Job Title: Mechanical Engineer II

Job Type: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary: $86,900 - $124,100

Location: Onsite Webster, Texas

Reports to: Sr. Engineering Manager, Advanced Programs

Position Overview:

Under limited supervision, Mechanical Engineer II works cross-functionally with a team to mature designs and to adapt existing product designs to meet customer needs, a process which involves comprehensive CAD and design engineering, rigorous testing and analysis activities, interaction in a dynamic team environment, and interfacing with KULR's customers. This position designs battery packs, modules, and safe-storage applications to support one or more of KULR's product lines or customer builds. Overall, Mechanical Engineer II focuses on the areas of battery safety, battery development, and mechanical systems.

Functions:

• Designs, develops, prototypes, and tests all aspects of mechanical components, equipment, and machinery. Develops specifications for new parts or prototypes. Identifies appropriate materials and processes to ensure the quality, performance, and manufacturability of products.
• Create and/or modify existing CAD Drawings. Uses CAD software and other design and modeling tools to develop and improve parts and products.
• Create and/or modify mechanical processes and communicate critical features to our manufacturing team during the development of work instructions.
• Conducts in depth analysis and tests to determine weaknesses and failures in prototypes or products.
• Develop and facilitate performance-based test procedures for materials, components and assembled systems to validate design requirements.
• Aid in assembly of KULR products for customers.
• Operate 3-D printer(s) for prototyping purposes.
• Operate CNC(s) (Computerized Numerical Control) and create CAM files for prototyping purposes.
• Cross-training as needed in additional areas to meet organizational business needs.
• Reviews and signs mechanical engineering drawings/prints
• Attends all design reviews and provides feedback
• Conducts analysis and tests to determine weaknesses and failures in prototypes or products.
• Other job-related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:N/A.

REQUIREMENTS

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field, required or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• 2-4 years of related experience.
• Science, technology or math background preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):

• Extensive knowledge of to test and analysis of batteries and related hardware. (desired)
• Extensive experience involving design processes with cross system/interface interactions (e.g., mechanical/electrical interfacing).
• Extensive knowledge of common manufacturing processes and applicability to mechanical design strategy (e.g., design of parts for injection mold vs. for machining).
• Knowledge of manufacturing and machining methods via CNC Mill.
• Exposure to design of structural/mechanical systems, lithium-ion battery systems.
• Experience working with high energy systems, high power systems, and/or high voltage systems preferred.
• Knowledge of CAD/CAE, specifically AutoCAD, CREO, or SolidWorks
• Demonstrated ability to influence others, build effective relationships with both internal and external stakeholders to accomplish business objectives.
• Demonstrated ability to assume personal accountability, address limitations, exhibits honesty and respect towards others, the company and oneself.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, assessing business needs and using problem solving skills to address challenges.
• Demonstrated ability to serve and actively contribute as an active team member on the immediate team and the larger organization. Ability to support the team effort without necessarily taking the lead.
• Able to generate new insights into situations and encourage innovation to generate successful outcomes. Creates, designs, and implements programs or processes.
• Ability to achieve measurable goals and results to support of organizational success.
• Ability to understand and analyze underlying organizational issues.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills to build effective relationships to achieve business results.
• Strong demonstrated written and verbal communication skills to work effectively with a wide range of individuals in a diverse community.
• Cooperative spirit within a team of diverse cultures while working in a fast-paced environment with multiple deadlines and frequently changing priorities.
• Intermediate use of computers and Microsoft Office Suite Applications such as Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook.

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee may encounter while performing this job's essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Office Work Environment

Sedentary work. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and viewing a computer terminal. Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, which permits the employee to communicate effectively on the telephone and in person. Sufficient manual dexterity with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to frequently operate a personal computer (estimated 50%-75% of the typical workday) and other office equipment. Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permit the employee at a computer workstation for an extended period.

Work Environment

• Standing for long periods of time, climbing up and down ladders, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stooping, and stretching are generally required to perform the functions of this position.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted.
• Noisy environments. Occasionally
• Hazardous conditions. Occasionally
• Small and/or enclosed spaces. Occasionally
• Operating machinery and/or power tools. Constantly
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers. Occasionally
• Adjusting or moving objects up to 50 pounds in all directions. Occasionally
• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods. Constantly
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another. Occasionally
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing. Occasionally
• Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces. Occasionally
• Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds. Occasionally
• Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds. Occasionally
• Heavy work that includes moving objects up to 100 pounds or more. Occasionally
• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like. Occasionally

Special Conditions:

• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.
• Must have a current, valid driver's license.
• Must be able to provide own transportation between work locations.
• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen due to federal contract requirements.
• Successful applicant must meet ITAR requirements.
• Must be able to work beyond 40h and weekends as needed.
• Must be able to work an expected minimum of 50 hours per week.
• Must able to work during KULR core hours of 8:30am to 4:00pm (remaining daily time is flexible)