Mechanical Engineering Manager

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Catalyzing a cleaner future.

At ESS (NYSE: GWH), our mission is to accelerate global decarbonization by providing safe, sustainable, long-duration energy storage that powers people, communities, and businesses with clean, renewable energy anytime and anywhere it’s needed. As more renewable energy is added to the grid, long- duration battery energy storage systems (BESS) are essential to providing the reliability and resiliency we need when the sun is not shining and the wind is not blowing.

Our technology uses earth-abundant iron, salt, and water to deliver environmentally safe solutions capable of providing up to 12 hours of flexible energy capacity for commercial and utility-scale energy storage applications. Established in 2011, ESS Inc. enables project developers, independent power producers, utilities, and other large energy users to deploy reliable, sustainable long-duration energy storage solutions. For more information visit www.essinc.com.

ESS is seeking a dynamic Mechanical Design Manager with a strong background in mechanical design, thermodynamics, fluid flow and structural analysis. The role will focus on mechanical design and development of new products. The successful candidate will have excellent leadership skills, project management skills, and an ability to manage multiple projects effortlessly, while playing a key role in driving innovation and optimizing performance.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for sustainability and the environment, will thrive in a fast-paced setting, be self-motivated, and have an interest in disruptive, cutting-edge technology.

What you’ll do at ESS.

• Lead a team of engineers through research, design, technical evaluation, and documentation utilizing engineering principles.
• Develop updates and redesign of existing processes and related equipment that are feasible to manufacture or modify; accompanied by analysis, supporting information and recommendations.
• Prepare initial concepts, cost modeling, and performance modeling and present them to upper level management.
• Design, develop, analyze, and document designs which meet the cost, reliability, manufacturability, and safety requirements (P&ID, Functional Requirements, etc.)
• Interface with suppliers, manufacturing, sales, and marketing in the product development process.
• Utilize 3‐D CAD system, Autodesk Inventor, to prepare detailed drawings of multiple views and apply mathematics and physics to compute load capacities, dimensions, material usage and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Conduct research to test or analyze the design, operation, and performance of equipment.
• Prepare performance requirements for equipment and systems.
• Oversee the creation of detailed engineering drawings, specifications, and documentation for mechanical components and assemblies.
• Ensure engineering design and standards documentation is complete, accurate and sufficient in support of manufacturing and quality assurance activities, and compliant with customer specifications and regulations.
• Actively communicate specific work requirements or needs to internal functions, such as purchasing and manufacturing to ensure expectations are understood as defined by engineering specifications.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in Mechanical Engineering and battery systems.

What you bring to the table.

Minimum Requirements:

• BS Engineering in Mechanical Engineering
• 5 years’ experience in a Mechanical Engineering Design role
• 2 years’ experience in managing a team of design engineers
• Proven proficiency in 2‐D & 3‐D CAD systems (Autodesk Inventor or similar) for design, documentation, and fabrication
• In-depth understanding and application of quality principles, concepts, practices, and standards. (ASME 14.5)
• Experience with thermodynamics, fluid flow and structural analysis.
• Ability to work in a cross-functional and geographically dispersed team environment and across departments: R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain.
• Experience proving durability and reliability of products through design and implementation of dedicated testing.
• Experience designing products at high volume. Proven DFM and DFR track record.
• Strong background in system design, thermal management system design, component packaging, and ASME B31.3.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, affable, with demonstrated maturity and professionalism
• Self-starter who can follow tasks through to completion with little guidance
• Ability to multi‐task several projects and prioritize workload to meet business specific deadlines
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. unassisted
• Ability to follow job required Standards and Safety Protocols, per pre-defined processes
• Must be able to wear Personal Protection Equipment according to OSHA rules and regulations

We’d love to see:

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Experience in new-product technologies introduction and scale to manufacturing
• Experience commercializing new products in a production environment
• Experience with chemical plants, battery, fuel cell technologies or power generation systems
• Experience using and reviewing FEA and CFD (I.e. Ansys)

Benefits of working at ESS.

In addition to the value of working with and helping grow a global reaching clean technology, ESS offers Company assisted medical, dental and vision, 401k with Company match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), a generous PTO accrual, and 8 paid holidays.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are open to considering every qualified candidate who is eligible and legally authorized to work in the United States on a full or part-time basis, without a need for sponsorship.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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