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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Mechanical Engineer, Battery Energy Storage Systems - **Company:** Motive Companies - **Location:** Irvine, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $120,000.0 - $145,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Artificial Intelligence, Failure Mode Effects Analysis, Hardware Design, 2d Design - **Published:** June 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=94462e6c7e9b15a6 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Vendor relationship building?, Success requires strong engineering judgment, ownership, and the ability to translate concepts into manufacturable designs within a fast-moving product environment., * Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field. * Minimum 5 years of experience designing and manufacturing mechanical systems using processes such as sheet metal forming, injection molding, and CNC machining. * Strong 3D and 2D CAD skills, including GD&T to ASME Y14.5 and worst-case tolerance analysis. * Demonstrated ownership of mechanical assemblies from architecture and design through production release. * Solid understanding of mechanical enclosures, structures, and mechanisms integrated with electrical systems. * Proven ability to translate abstract concepts into prototypes, proof-of-concepts, and production-ready designs. * Working knowledge of DFMEA and PFMEA methodologies. * Basic understanding of battery safety considerations related to handling, storage, assembly, and operation. * Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work independently and drive results across teams., * Familiarity with product certification processes (e.g., UL, CE, CSA). * Experience with stationary BESS, industrial switchgear, or similar electromechanical systems. * Experience managing multiple product SKUs and design baselines within a PLM system. * Experience with structural and thermal analysis tools and methods. * Background in customer-facing industries such as consumer electronics or automotive. ## Description * Design mechanical components and assemblies in CAD, including system packaging for PCBs, batteries, sensors, switches, fuses, lighting, and associated wiring * Drive cross-functional collaboration between mechanical, electrical, and product teams to improve system design, manufacturability, and cost * Perform component- and assembly-level analysis and verification to meet performance, safety, reliability, and cost requirements * Own the engineering bill of materials (EBOM) through development and transition to the manufacturing BOM (MBOM) for production release * Collaborate closely with internal and external manufacturing partners to optimize designs for manufacturability, assembly, and scalability * Engage directly with global suppliers and partners during design, validation, and product launch phases * Define scopes of work and technical requirements to maintain alignment with external vendors * Manage design documentation, revisions, and release processes within the PLM system * Support hardware integration, prototype development, root cause analysis, and design iteration * Contribute across projects and priorities to support overall product execution Uses AI tools to support design iteration, simulation, and product optimization. ## Related Videos - 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