Mechanical Design Engineer

Yank Technologies, Inc. is a wireless power startup in Brooklyn, New York. We develop long-range, high power wireless charging technology. Safe. Simple. No contact required. With patented antenna and amplifier developments in resonant inductive technology, we provide a scalable solution for variable ranges of power and distances. We have multiple mobility, industrial, and space customers for a range of applications, such as wirelessly charging robotic vehicles and vehicle interior electronics.

The Mechanical Design Engineer will take on challenging mechanical design problems across our product lines, from novel mechanisms and precision assemblies to hardware that must survive demanding environments, including space. The ideal candidate is a creative problem solver who can take an open-ended engineering challenge, develop a design concept, and carry it through detailed design, prototyping, and testing.

This position requires a strong design engineer with sound judgment and a solid grasp of mechanical engineering fundamentals. Many of our problems are driven by thermal, structural, and packaging constraints, so the candidate should be comfortable reasoning through those tradeoffs and validating designs with analysis where it matters and developing practical fixes when working hardware runs into problems such as overheating. We are looking for an engineer who learns quickly and applies good mechanical design practice to unfamiliar problems.

This role offers significant ownership and variety. The Mechanical Design Engineer will work closely with electrical and systems engineers, see designs go from concept to working hardware quickly, and play a key role in taking our technology from prototype toward flight and production readiness.

Competitive compensation includes a base salary, healthcare benefits, and stock options in the company.

The primary responsibilities of the Mechanical Design Engineer are as follows:

• Solve complex mechanical design challenges, developing concepts and trade studies and carrying designs through detailed design
• Design parts, mechanisms, and assemblies in SolidWorks, including precision, adjustable, and multi-part assemblies 
• Select materials, fasteners, and manufacturing processes appropriate to each application 
• Create engineering drawings and maintain BOMs and CAD data for in-house fabrication and outside vendors 
• Apply design for manufacturing and assembly (DFM/DFA) principles and work with vendors on machined, printed, and fabricated parts 
• Hands-on experience with 3D printing, including printer operation, material selection, and design for additive manufacturing
• Assemble, test, and troubleshoot hardware in the lab, and refine designs based on results
• Develop practical thermal solutions, such as heat sinks, thermoelectric coolers, and improved conduction paths, using hand calculations and quick simulations to guide design decisions
• Participate in design reviews and produce clear documentation, test reports, and assembly procedures 
• Collaborate with electrical, systems, and manufacturing teams on system-level integration and the transition from prototype to production

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field 
• 3+ years of full-time experience in mechanical design and hardware development 
• Demonstrated ability to solve challenging mechanical design problems creatively and practically
• Strong proficiency in SolidWorks, including part and assembly modeling and drawings
• Solid understanding of mechanical, structural, and thermal design fundamentals
• Experience taking designs from concept through prototype and test
• Experience with 3D printing and design for additive manufacturing
• Hands-on experience assembling, testing, and debugging hardware
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• US Citizen or US Permanent Resident
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment, meet deadlines, and make effective and timely decisions
• Eagerness to learn new technologies and apply sound engineering to unfamiliar problems

Qualifications Preferred

• Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Working knowledge of GD&T and tolerance stack-up analysis
• Experience with FEA or thermal simulation tools (e.g., SolidWorks Simulation, Ansys)
• Machining, metalworking, or other fabrication experience
• Experience with mechanisms, precision assemblies, or electromechanical systems
• Prior experience in aerospace, automotive, industrial, or other demanding hardware applications
• Prior experience working in a startup
• Prior experience in wireless power
• Portfolio of designed and built projects