Mechanical Engineer II

Emporia is accelerating the energy transition by helping small commercial and residential consumers save up to 50% on their utility bills. We combine automated energy management tools, real-time 24 / 7 energy monitoring with Utility rate schedules and wholesale energy prices to give our customers true insight into how they are using and spending money on energy. Our Smart Outlets, EV chargers, home batteries and cloud integrations to thermostat and EV APIs allow us to reduce pollution, shift usage to less expensive times and save our customers money.

At Emporia, hardware products are the tip of the spear - attracting customers, fueling data analytics, and enabling demand response through integration with Emporia's energy management platform. We provide our customers with reliable, high value-added products at industry-leading pricing.

Role Overview

We are looking for a mid-level mechanical engineer or industrial designer to join our team. This role will be primarily focused on injection molded components for our various product lines. Experience with indoor and outdoor rated products is desired but not required. The role will be wide ranging from product conception through the entire development process up to mass manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Design and Modeling : Create and refine injection molded component designs using Fusion 360, turning technical concepts into precise 3D models with quick, iterative prototyping.
• Technical Analysis : Run advanced finite element analysis to optimize material selection, predict component performance, and generate insights that drive product innovation.
• Cross-Team Collaboration : Bridge mechanical, electrical, and test engineering teams, solving complex design challenges and ensuring seamless integration of hardware solutions.
• Quality and Improvement : Develop and implement rigorous quality checks, continuously optimizing designs and maintaining detailed documentation in PLM systems.
• Innovation and Growth : Stay ahead of industry trends, contribute to product roadmaps, and continuously expand technical skills through targeted research and learning.

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What We Offer

Career Growth : Be part of a fast-growing company at the forefront of home energy innovation.

Benefits : medical / dental / vision insurance, 401(k), employee stock option program, paid holidays plus unlimited PTO, discounts on Emporia products and partner offerings.

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