Mechanical Engineer

About the Job

Position Title:

Mechanical Engineer



Company Overview:

Optiwind is a 4 year-old wind energy start-up on the move.​ Started in 2007, we have developed a brand new wind turbine technology perfect for schools, factories, retailers and others who are looking to generate and use their own renewable energy.​ Less expensive than the grid without any government subsidy and already achieving significant customer interest, Optiwind is poised to become a major global player in this multi-billion dollar market.​


We are currently completing our development stage and will soon be launching our products into this rapidly growing market.​ Reporting to the Mechanical Engineering Director, this newly created position will play a key role in the design and development of components and systems (electro-mechanical and structural) for current and next generation wind turbine products utilizing analysis, computer aided design and hands on testing.​


Position Responsibilities:

· Drive conceptual design and modeling of the components and systems within the wind turbine utilizing materials and components that are commercially available today.​

· Perform structural, fluid pressure drop and fluid force calculations.​

· Maintain consistent CFD and FEA analysis, design, prototype fabrication and test practices to verify design quality and manufacturing readiness for both 100kw and 300kw turbine systems.​

· Interact with designers and other in-house engineering personnel to prepare test specifications and ensure if design meets functional and performance specifications including: design for performance, design for manufacturing, design for cost, and design for reliability.​

· Maintain balance between the support of conceptual modeling and detail design requirements for next generation Optiwind products and the sustaining design improvements and modifications of existing wind turbine product designs.​

· Develop relationships with key suppliers to develop hardware and optimize design parameters and assembly processes for this complex product.​

· Work effectively cross-functionally with suppliers, vendor engineering, purchasing and manufacturing in support of product cost, quality and delivery schedules.​



Key Qualifications:

· Mechanical Engineer possessing a 2-5 years of “hands on” product design and project management experience combined with successful product development/​commercialization of a technology based product which is electro-mechanical in nature.​ Innovative industry experience preferred.​

· The Mechanical Engineer must have a general knowledge and experience with various manufacturing processes (plastics, sheet metal, stamping, casting, NVH testing, welding).​

· Exposure to system integration involving complex structural and/​or fluid mechanics highly desirable.​

· The candidate of choice must have experience designing and testing components and assemblies from concept to market.​ Work experience in a high volume, tight tolerance, shortened lead-time product cycle is preferred.​

· Knowledgeable of 3D CAD and Modeling tools (SolidWorks preferred).​

· Machine design and/​or assembly experience preferred.​

· Ability and desire to travel up to 10-15%​ of the time.​

· BS Engineering (MS Preferred) in Mechanical, Aeronautical or related Engineering discipline.​



Compensation:

Highly attractive compensation package that includes strong base salary, bonus potential, stock options, health benefits, 401(k) plan with company matching, generous holiday/​vacation plan, employee referral bonus plan.​