Service Tool Design Engineer

Job Title: Service Tool Design Engineer
Pay up to $80-$100/hr. (DOE)
Location: On-site, Berkeley, CA
Contract- 6 Months

Our client is looking for a Mechanical Engineer to join their Field Services team. In this role you will be responsible for the design and delivery of custom field service equipment that enables safe and efficient servicing of the iron-air battery product in the field. To be considered for this role you will have a bachelor's degree in mechanical or Structural Engineering or related field and 10+ years industry experience in mechanical design

Job Duties
* The scope of your work will include electro-mechanical system design, prototyping, and integration of large field service tools to be used in harsh outdoor environments.
* One key tool from this project will need to raise and lower heavy components while standing on uneven terrain and transload the components from the lift-system
* Design material handling equipment used for lifting, moving, and servicing modules and other components in the field
* Perform hands-on prototyping of designs and collaborate with broader teams to build integrated units
* Work with vendors and field service engineers to transition designs from the prototype stage to a hardened and weatherized field service tool
* Perform testing, hand calculations, and FEA to inform specs and future design direction
* Release designs consistent with company and team best practices (drawings, tolerance analysis, etc.)
* Document system designs, usage guidelines, and validation procedures
* Support troubleshooting, maintenance, and continuous improvement of field service tools
* Possible Travel up to 20% to other offices or vendor site

Knowledge/Skills/Education/Experience
* Bachelor"s degree in mechanical or Structural Engineering or related field and 10 + years industry experience in mechanical design
* Experience leading design work for complex mechanical systems and structural design, using FEA for structural analysis
* Experience in electro-mechanical system integration, including motors (stepper, servo, or linear), actuators, and drive systems into fixtures
* Advanced understanding of mechanical power transmission, motion control, gear ratios, and torque calculation is a plus
* Proficiency in CAD, specifically SolidWorks, NX, AutoCAD. Knowledge in Human CAD or Siemens Jack is a plus
* Proficiency in ANSYS, SolidWorks Simulation, or SimScale
* Proficient with prototyping techniques and working in a machine shop environment
* Sense of urgency and self-driven to hit difficult schedule targets
* Strong communication and collaboration skills
* Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to balance speed, rigor, and safety

Belcan is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.' Belcan provides a competitive pay and benefits package. This position is offering a pay range of $80-$100/hr. however, we consider several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to education, experience, geographic location, and discipline.
Benefits offered may include health care, dental, vision, life insurance; 401(k); education assistance; paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law.