As our new

Mechanical Design Engineer , your primary goal is to design, build and test mechanical components for our Extract Energy heat engine solution. We’re looking for someone who can truly own their projects and carry them independently all the way through design, prototyping, testing, and production.

Specifically, we’re looking for someone with experience in powertrain design, structural design, mechanical power transmission and related design for manufacturing and assembly.

You will have the freedom to work on your projects independently, while being responsive to the iterative nature of the work and communicating effectively with rest of the team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Design, build, and test everything mechanical, from miniature devices to larger machines, incorporating programmable shape memory alloy technology

Develop and execute verification and validation activities including test plans and building equipment

Support procurement and commissioning of automation, mechanical, and manufacturing equipment for both rapid prototyping and production

Support marketing, business development, production, quality, and research and development efforts

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent combination of education and work experience





Minimum of 4-5 years of related product development/manufacturing experience in a mechanical design role

Experience in structural design, powertrain design, mechanical power transmission and related design for manufacturing & assembly

Experience with rapid iteration and prototyping

Advanced proficiency in 3D design tools such as AutoDesk suite (Inventor, Fusion), SolidWorks, etc.

Robust knowledge of manufacturing principles and DFM/A

Strong knowledge of thermomechanical FEA, and experience using FEA software (Inventor FEA/Nastran, Comsol or Ansys etc.)

Good knowledge of GD&T; and tolerance stack-up

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Good understanding of fluid dynamics Strong knowledge of heat transfer, and thermodynamics

Experience with machine design

Background in materials science with experience in shape memory alloys

Experience in an agile research and development environment

Experience with laser processing and advanced manufacturing

WHAT WE OFFER

A full-time, permanent position working in a state-of-the-art facility

Flexible work schedule (40 hrs/week) with core hours between 10:00am – 3:30pm

Competitive salary, commensurate with experience

Extended Health Benefit package

Opportunities for professional development

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📌 Mechanical Design Engineer (Cambridge)
🏢 Smarter Alloys
📍 Cambridge