Base Power
Mechanical Design Engineer
About this role
Base is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to spearhead the design of energy products for residential and commercial use. The role involves managing all phases of mechanical development, from concepts to production, ensuring high performance and manufacturability of battery energy storage systems.
What you'll do
- Design and optimize mechanical components for battery systems
- Create detailed 3D models and manufacturing drawings using CAD software
- Conduct thermal, stress, and structural analysis for safety and reliability
- Select materials and collaborate with suppliers for quality assurance
- Integrate mechanical design with electrical systems
- Develop test plans and validate product performance
What they're looking for
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
- 3+ years of mechanical design experience
- Proficiency in CAD (3D and 2D)
- Hands-on experience with prototypes and manufacturing techniques
- Knowledge of materials science and DFM
- Strong communication skills
- Understanding of product lifecycle management
- Familiarity with safety standards in energy storage
Benefits
- Opportunity to work in a fast-paced startup environment
- Contribute to innovative projects in energy technology
- Collaborative and growth-oriented company culture
- Impact on the transition to a more resilient electrical grid
- Flexible role with evolving responsibilities
- Focus on personal and professional development
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Base Power
Base Power develops high-power-density battery energy storage systems and related hardware for residential and commercial energy applications. The company is hiring System Design, Thermal, and Mechanical Engineers for product development, plus Supply Chain and Data Engineers to build internal platforms and infrastructure supporting distributed battery operations at scale.
View all jobs at Base PowerLikely interview questions
- Walk us through a mechanical design project where you owned a component from concept to production—what were the biggest technical challenges, and how did you validate performance?
- Describe your experience with CATIA 3DX and tolerance stack analysis. Have you created manufacturing drawings with GD&T for high-volume assemblies?