Staff Mechanical Engineer - Power Systems San Jose, California, United States

Staff Mechanical Engineer - Power Systems

San Jose, California, United States

Electric Hydrogen 's mission is to make molecules to decarbonize our world! Our outstanding people are our most important asset and will allow us to deliver hydrogen from renewable electrolysis for heavy industry, at prices below fossil fuels.

We are looking for a Staff Mechanical Engineer - Power Systems to work on new power electronics product development. You will design new solutions for generating green hydrogen and implement design releases from prototype to production.

You will be based onsite in San Jose, CA, and you will report to our Director of Power Platform.

Primary Responsibilities

Work on the design and analysis of the mechanical aspects of a high-power electronic product for hydrogen electrolysis. This includes :

Lead the power system's high-level design and architecture together with power systems electrical engineers.

Detailed mechanical design of power bussing MV transformers to DC bus interfaces for prototype and product

Collaborate with Power Electronics designers and systems engineers on optimization and modeling of the power system plant costs.

Build electromechanical interface drawings, system diagrams, design reviews, and other internal and external documentation related to this scope of work

Qualifications

• Master's in Mechanical Engineering plus 10 years relevant, or BS plus 12 years relevant experience

Proficient in 3D modeling and CAD drawings, Mechanical design, Tolerance analysis, and FMEA

Knowledge of sheet metal, extrusion, welding, casting and injection molding fabrication methods

Proficient in thermal designs, including forced air and liquid cooling

Familiar with outdoor-rated electronics packaging, corrosion, IP ratings

Knowledge of 1000 Vac unit design, including applicable NEC, UL, and IEC standards

Kiloamp-level AC and DC bussing systems; bus bars and bus ways

Compensation and Benefits | P5

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$190,000 - $225,000 USD

Actual base salary offered to the hired applicant will be determined based on their work location, level, qualifications, job-related skills, as well as relevant education or training and experience.

Base salary is just one part of Electric Hydrogen's total rewards package. We feel strongly that our team should not have to worry about having quality healthcare. In addition to the base salary offered, the hired applicant may receive :

Electric Hydrogen's benefits programs are subject to eligibility requirements.

About Electric Hydrogen

Electric Hydrogen is a team of the world's experts in scaling technologies for the post-carbon world, with a proven record in transforming the grid and transportation sectors. Backed by some of the world's top venture capital firms, we design and manufacture electrolytic hydrogen systems matched to renewable power sources to create green hydrogen by splitting water. We are building a cost-effective and transformative path between renewable energy and multiple large industrial sectors. Abundant and low-cost renewable energy sources will power the world, and Electric Hydrogen technology will use this energy to decarbonize industry through sustainable materials. We were founded in 2020 and are based in California and Massachusetts.

Electric Hydrogen is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for all to belong.We are aware that people from historically underrepresented groups are less likely to apply if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We are actively working on efforts to change this social norm. If you are excited about this role, we encourage you to apply

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