Mechanical Design Engineer - Power Electronics Design

Mechanical Design Engineer - Power Electronics Design

About us

We are a technology powerhouse that designs, engineers, and manufactures the world's most advanced automotive technology and hypercars. Bytes to bolts, Rimac is where everything happens.

Our teams develop and produce both hardware and software solutions for our flagship, record-breaking hypercar, the Nevera, as well as for other automotive manufacturers’ vehicles. Working on technology solutions for partners such as Porsche, Hyundai, Aston Martin, Koenigsegg, Automobili Pininfarina, and others, gives Rimac a unique position of a technology leader in the high-performance electric vehicle industry. The stakes are high.

As a fast-moving company, we nurture a high-performing culture. If you are interested in joining, you must be prepared for relentless learning, adapting, and embracing new technologies. We expect an easy-going person, but also self-driven, entrepreneurial, and highly independent in their work, that will enjoy rising to the challenge and have fun pushing the limits of technology.

Our expectations are high. And we can only achieve our goals with the dedication and collaboration of our exceptional team. Our ambition is to deliver and go the extra mile. We need to expand our already industry-leading team, find the best people, and lead the charge.

Responsibilities

Develop and optimize mechanical components of the traction inverter (housing, cooling plates, sealing, mounting) ensuring robustness, manufacturability, and cost-efficiency

Design and optimize HV busbars, insulation, thermal interfaces, and plastic parts, ensuring electrical safety, EMC compliance, and mechanical durability

Work on the mechanical integration of the traction inverter within the EDU system, ensuring proper packaging and interface compatibility

Ensure compliance with automotive HV, thermal, EMC, environmental, and regulatory standards within mechanical designs

Continuous collaboration and coordination with cross-functional teams (electrical, software, validation, manufacturing)

Support testing and validation activities, analyze results, and implement design improvements to meet performance targets

Coordinate with suppliers on technical alignment, component development, and specification clarification

Prepare and maintain engineering documentation

Ensure timely completion of development milestones and maintain high standards of quality, reliability, and functional safety

Provide technical support and drive continuous improvement, innovation, and cost/performance optimization in electric powertrain systems, following internal processes and change management procedures

Requirements

Master's degree in Mechanical, Automotive or Systems Engineering

Technical knowledge and/or experience in design of electric Powertrains, technology, production and testing

Minimum 3 years of work experience in Mechanical design. Experience in electric powertrain development is highly desirable

Proficiency in CAD software (e.g., Solid Works, CATIA…) for designing and modeling components

Knowledge of materials science and properties relevant to traction inverter components

Understanding of traction inverter layout and integration, connection interfaces, EMI mitigation measures

Understanding of cooling systems specific to automotive powertrains

Proven track record of successful project completion from concept through production

Excellent knowledge of English

Experience with MS Office tools

Good planning, organization and communication skills

The ability to work under pressure and motivate others to meet tight deadlines

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail and quality

What we are like and what we offer

• Working on exciting projects in a high-performance environment pushing the limits, moving science forward while working with the global automotive manufacturers on developing the latest automotive technology.
• Flexible working hours – align with your manager and work on your own schedule.
• Educational budget and internal education programs – at Rimac, we believe in the importance of continuous learning. We provide a range of educational programs and opportunities to…