Heron Power

Power Electronics

MechanicalEngineer,PowerElectronics

$120–190k Scotts Valley, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Mechanical Engineer, Power Electronics at Heron Power. Skills: Mechanical Design, Power Electronics, CAD, Analysis. Design mass-manufacturable parts. Design assemblies for power converters”

What You'll Achieve.

accelerating the electrification of everything; build better converters; own your designs from concept through high-volume production

Industry & Context.

Power Electronics
Problems you'll solve

problem-solving skills; solving difficult problems

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, mechatronics, or similar, 4+ years of full-time industry experience, Demonstrated exceptional ability designing mechanical parts or assemblies, Demonstrated exceptional ability working with 3D CAD, engineering fundamentals including a basic understanding of electronics, Experience designing electromechanical parts or assemblies, Experience with high volume manufacturing and processes such as fastening, sheet metal bending, stamping, injection molding, diecasting, extruding, and dispensing, Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, Ability to work independently and as part of a team, problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Nice to Have

Experience designing power electronics converters, Experience with PCBAs, connectors, fuses, and other electronic components, Experience with FEA, CFD, multi-physics modeling, or associated software (Ansys, MATLAB, Python, Simulink, StarCCM, etc. ), Experience with GD&T and tolerance analysis, Experience with reliability and validation testing, as well as DFMEAs, Experience with product lifecycle management (PLM) and controlled release processes, Experience with medium voltage (34.5kV) or grid-related products, such as converters, switchgear, circuit breakers, insulation, and shielding, experience with CATIA V6/3DX

What You'll Do.

Design mass-manufacturable parts

Design assemblies for power converters

Own parts and assemblies

Design with a first principles approach

Optimize parts through analysis

Perform hands-on work

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate closely with electrical, test, and manufacturing engineering teams; Collaborate with external suppliers; Collaborate with different engineering disciplines; Collaborate with external partners

Communication Scope

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Full Job Description

WHAT TO EXPECT  Heron Power is a startup company building cutting-edge power electronics for the 21st-century grid. We aim to debottleneck the growth of electricity generation and consumption with scalable, innovative, and less costly hardware solutions, accelerating the electrification of everything. Our first goal is to build better converters (inverters & rectifiers) to connect large-scale renewables, storage, and loads to the grid. Heron’s leadership team is made up of seasoned veterans who have designed and shipped gigawatts of power conversion products over the past decade. We understand that no one individual knows everything. We will all learn a lot together and from each other. We strive to build a collaborative, enriching environment conducive to personal, technical, and career growth. You can expect to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment, driven by first principles engineering, solving difficult problems. JOB OVERVIEW As a Mechanical Engineer, you will design, develop, and validate cutting-edge medium-voltage power electronics systems. You will design a wide range of associated parts and assemblies using a first principles design approach. Your role will involve performing a variety of tasks, including CAD, analysis, prototyping, testing, and hands-on work. You will collaborate closely with electrical, test, and manufacturing engineering teams, as well as external suppliers. You will own your designs from concept through high-volume production.   HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE - Design mass-manufacturable parts and assemblies for power converters, such as enclosures, plastics, heatsinks, insulators, transformers, connectors, PCBAs, bolted joints, and adhesive joints - Own parts and assemblies from initial concept to high volume production - Design with a first principles approach, optimizing parts through analysis (e.g. structural, thermal, tolerance) - Create 3D designs and 2D drawings using CATIA V6/3DX - Perform hands-on work such as prototyping a

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