Principal Mechanical Engineer, IONATE

• Requiring extensive knowledge and experience in mechanical and thermal design, test and manufacturing
• You will need an innovative approach to engineering with well-grounded reasoning and experience
• A degree in electromechanical or mechanical engineering
• Experience using CAD tools such as Onshape and schematic capture and layout tools
• Proven experience in designing systems that comply with EMC/EMI standards
• Hands-on experience in designing and testing systems to achieve UL/TUV certification for commercial readiness
• Experience building systems to withstand harsh environments with temperature differentials, high humidity, and dusty conditions, working to IP or NEMA standards
• Skilled in performing analysis using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) tools
• Communication skills enabling you to work with various teams across the globe
• Actively participate in technical development and testing across a multi-disciplinary team including transformer, power electronics, electrical, systems, and software engineers
• A drive to learn new things!

Desirable

• IONATE is a deep technology start-up building the technology backbone for smart grids. Our team is looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer who will be responsible for developing and implementing real time software, taking concepts through to commercial product for customers
• This position will involve working with our hardware team, focusing on converter design and thermal cooling systems with a high degree of electro-mechanical integration
• Importantly you will contribute to live ongoing projects and work with the team to continue developing our HIT technology
• Design and develop cabinet enclosures, electro-mechanical interfaces, and custom components, working closely with manufacturing partners and designers
• Design and develop air-to-air and liquid-to-air cooling systems for high-power components and power modules
• Work in close tandem with power electronics and electrical engineers to design and build mechanical assemblies for converters, switchgear, control, and protection equipment
• Experience in problem-solving and concurrent engineering practices – structured, logical approach to investigate issues and solve problems in an effective cross-functional manner
• Ensure industry-relevant quality, safety, and design standards are met at every stage
• Hands-on design validation and testing in the lab/workshop and field environment
• Use tools and equipment to validate mechanical designs, build concept prototypes and one-off units for special projects
• Actively participate in technical development and testing across a multi-disciplinary team including transformer designers, power electronics designers, control, and software engineers
• Work to clear timescales and collaborate with a cross-functional team to deliver projects on time, with ambitious product targets
• Be responsible for hardware and component selection, working alongside project management and procurement specialists to maintain BOMs and manage supply chain risks
• Manage and run the mechanical engineering team, taking on the responsibility of line management and technical leadership
• Manage team resources and schedule to ensure that projects are delivered on time and within scope
• Create and maintain documentation such as requirements and specification documents testing reports, tolerance and withstand studies, data packs for manufacturing, O&M manuals, GA (General Arrangement) drawings, component drawings, CAD models and BOMs
• Work with technical and projects teams to develop supplier and partner relationships to ensure procurement risks are minimised
• Work with our manufacturing partners to ensure smooth transition from prototypes to mass production, own the technical management of this relationship with other key technical partners