Mechanical Engineer IV

Mechanical Engineer IV

Full Time. Corporate HQ, Webster, TX, US

Salary Range: $ To $ Annually

Under limited supervision, the Mechanical Engineer IV works cross-functionally with a team to mature designs and to adapt existing product designs to meet customer needs. This position designs battery packs, modules, and safe-storage applications to support one or more of KULR’s product lines or customer builds. Overall, the focus is on battery safety, battery development, and mechanical systems.

• Designs, develops, prototypes, and tests all aspects of mechanical components, equipment, and machinery.
• Develops specifications for new parts or prototypes; identifies appropriate materials and processes to ensure quality, performance, and manufacturability of products.
• Create and/or modify existing CAD Drawings and other design and modeling tools to develop and improve parts and products.
• Create and/or modify mechanical processes and communicate critical features to the manufacturing team during the development of work instructions.
• Conducts in-depth analysis and tests to determine weaknesses and failures in prototypes or products.
• Develop and facilitate performance-based test procedures for materials, components, and assembled systems to validate design requirements.
• Aid in assembly of KULR products for customers.
• Operate 3-D printer(s) for prototyping purposes.
• Operate CNC(s) and create CAM files for prototyping purposes.
• Cross-train as needed in additional areas to meet organizational business needs.
• Review and sign mechanical engineering drawings/prints.
• Attend all design reviews and provide feedback.
• Other job-related duties as assigned.

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• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Materials, or Chemical Engineering.
• 7+ years of related experience.
• Science, technology or math background preferred.

• Extensive knowledge and experience with battery and related hardware testing and analysis.
• Experience with design processes involving cross-system/interface interactions (e.g., mechanical/electrical interfacing).
• Knowledge of common manufacturing processes and their applicability to mechanical design strategy.
• Familiarity with manufacturing and machining methods via CNC Mill.
• Exposure to design of structural/mechanical systems, lithium-ion battery systems.
• Experience with high energy, high power, and/or high voltage systems preferred.
• Knowledge of CAD/CAE, specifically AutoCAD, CREO, or Solid Works.
• Demonstrated ability to influence others, build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated personal accountability and integrity.
• Independent problem solving and decision making.
• Teamwork and contribution to organizational goals.
• Innovation and process improvement.
• Goal-oriented with measurable results.
• Interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong computer skills and Microsoft Office Suite proficiency.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Standing for long periods, climbing ladders, bending, and stooping required.
• Must lift up to 25 lbs unassisted.
• Noisy environments occasionally.
• Hazardous conditions occasionally.
• Small and/or enclosed spaces occasionally.
• Operating machinery and/or power tools constantly.
• Repetitive motions occasionally.
• Adjusting or moving objects up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Remaining stationary or prolonged standing or sitting constantly.
• Occasional movement between work sites.
• Light, medium, and heavy lifting occasionally.
• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles occasionally.

• Employment contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and personal transportation.
• Requires flexible work hours and travel.
• U.S. Citizen required due to federal contract requirements.
• Successful applicant must meet ITAR requirements.
• May work beyond 40 hours and weekends as needed.
• Minimum expected 50 hours per week.
• Must work during core hours of 8:30am to 4:00pm (flexible remainder).

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or others.

This job description does not state or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the incumbent. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by the supervisor in compliance with federal and state laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.