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Job Opportunity - Field Service Tool Design Engineer

Location : Berkeley, CA

Duration : Full Time

Job Summar

yWe are seeking an experienced Staff Mechanical Engineer to join our Field Service Engineering team. In this role, you will lead the design, development, validation, and deployment of custom electromechanical service tools that support the installation and maintenance of advanced energy storage systems in the field. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience designing mechanical systems that safely move and manipulate heavy components while operating reliably in harsh outdoor environments. This position requires strong expertise in electromechanical system integration, CAD, prototyping, structural analysis, and cross-functional project leadership

.Key Responsibilitie

• sLead the end-to-end design, development, prototyping, validation, and low-volume manufacturing of custom electromechanical field service tools
• .Design and integrate mechanical systems with motors, actuators, sensors, electrical controls, and drive systems for field service applications
• .Develop safe, reliable, and ergonomic tooling capable of handling heavy components in challenging outdoor environments
• .Perform structural, thermal, and kinematic analyses using FEA, CAD software, and engineering calculations to validate product performance
• .Define functional requirements and optimize designs for manufacturability, portability, serviceability, and operational efficiency
• .Create detailed 3D models, engineering drawings, assemblies, and manufacturing documentation using SolidWorks
• .Build, assemble, and test prototypes while supporting rapid design iterations and continuous product improvement
• .Plan and execute design verification, validation testing, and Design of Experiments (DOE) to ensure product reliability
• .Develop technical documentation including operating manuals, maintenance procedures, hazard analyses (FMEA), and field training materials
• .Ensure compliance with OSHA, industry safety standards, and site-specific regulations including electrical and arc flash safety requirements
• .Manage project schedules, technical deliverables, and design reviews to support product launch timelines
• .Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams including Manufacturing, Field Service, Supply Chain, and Product Development
• .Travel up to 20% to customer sites, supplier locations, manufacturing facilities, or engineering offices as required

.Required Qualification

• sBachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline
• .Minimum 10 years of experience designing and developing electromechanical products, industrial equipment, or service tools
• .Demonstrated experience leading the design of mechanical systems used to lift, position, or manipulate large components
• .Strong experience integrating motors, actuators, sensors, motion control systems, and electrical components into mechanical assemblies
• .Proficiency with SolidWorks for 3D CAD modeling and engineering drawings
• .Experience performing structural analysis using ANSYS, SolidWorks Simulation, SimScale, or equivalent FEA software
• .Hands-on experience with prototyping, fabrication, machining, and product testing
• .Strong understanding of mechanical design principles including power transmission, motion control, gear trains, torque calculations, and load analysis
• .Experience creating engineering documentation, validation reports, and technical specifications
• .Excellent problem-solving, communication, organizational, and project management skills
• .Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced engineering environment

.Preferred Qualification

• sMaster's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• .Experience designing equipment for battery systems, renewable energy, industrial automation, or heavy equipment
• .Knowledge of fluid handling or hydraulic systems
• .Experience with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems such as Arena PLM
• .Familiarity with Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA/PFMEA)
• .Experience working in regulated manufacturing environments with OSHA and industrial safety standards
• .Experience mentoring engineers and leading cross-functional engineering projects