Staff Motor Design Engineer (Palo Alto) Job at ALSO., Palo Alto, CA

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  • ALSO.
  • Palo Alto, CA

Job Description

About Also.

Were Also, an electric mobility company originally conceived as a part of Rivian. Were a passionate team of builders, dreamers, doers, and innovators, focused on creating entirely new (not to mention, innovative and delightful) vertically integrated, small EVs designed to meet the global mobility challenges of today and tomorrow. Our mission is to inspire everyone to ride alsoreplacing many local car, truck, and SUV miles with ones on vehicles that are more affordable, more enjoyable, and 10-50x more efficient.

Also is looking for a Staff Motor Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the mechanical development of current and future electric motors from concept through production.

What You Will Do

  • Design 3D modeling of stators, rotors, sensors, and fasteners.
  • Create drawing packages and manufacturing instructions for parts and assemblies.
  • Perform linear static stress analyses for static and dynamic systems.
  • Execute a design verification process and report (DVP&R) to validate requirements.
  • Develop and maintain program-specific design failure mode and effects analyses (DFMEAs).
  • Coordinate validation efforts between Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers.
  • Drive motor design iteration between electromagnetic design and manufacturing.
  • Make decisions on motor type, winding technology, magnet material, lamination stamping and joining, electrical insulation, and interconnections.
  • Design and select speed and temperature sensors.
  • Collaborate with other mechanical, electrical, control, manufacturing, and test engineers to take designs from a clean sheet through prototypes into mass production.
  • Assist hands-on in engineering prototype builds and component fabrication.

What You Will Bring

  • Proficiency with CAE analysis software packages like Ansys, Abaqus, Hyperwork, or similar.
  • Experience in CAD and systems (Catia/3D Experience preferred, but not required).
  • Experience with PLM systems, engineering changes, deviations, BOM structuring, etc.
  • Strong fundamental knowledge of material properties and heat treatments.
  • Strong fundamental knowledge of statics, dynamics, and mechanics of materials.
  • Experience with high-volume manufacturing processes for motor fabrication (stamping, winding, welding, etc.).
  • Experience with Matlab and/or Python.
  • Fundamental knowledge of motor design variables and their effect on torque, power, speed, losses, and noise.
  • Knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) and tolerance stack-up analyses.
  • Proficiency in hands-on mechanical integration, assembly, troubleshooting, and documentation of mechanical and electromechanical systems.

Why Also.

Were passionate about helping the world find a better way to get therewherever it is youre headed. Were located in the heart of Silicon Valley and have brought together a world-class team from some of the biggest brands in the technology, automotive, cycling, outdoor recreation, and retail spaces. Together were working hands-on to imagine, design, and build an entirely new solution to a global set of transportation challenges.

The salary for this position ranges from $165,000 to $230,000 per year , depending on experience and qualifications.

Perks and Benefits

  • Robust health coverage. Excellent health, dental, and vision insurance covered up to 100% by Also with FSA & HSA options.
  • One Medical membership and dedicated insurance advocates.
  • Rich fertility and family building benefits with Progyny.
  • Flexible time off.
  • 401(k) match.
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Job Tags

Full time, Local area, Flexible hours,

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