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Senior Mechanical Engineer

ziprecruiter, Palo Alto, California, United States, 94306

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We are seeking a highly skilled

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

with 7–10 years of experience in advanced electromechanical systems design. This role offers the opportunity to lead projects in motor technologies while contributing to broader mechanical design initiatives. The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to balance performance, manufacturability, and cost-effectiveness.

Ensure you read the information regarding this opportunity thoroughly before making an application. Responsibilities

Lead design initiatives for complex electromechanical systems, with a focus on

stators, rotors, and sensor technologies .

Drive engineering decisions around

winding technologies, magnet materials, lamination methods, insulation systems, and electrical interconnections .

Optimize designs for

electromagnetic performance

while ensuring manufacturability and cost efficiency.

Oversee

integration, assembly, testing, and troubleshooting

of mechanical and motor systems.

Apply

high-volume manufacturing techniques

to component design and production.

Utilize

PLM systems

for propulsion component design, including BOM structuring and engineering change control.

Perform analysis using

FEA tools

(Ansys, Abaqus, HyperWorks) and support modeling and validation with

MATLAB/Python .

Apply

GD&T and tolerance stack-up analysis

to ensure precision and quality.

Qualifications

Master’s degree in

Mechanical Engineering

(required).

7–10 years of relevant experience in

mechanical/electromechanical

design.

Proficiency in

CAD tools

(CATIA/3DExperience ).

Strong background in

PLM systems , BOM management, and engineering change control.

Skilled in

FEA software

(Ansys, Abaqus, HyperWorks).

Proficient with

MATLAB/Python

for modeling and simulation.

Expertise in

GD&T and tolerance stack-up analysis .

Hands-on experience with

integration, assembly, and testing

of complex systems.

Knowledge of

high-volume manufacturing techniques

for mechanical and motor components.

Attributes

Proven ability to

lead engineering decisions

and mentor junior engineers.

Strong problem-solving skills with focus on practical implementation.

Excellent communication and collaboration skills across teams.

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