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Actalent Mechanical Design Engineer in Berkeley, California
Job Title: Mechanical Design EngineerJob Description
Join our Electromechanical team as a Staff Level Technical Lead Electro-mechanical Engineer. You will be instrumental in driving the requirements, design, simulation, and testing of next-generation power systems for clean energy delivery from batteries to the grid. Your role involves designing electro-mechanical sub-assemblies to deliver power and control signals to auxiliary systems within the battery enclosure, transforming concepts into production-ready designs in a fast-paced environment. Collaborate with various engineering teams and contribute to cutting-edge technology with a remarkable mission.
Responsibilities
Provide technical leadership and mentorship within a multidisciplinary engineering team.
Own the electromechanical design of battery products, including high voltage distribution, isolation, grounding, and harnessing.
Address challenges related to electronics packaging, such as electrical isolation, sealing, thermal regulation, and shock mitigation.
Lead root cause analyses and cross-functional interface design.
Conduct mechanical design analysis including thermal, structural, and design for assembly and test.
Manage the design process from conception through iterations to mass-production.
Create drawing packages and manufacturing instructions for parts and assemblies.
Design and develop electromechanical and electrical systems to support test stand safety and improvements.
Essential Skills
Proficiency in CAD tools such as SolidWorks and NX.
Experience with high-volume manufacturing, fabrication, and prototyping techniques.
Strong fundamentals in mechanical and electrical engineering, including GD&T and first principles hand calculations.
Expertise in cost modeling and multi-physics simulations like thermal, CFD, and structural.
Ability to navigate system-level trade-offs and integrate them into architecture studies.
Solid understanding of power distribution, electrical circuits, and protection devices.
Understanding of creepage and clearance analysis and standards.
Ability to model resistive losses and run current density analysis.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Mechatronics Engineering with 8+ years of experience, or Master's degree with 6+ years of experience in developing medium to high volume products.
Experience in the automotive industry.
Familiarity with electrical standards such as NEC and battery and power conversion standards like UL9540 and UL1741.
Leadership skills with the ability to mentor and communicate effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment.
Work Environment
Work on-site in Berkeley, CA, in a dynamic and fast-paced startup environment.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Berkeley, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $100.00 - $138.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Berkeley,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 18, 2026.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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