What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Engineer - Test Infrastructure position at Global Connect Technologies?
Job Description:
We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer dedicated to the design and implementation of high-fidelity test beds. In this role, you won't just be building hardware; you’ll be building the "truth machines" that derisk our iron-air battery technology. You will focus on the mechanical architecture of aux-level and pack-level test stands, ensuring our product development lifecycle is backed by robust, scalable, and representativ
ephysical data
.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the scaling of our battery technology and be part of the growth of a fast-moving company with breakthrough technology and an incredible missio
n!
What You’ll
- Do:
Design & Development: Lead the mechanical design of complex test beds, from conceptual - CADthrough to fabrication and assembly. This includes HVAC systems, thermal management syst
- ems,hydrogen management systems, electrolyte management systems, and air-handling systems
- forBESS compone
- nts.System-Level Integration: Create test environments that accurately simulate real-world condit
- ionsfor our battery packs and auxiliary systems (pumps, manifolds, and power electroni
- cs).Derisking & Validation: Work closely with the Design Engineering and Test teams to trans
- latehigh-level testing requirements into functional mechanical hardware that identifies failure m
- odesearly in the development cy
- cle.Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Electrical, Controls, and Chemical Engineer
- s tointegrate sensors, actuators, and DAQ (Data Acquisition) hardware into your mechanical desi
gns.
What You’ll B
- ring:
BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering or related - field.5 years of experience in mechanical design and/or test equipment development (battery or
- energysystems experience is a
- plus).Proficiency with mCAD tools (SolidWorks, NX,
- etc.)Experience working in a Manufacturing Engineering environment, delivering on production-q
- ualitytools and de
- signs.Strong understanding of safety and compliance considerations in high-power and/or ch
- emicalenviron
- ments.Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to balance speed, rigor, and s
- afety.Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work cross-functionall
- y in afast-paced enviro