Mechanical Engineer - Chassis Development
Mountain View, CA
Engineering /
Full-time /
On-site
As a mechanical engineer working on chassis systems, you will design the underpinnings of the Range Energy platform, where rubber meets the road. This includes wheel, tire, axle, brake, and suspension components that safely propel and cushion the Range Energy platform ensuring our customers realize energy cost savings and reduced emissions while moving goods from point A to B.
Responsibilities
- Design, build, and test chassis systems for Range Energy’s electric vehicle platform
- Prototype initial design concepts to mitigate project risk
- Collaborate company-wide at Range Energy to ensure project success
- Perform a variety of project analysis functions including DFM, DFMEA, FTA, IQC, 8D, & etc.
- Interface with customers and suppliers on a technical and project level
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Suspension, wheel/tire/axle, or foundation brakes design experience
- Experience with manufacturing methods such as stamping, casting, welding, or adhesive systems
- Demonstrated success in previous chassis design projects
- Experience with industrial grade CAD and FEA
Preferred Skills
- 5+ years of experience in vehicle structural design in the medium/heavy duty truck industry
- Familiarity with common NVH requirements and mitigation techniques
- Proficient in CATIA V5 and stress/modal analysis software
- Mechatronics and wire harness experience
- Experience and understanding of medium and heavy duty truck and trailer DOT regulations
Range Energy’s compensation package includes a competitive salary, equity for all full-time roles, and a generous benefits package. The salary range for Mountain View, CA based applicants is between $95,000 - $180,000 USD annually. The total compensation will be determined based on multiple factors including domain knowledge, experience and location.
Range Energy values applicants of all different backgrounds, experiences, and skill sets. If you think you could excel in this role (regardless if you meet all the qualifications), we encourage you to apply. Range Energy is an equal opportunity employer which means that we consider applicants for hire and make employment decisions without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or other legally protected status. Range Energy is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants who request an accommodation. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at jobs@range.energy
About Range Energy
Range Energy (Range) is accelerating the electrification of commercial transportation via powered trailers for the heavy duty truck market. With a solution that can easily hook up to any tow vehicle, Range’s powered trailers can rapidly ease the transition to electrification and meet its commercial partners' immediate needs and long-term ambitions.
At Range, we are a community of makers, doers, and creators. Our ultimate mission is to make towing cleaner, safer, and more efficient. In order to achieve that, we must be obsessed with simplifying complexity. The dedication we have for the innovative work we’re doing each day is driven by empathy for our customers. We celebrate creativity, tolerate risk, and believe in the unique advantages of speed to market.
Range was founded in 2021 and is led by a team with a breadth of EV industry expertise from Tesla, Zoox, Honda, and more. We’ve got deep experience rapidly making revolutionary vehicles - and their enabling technologies - a reality at scale. Our company is backed by leading investors including UP Partners, R7, Yamaha Motor Ventures, and more. Join us!
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