Senior Mechanical Engineering-Design

With electric vehicles expected to be nearly 30% of new vehicle sales by 2025 and more than 50% by 2040, electric mobility is becoming a reality. ChargePoint (NYSE: CHPT) is at the center of this revolution, powering one of the world’s leading EV charging networks and a comprehensive set of hardware, software and mobile solutions for every charging need across North America and Europe. We bring together drivers, businesses, automakers, policymakers, utilities and other stakeholders to make e-mobility a global reality.

Since our founding in 2007, ChargePoint has focused solely on making the transition to electric easy for businesses, fleets and drivers. At ChargePoint, we foster a positive and productive work environment by committing to live our values of Be Courageous, Charge Together, Love our Customers, Operate with Openness, and Relentlessly Pursue Awesome. Join the team that is building the EV charging industry and make your mark on how people and goods will get everywhere they need to go, in any context, for generations to come.

Interconnect Design Manager

The Mechanical Design group is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer – Interconnect Design to join our team. As a member of the MD team, you will be a driving force of innovation and helping build the future of electric vehicle charging.

We are seeking a confident and personable engineer who has exceptional manufacturing experience, including design for manufacturing, design for cost and assembly, production tooling development, with a proven track record of delivering world-class products in cross-functional teams.

As an Interconnect Design Engineer, your responsibilities will focus on the manufacturability, cost effectiveness, and design for quality of current production and new products:

Execution from architecture to mass production

Design, prototype, and refine solutions to difficult engineering challenges

Interfacing directly with global suppliers to efficiently execute designs into mass production

Identifying design opportunities for quality, cost, assembly, and manufacturing

Production tooling development and monitoring for production

Root cause and failure analysis on parts and products

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or related field

Minimum 6 years of industry experience in an Engineering role with 3 years in the Cable Harness or Interconnect design field

Understanding of cable/connector tests (cross-section, pull-out, current cycling, electrical performance)

Working knowledge of basic metallurgy, solid mechanics, and material selection as it relates to electrical contacts, conductors and insulators

crimp & crimp quality

Ability to optimize complex electrical harness wire designs, drawings, and schematics

Experience working on regulated consumer or industrial products, including the design of components or systems submitted for regulatory compliance approval

Strong working knowledge of injection molding, CNC machining, and mass production processes

A self-starter who is comfortable driving multiple parts and aspects of the product design process simultaneously

Proficient in CAD (Zuken & NX highly preferred, others accepted)

Ability to review and optimize 2D drawings, including understanding tolerances of various manufacturing methods and GD&T

Ruggedized outdoor electromechanical products (IP protection)

Strong background in failure analysis and root cause investigations

Material selection for functional and regulatory requirements

This range represents base salary and does not reflect equity, benefits or variable pay where applicable. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status or any legally protected status.

In alignment with this commitment, we ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations throughout the employment process.

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