Mechanical Design Engineer
Who We Are
Boulder Wind Power is developing an innovative direct drive generator and power converter technology for application in utility-scale wind turbines. In order to accelerate the development of our breakthrough generator and power electronics technology, Boulder Wind Power is currently seeking candidates in several key areas to expand our technical expertise.
As a fast-paced, early stage technology company, Boulder Wind Power thrives on a dynamic engineering process where team members are able to play a significant role in developing clean-sheet design solutions. Our team is built on an innovative and collaborative culture, and successful candidates will have a unique opportunity to make a wide range of hands-on contributions in support of our technical growth.
Based in Boulder, Colorado, we are located in the heart of an internationally-recognized center for the development of renewable energy technology, and an area consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in the US. Highly-motivated candidates with an eye towards innovation and technical leadership are encouraged to apply.
About the Job
Boulder Wind Power is currently seeking an individual to complement the company’s mechanical design and analysis capabilities. We are looking for a candidate with a combination of strong physical analysis skills and experience in employing a wide variety of analytical engineering techniques. This individual will be an integral contributor to multiple parallel design tasks, supporting hardware development relating to both generator and power electronic systems.
Successful candidates must be ‘hands-on’ and be willing to work in an interactive, fast-paced technical environment. The individual will be expected to adapt quickly to the challenges of clean-sheet engineering, and work closely with the entire technical organization in a collaborative manner on cross-functional tasks.
Responsibilities
• Support mechanical and structural design and analysis activities from subscale proof-of-concept components through full-scale validation prototypes
• Support validation efforts with hands-on participation in testing
• Design of packaging, thermal management and manufacturing technology for power converters and electronics products
• Work collaboratively across multiple engineering disciplines; including electromagnetic, electrical and thermal
• Participate in design process including:
o meeting new product introduction toll gates
o design reviews
o optimization of cost / performance of components and subsystems
o identifying technical risks
o developing risk mitigation strategies and plans
Qualifications
Our business is technical, complex, and high risk. We want someone who thrives in a dynamic and challenging environment and who has demonstrated successful track record with innovative technology development.
The successful candidate must have the following qualifications and attributes:
• Undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Five or more years of mechanical design experience (preferably within a product design environment)
• Proficiency in CAD modeling required (preferably SolidWorks)
• Proficient using FEA tools (preferably ANSYS)
• Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills, particularly relating to technical reports and documentation
Personal attributes:
· Analytical engineering style, embracing self-scrutiny to deliver quality results
· Willing to adapt to changing assignments and schedules through an agile, proactive, work ethic
· Demonstrated ability to learn new skills
· Organized, detail-oriented and reliable
· Outgoing, confident personality
In addition, the following qualifications and attributes are strongly desired:
· Experience in a manufacturing environment
· Experience creating drawings including knowledge of GD&T best practices
· Experience with FMEA and product validation
· Experience with wind turbine design and/or manufacturing practices
· Experience with and understanding of wind turbine standards and/or certification
· Experience with and understanding of electronics operation, thermal packaging, and electronic component placement including PCBs and high power components
· Advanced degrees in relevant fields of study
If you recognize this as a great opportunity that fits you well, we invite you to explore further by applying below.
Having trouble? Contact hr [at] boulderwindpower [dot] com.