Critical Loop
Energy Systems
MechanicalEngineer
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“Mechanical Engineer at Critical Loop. Skills: Mechanical design, Prototyping, Testing, 3D CAD. Design mechanical systems. Develop mechanical systems”
What You'll Achieve.
Work will show up in real deployments
Industry & Context.
Identify and resolve design issues proactively
Comfortable working in the field or in a lab environment
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Owned a mechanical design end to end, Proficient in 3D CAD, Built and tested physical prototypes, Comfortable working in the field or in a lab environment, Makes sound engineering tradeoffs, Operates independently on multi-week workstreams
Nice to Have
Enclosure design, Thermal management, Structural analysis for power or energy systems, Energy storage, EV, Industrial equipment, Manufacturing processes, Sheet metal, Welding, Machining, Plastics, Managing fabrication vendors, Reviewing quotes, Prior work at a startup, Hardware company
What You'll Do.
Design mechanical systems
Develop mechanical systems
Iterate on mechanical systems
Own work from concept
Integrate mechanical and electrical designs
Resolve design issues
Support development testing
Troubleshoot mechanical issues
Contribute to design documentation
Contribute to engineering change processes
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work closely with diverse engineering disciplines; Work alongside electrical engineers
Process & Methodology
Manage vendors, Manage fabricators
Full Job Description
About Critical Loop Critical Loop is shaping the next generation of energy systems by building the integrated edge grid of the future. Specializing in advanced energy management and battery control systems, Critical Loop empowers businesses and communities to seamlessly unite distributed energy resources for faster, more reliable, and affordable grid access. With deep expertise in grid modernization and a passion for creating resilient, responsive energy solutions, Critical Loop drives innovation at the intersection of technology and energy. THE ROLE We are hiring a mid-senior level Mechanical Engineer to work on the physical design and development of our energy storage systems. You will own mechanical problems end to end, from concept through design, prototyping, and testing.. You will work closely with a diverse set of engineering disciplines, and your work will show up in real deployments in real environments. WHAT YOU'LL DO - Design, develop, and iterate on mechanical systems and enclosures for energy storage products - Own your work from concept through prototyping and testing - Work alongside electrical engineers to ensure mechanical and electrical designs integrate cleanly - Identify and resolve design issues proactively, before they become design problems - Support development testing and troubleshoot mechanical issues when needed - Manage vendors and fabricators to deliver parts on spec and on schedule - Contribute to design documentation, BOMs, and engineering change processes MUST-HAVES - Has owned a mechanical design end to end, from initial concept through a working deployed system, not just contributed to one - Proficient in 3D CAD such as SolidWorks, CREO, Fusion 360, or equivalent - Has built and tested physical prototypes and iterated based on results - Comfortable working in the field or in a lab environment, not just behind a screen - Makes sound engineering tradeoffs and can explain them without being asked - Operates independently on multi-week
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