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Conference Attendance Budget
Professional Development Budget
Wellness Program
Mental Health Support
Stock Options
Company Equity
Phone/Internet Stipend
Home Office Stipend
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Gym Membership
Parental Leave
Family Planning Benefits
Fertility Treatment Support
Adoption Assistance
Childcare Support
Elder Care Support
Relocation Assistance
Employee Referral Bonus
Performance Bonus
Profit Sharing
Tuition Reimbursement
Professional Certification Support
Mentorship Program
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Paid Sick Leave
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Growth & Insights and Company News
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↑ 0%BYD Korea has delivered 10,075 vehicles by the end of March, surpassing 10,000 deliveries in 11 months since first customer deliveries began on 14 April 2025. The company expanded from 15 showrooms and 11 service centres at launch to 32 showrooms and 17 service centres, with plans to reach 35 showrooms and 26 service centres by the end of 2026. BYD ranked fourth in South Korea's electric vehicle market through February 2026 with a 5.8% share, behind Kia's 42.1% and Tesla's 25.8%. Price competition is intensifying, with Tesla's Model 3 Standard RWD dropping to 42 million won (US$28,000), and subsidies pushing effective prices to around 30 million won (US$20,000). Hyundai and Kia currently account for 68.5% of total vehicle sales in South Korea.
Chinese car imports to the European Union surged 31% last year, exceeding 1 million units for the first time, according to the European Automobile Manufacturers Association. BYD registered 17,954 vehicles in Europe in February, surpassing Tesla's 17,664 for the second consecutive month. Chinese automakers are establishing local production facilities across Europe. BYD plans to manufacture every European model locally by 2028, with factories under construction in Hungary and Turkey. Great Wall Motor is preparing its first full-vehicle European plant targeting 300,000 units annually by 2029. The EU is considering additional tariffs that could raise total duties on some Chinese electric vehicles to 38.1%, following findings of unfair subsidies. However, Volkswagen and Germany's transport minister oppose the measures, warning they could harm European manufacturers.
BYD's Denza Z9 GT electric shooting brake costs around $39,300 in China but sells for approximately $134,500 in Europe — more than triple the price. Whilst EU tariffs on Chinese EVs add 27 per cent to costs, this accounts for only about $10,500 of the difference. The pricing gap reflects deliberate positioning rather than import duties alone, according to S&P Global Mobility. BYD is targeting the premium European market, pricing the 1,140-horsepower vehicle just below the Porsche Panamera. The strategy leverages BYD's 25 per cent manufacturing cost advantage whilst funding European infrastructure, retail expansion and premium marketing, including a Daniel Craig campaign. The approach acknowledges the difficulty foreign brands face establishing prestige in Europe's conservative six-figure car market.
Donnelly Group to represent BYD in Northern Ireland. Donnelly Group has been appointed to represent Chinese brand BYD in Northern Ireland. Founded in 1995, BYD (Build Your Dreams) is the global leader in electric vehicles, operating in over 70 countries at the forefront of battery innovation and zero-emission transportation. "We are delighted to welcome BYD to the Donnelly Group portfolio," said Dave Sheeran, managing director at Donnelly Group. "The addition of BYD addresses an emerging segment in the Northern Ireland motoring landscape, offering customers affordable, quality and proven EV solutions." Customers will be able to explore the new BYD range at Donnelly Group's Dungannon and Ballymena locations from mid-April. Liam Howel, deputy head of retailer marketing at BYD UK said "We are delighted to welcome Donnelly Group to our ever-expanding UK network. "We have seen fantastic growth in Northern Ireland and are excited to accelerate this further with the addition of BYD Dungannon and Ballymena. "We are looking forward to welcoming customers to the new NI showrooms in April." (Photo: Illustration purpose)
BYD, the world's largest plug-in EV manufacturer, has partnered with KFC to create nine-minute drive-thru charging stations across China. The initiative allows drivers to recharge their vehicles whilst ordering food, addressing one of the main barriers to EV adoption: charging wait times. The collaboration includes a smart ordering system enabling drivers to place KFC orders directly from their vehicle's dashboard. The system can also guide users to nearby drive-thru charging locations along their route. BYD's second-generation Blade battery technology enables vehicles to reach 97% charge in approximately nine minutes, making the charging experience comparable to traditional petrol station stops. The company, founded as a battery maker, now generates over 80% of its revenue from automotive operations and sold three million vehicles in 2023.