Mechanical Engineer - Product design and Thermal Analysis

Job Summary We\’re looking for a Mechanical Engineer – Product Design and Thermal Analysis to help us design and build robust and long-lasting industrial products for the battery energy stationary storage space. This role will design the next generation of products, reduce product costs, and support production scaling through a blend of creative design and practical engineering practice. You will join a small and dynamic team and report to our Principal Engineers. About Brill Power Brill Power works at the cutting edge of energy storage, power electronics, and battery software. We are a team of problem solvers and innovators, keen to make energy storage as efficient and sustainable as possible. Established in 2016, Brill Power is a founder-run startup with roots in the Engineering Department at the University of Oxford. Our first product for the stationary storage market launched in 2021 and we are looking forward to growing our impact and expanding to new markets. We are a small and talented team based in Oxford who are looking for new members to join us for the next chapter of Brill Power. Here\’s what we\’re about: Fun is essential to success: We love what we do. We think you should too. We are not alone: We share spaces, markets, geographies, and Earth\’s resources with everyone around us. Acting in a fair and honest manner is how we work at Brill Power. We do cool stuff: We don\’t make products that are the norm. We innovate and raise the bar on what is possible. Job Overview and Responsibilities You will join Brill Power as a Mechanical Engineer – Product Design and Thermal Analysis and contribute to the modelling, design, and testing of mechanical elements of Brill Power\’s products and production automation equipment. Working within the hardware product development team, the successful candidate will design products suitable for the market. If you\’re keen to develop new technologies and work in a dynamic field, this may be the role for you. You should be confident working autonomously while also being comfortable working with the team in a fast-paced environment. Brill Power is operating a hybrid in office and working from home scheme. Due to the hands-on nature of this role, you will be needed in the lab for most of your work. If you fill most of the qualifications listed below and are excited to work on cutting-edge battery technology, we want to talk to you. Responsibilities Include: Design and develop our next generation of products from idea to production. Maintain and improve existing product designs to reduce cost and improve ease-of-manufacture. Communicate ideas through sketches, physical prototypes and CAD models. Understand, gather and communicate the mechanical requirements to build safe, high voltage, battery systems. Design and generate professional 2D CAD drawings for products and wire harnesses Work closely with the electronics team to: Identify and specify mechanical requirements to guide printed circuit board design. Design and build automated test equipment for internal and production line testing. Create products with excellent thermal performance characteristics through smart thermal design. Build and test products and related equipment in the lab. Skills and Qualifications: 3+ years in a similar role At least an undergraduate-level engineering degree (mechanical, mechatronics, product design, electronics, etc) Experience with any professional grade MCAD software (we use Solidworks) Worked on at least one project where you\’ve helped bring a product through from idea to production. Strong practical skills (building physical prototypes, mechanical assembly, general lab support). Excellent computer skills (Windows, Microsoft Office). Excellent communication and collaboration skills to interface effectively with stakeholders. Nice to have: Experience in design and manufacture of electronics products, battery systems, or high voltage industrial systems Experience with FDM 3D printers Experience with electrical test equipment (e.g., power supplies, electronic loads, oscilloscopes) Brill Power Benefits In addition to a fun and friendly team and working environment, we offer: Competitive salary, based on experience 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays Benefits package, including income protection, life insurance, and medical cover Full time, permanent role, with flexible working hours In-office tea, coffee, & snacks Regular team social events Get in touch There is no perfect candidate,and no single person can do it all, but if this sounds like you and you\’re looking for somewhere to thrive,we want to hear from you. Brill Power is an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all, without regard to their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, gender reassignment, national origin, sexual orientation, or age. If you have any questions, please contact us at jobs@brillpower.com. Brill Power is proud to be a certified Oxford Living Wage employer.