Mechanical Engineer

Stryten Energy is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer in Alpharetta, GA, responsible for designing and documenting Li-Ion Batteries for Motive Power Applications. The role involves creating design prototypes using SolidWorks, conducting usability tests, and managing technical data. Candidates should have a BS in Mechanical Engineering and 3-5 years of experience. The position requires on-site work and may involve occasional travel.
Overview

We partner with our customers to identify their needs and then find the best solution for that need, regardless of technology. We are not betting our future on any one solution. Instead, we believe the future will involve great battery technology, which will include both advanced lead and lithium solutions, depending on customer needs.

The Mechanical Design Engineer will be responsible for the design and documentation of Li-Ion Batteries for Motive Power Application. They will be responsible for designing, developing, and enhancing Li-Ion products optimized for cost-effectiveness, reliability, efficiency, and durability. The candidate will be a member of a mechanical engineering team and be part of a multi-disciplinary team to develop products and systems for a wide range of applications.

Stryten Energy is located north of Atlanta in Alpharetta, GA.

Responsibilities

Assessing a design brief to gauge the design requirements
• Conducting and/or using research on user experience and needs, current market trends, and general functionality
• Developing solutions that solve user problems
• Determining whether a design solution is user-friendly, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly
• Creating multiple iterations of design prototypes using SolidWorks CAD tools
• Conducting rigorous usability tests and modifying the product based on the test results
• Evaluating design solutions against industry standards and regulations
• Vendor development support
• Other duties as assigned.

Technical Data Management:
• Capability to manage and control the configuration of technical data in SolidWorks PDM.
• Bill-of-material (BOM) creation and update
• Implementing technical data management within the requirements of an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.

Qualifications

Education, Experience, Certifications
• BS degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 3-5 years of experience in mechanical design. Prior Internship in Li-Ion considered
• A minimum of 1000 hours using SolidWorks and experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Competencies, Skills, Knowledge
• Good understanding of mechanical principles, tolerancing, and strength of materials
• Experience using GD&T per ASME Y14.5-2009 is considered an asset
• Demonstrated creative problem-solving skills
• Creative and ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
• Experience managing UL or other certifications a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in current manufacturing processes, including weldments, sheet metal, and injection molding

Environment & Physical Demands
• This position requires you to be on site at our Alpharetta, GA Headquarters location.
• Office work, product development, and manufacturing environments
• The position involves sitting for extended periods while working on a computer, as well as standing and walking during meetings and site visits
• The role may require occasional visits to manufacturing sites, where you will need to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)

Travel
• Travel as required to meet business needs

EEO

Stryten Energy is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

About Our Company

Stryten Energy helps solve the world’s most pressing energy challenges with a broad range of energy storage solutions across the Essential Power, Motive Power, Transportation, Military and Government sectors. Headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, we partner with some of the world’s most recognized companies to meet the growing demand for reliable and sustainable energy storage capacity. Stryten powers everything from submarines to subcompacts, microgrids, warehouses, distribution centers, cars, trains and trucks. Our stored energy technologies include advanced lead, lithium and vanadium redox flow batteries, intelligent chargers and energy performance management software that keep people on the move and supply chains running. An industry leader backed by more than a century of expertise, Stryten has The Energy to Challenge the status quo and deliver top-performing energy solutions for today and tomorrow. Learn more at stryten.com.