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Lunar Energy

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Senior ATE Mechanical Engineer

Lunar Energy · Mountain View, California, United States

Full-timeOn site5-10 yrs$150k–$170kListed as no visa sponsorshipRenewable Energy Equipment Manufacturing
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In short

You will lead the full product development lifecycle for mechanical systems, including designing high-performance parts and managing manufacturing processes. You will also collaborate with cross-functional teams and vendors to ensure products are reliable, cost-effective, and ready for high-volume production.

What they're looking for

MUST-HAVE SKILLS

Mechanical design3D modeling software2D drawings and GD&TTolerance stackup analysisFinite element analysisDesign FMEATest fixture design

ALSO MENTIONED

Process FMEAStrain gauge measurement

The role requires extensive experience in 3D modeling, mechanical design, and manufacturing support, including proficiency in GD&T and various analysis techniques. Candidates must be hands-on with prototyping tools and have experience managing suppliers and onsite build support.

About the employer

Lunar Energy

Brilliantly designed products for endless clean energy.

Lunar exists to power homes around the world with endless clean energy. We believe that, provided with the right tools, a clean energy future is within reach. And to give people those tools, we’re building an ecosystem of all-electric products starting with a next-generation home battery system. Our Lunar System is a solar and battery product brilliantly designed to let you capture, store and use every ray of sunshine — day, night, and even during an outage.

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Every Lunar System comes with our AI-powered Gridshare software built in. This leading energy management platform controls any type of distributed energy resources (such as home batteries and EV chargers) to help homeowners maximize the value of their energy and optimize the wider power system. Recognizing our commitment and accomplishments, Forbes has named us one of America's Best Startup Employers for 2023. Want to help us shape the future of clean energy? We’re looking for passionate and talented candidates to join our team.

INDUSTRY
Renewable Energy Equipment Manufacturing
COMPANY
Privately Held
FOUNDED
2020
HEADQUARTERS
Mountain View, CA
SIZE
201-500on LinkedIn
OFFICES
2 on LinkedIn
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Questions about this role

Is this Lunar Energy role remote?
Tagged on site.
What does it pay?
The posting lists $150,000–$170,000 a year.
Does it sponsor visas?
Listed as no visa sponsorship.
What experience does it ask for?
Listed as 5-10 years.

The posting, in full

As a Senior ATE Mechanical Engineer at Lunar, you will be responsible for the full product development lifecycle of mechanical systems within our revolutionary home energy products. We are looking for people who are passionate about a more sustainable future and want to make that vision a reality. An ideal candidate is excited and ready to collaborate closely with a small, dedicated team. Engineers at Lunar are hands-on and involved in a wide range of facets of the product, from applying fundamental physical principles in design to working with high-volume production suppliers.

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Senior ATE Mechanical Engineer

As a Senior ATE Mechanical Engineer at Lunar, you will be responsible for the full product development lifecycle of mechanical systems within our revolutionary home energy products. We are looking for people who are passionate about a more sustainable future and want to make that vision a reality. An ideal candidate is excited and ready to collaborate closely with a small, dedicated team. Engineers at Lunar are hands-on and involved in a wide range of facets of the product, from applying fundamental physical principles in design to working with high-volume production suppliers.

Lunar Energy was founded to transition homes to 100% clean energy—making our electricity greener, our air cleaner and our energy more safe, secure and reliable for all. We’re a fast-growing, global company building the world’s best clean energy products to electrify all homes and connect communities to form clean, resilient virtual power plants.

On a given day at Lunar, you’ll likely…

  • Work back and forth with collaborators across the company to continuously refine and improve our understanding of how our products can create the greatest impact, get to market quickly, and operate reliably for our customers
  • Brainstorm and evaluate new solutions, weigh pros and cons, and narrow down options
  • Efficiently test ideas and designs: anything from back-of-the-envelope calculations to physical tests and multi-physics simulations
  • Design high-performance, reliable, easy-to-manufacture parts and assemblies, employing a variety of high-volume manufacturing processes
  • Create and review drawings and other part specifications
  • Manage bills of materials, cost and mass roll-ups, vendors and engineering releases
  • Define manufacturing processes and inspection methods
  • Collaborate directly with part manufacturers to support prototypes and production

Desired Skills/Experience

  • Mechanical Design
  • Extensive experience in 3D Modeling software (e.g. Onshape, NX, Solidworks)
  • Knowledge of how to make a PCBA Bed of Nails fixture.
  • Detailed knowledge of 2D Drawing creation and GD&T
  • Ability to analyze designs using Tolerance Analysis/Stackup, Statics/Load Path Analysis, Finite Element Analysis, Root Cause Analysis and Design Failure Modes and Effect Analysis
  • Familiarity with electronic test equipment and basic electromechanical troubleshooting
  • Experience with test fixtures, jigs, and various mechanical components for high cycle count.
  • Experience with fine pitch assemblies and construction.
  • Should be able to conduct strain gauge measurements and understand stress on PCBAs and incorporate proper design to avoid it.
  • Experience with PCBA management such as Mechanical Control Outline generation
  • Working knowledge of pneumatic cylinders and control methods
  • Working knowledge of Thermal Management techniques
  • Prototyping skills using 3D printing, machining, sheet metal bending, laser cutting, milling and general machine shop tools
  • Manage suppliers for all the parts which are required for our station construction.
  • Manufacturing Support
  • Experience communicating with component suppliers including Design for Manufacturing report review, First Article Inspection, and Part Production Approval Process
  • Ability to generate Work Instructions for electromechanical assemblies
  • Knowledge of Process Failure Modes and Effects Analysis
  • Create preventive maintenance documentation.
  • Extensive experience with Onsite Build Support at domestic and international contract manufacturing sites . Approximate 10-20% travel as and when required.
  • Communication
  • Ability to generate detailed design documentation
  • Drive a project from start to deployment involving other cross functional teams, vendors, technicians etc.
  • Ability to collaborate with other engineers (electrical engineers, automated test engineers, etc..)
  • Skilled at clear verbal and written communication including concise slide deck creation
  • Ability to give kind and direct feedback and receive feedback with an open mind

Benefits

We’re dedicated to creating a remarkable employee experience. At Lunar, competitive base pay is one part of our total compensation package. Lunar employees also have the opportunity to become Lunar shareholders by getting equity in a fast-growing company and participating in our employee stock program.

Additional benefits include:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents
  • Flexible Paid Time Off plus 10 paid holidays
  • Tax deferred 401(k) plan
  • Paid parental leave for all full time employees including 12 weeks paid parental leave for the birthing mother and 6 weeks paid parental leave for the non-birthing parent
  • Subsidized EV charging and pre-tax commuter benefits

Our DE&I Philosophy: Lunar Energy is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to attracting, developing and retaining diverse talent by supporting an inclusive workplace. Lunar recruits, hires, trains, promotes, compensates, and administers all personnel actions without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by applicable law.

Our Compensation Philosophy: Our goal is to ensure that all Lunar Energy employees are fairly compensated. Please note that the salary range information that follows is a good faith estimate for this position provided pursuant to the Pay Transparency for Pay Equity Act for California applicants. The salary range estimate for this position depending on level of experience is $150,000-$170,000USD

The actual offer, reflecting the total compensation package will be at the company’s sole discretion, and determined by factors including but not limited to years of experience, job level, geographic location, and other relevant business considerations. The company also reserves the right to amend or modify this job description, employee perks, and benefits at any time.

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