Senior Mechanical Engineer

Posted 6 Hours Ago
Be an Early Applicant
Houston, TX, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Artificial Intelligence • Energy • Renewable Energy
The Role
Lead structural and mechanical validation for energy infrastructure products: perform stress, fatigue, vibration, thermal and seismic analysis; lead/review FEA; ensure safety and compliance; evaluate failure modes; collaborate with cross-functional teams; produce mechanical documentation and support commissioning and operations.
Summary Generated by Built In

ON.energy is building the power infrastructure that makes the AI era possible. As AI demand surges past what the grid and traditional data centers can support, ON.energy provides a new class of power technology proven at gigawatt scale and trusted by the world’s leading cloud and AI companies. Our systems are already deployed across 2.5 GW of hyper-scale campuses, validated by top U.S. national labs, and certified for grid-safe operation by major utilities. With real products in the field, we’re scaling faster than the grid can, transforming power from a bottleneck into a competitive advantage for the companies building the future.

Senior Structural Mechanical Engineer – Energy Infrastructure ProjectsRole Overview

We are seeking a Senior Structural Mechanical Engineer with strong experience in structural analysis and mechanical system validation to support the design activities for the products deployed for our energy infrastructure and mission-critical projects.

This is a product-focused role—we need someone who can speak fluently about ensuring the structural integrity, mechanical reliability, and safety of equipment and supporting structures under static and dynamic operating conditions, ideally has experience with mission-critical applications, and can interface with project, commissioning, and O&M engineering teams.

What You’ll Do
  • Perform structural stress and fatigue analysis for mechanical assemblies, enclosures, and supporting infrastructure used in ON.energy’s product offering.

  • Lead and/or review Finite Element Analysis (FEA) models or reports to validate mechanical designs under static, dynamic, thermal, and seismic loading conditions.

  • Ensure mechanical and structural safety under operational loads, transportation loads, vibration, and environmental conditions.

  • Evaluate failure modes and recommend design improvements to enhance durability, reliability, and lifecycle performance.

  • Collaborate across teams including BESS, Power Electronics, and Controls to ensure integrated system performance.

  • Support development and review of mechanical documentation including calculations, reports, specifications, and as-built drawings.

  • Participate in product design sprints with the development team.

  • Provide technical input during product design iterations based on lessons learned from project engineering design, installation, commissioning, and operations.

Required Qualifications
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a similar technical field.

  • Experience: 10+ years of hands-on structural and mechanical engineering experience in project-based or industrial settings.

  • Technical Expertise: Strong experience performing stress analysis, fatigue analysis, and vibration assessment.

  • Compliance: Demonstrated experience ensuring structural safety and compliance with applicable engineering standards and codes.

  • Documentation: Ability to interpret engineering drawings and develop detailed reports and calculations.

  • Soft Skills: Project management skills alongside excellent communication skills across technical and non-technical teams.

  • Travel: Willing to travel up to 20% for product FAT inspection and site commissioning witnessing.

Preferred Plus
  • Experience designing heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems.

  • Understanding of thermodynamics and fluid flow analysis related to cooling systems.

For US-based roles - What you’ll get:

  • Competitive salary + annual performance-based bonus eligibility
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid time off and company holidays 

For Mexico-based roles - What you’ll get:

  • Competitive salary + annual performance bonus eligibility
  • Christmas Bonus (Aguinaldo): 30 days
  • Major medical expenses and life insurance
  • Paid time off and holidays (per local policy)

For all roles:

  • Professional development and growth opportunities
  • Opportunity to grow with a mission-driven team shaping the future of clean energy
  • Equal Opportunity: ON.energy is committed to equal employment opportunity and to maintaining a work environment free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation.
  • Accommodations: If you need an accommodation during the application process, email [email protected]
  • Benefits vary by role and location and are subject to change.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar technical field
  • 10+ years of hands-on structural and mechanical engineering experience in project-based or industrial settings
  • Strong experience performing stress analysis, fatigue analysis, and vibration assessment
  • Experience performing structural safety and compliance with applicable engineering standards and codes
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings and develop detailed reports and calculations
  • Project management skills and excellent communication across technical and non-technical teams
  • Willingness to travel up to 20% for product FAT inspection and site commissioning witnessing
  • Experience designing HVAC systems
  • Understanding of thermodynamics and fluid flow analysis related to cooling systems
Am I A Good Fit?
beta
Get Personalized Job Insights.
Our AI-powered fit analysis compares your resume with a job listing so you know if your skills & experience align.

The Company
HQ: Miami, Florida
165 Employees

What We Do

ON.energy is building the backbone of energy and AI infrastructure, powering grid-safe data centers and mission-critical facilities. The company supplies and operates hyperscale power systems that solve the toughest resilience challenges, delivering custom solutions for AI data centers, mission-critical facilities, and front-of-the-meter assets. Its track record spans industrial, manufacturing, infrastructure, transportation, and grid-scale storage. With patented technology and proprietary software, ON.energy develops projects worldwide that set new benchmarks for resilience.

Similar Jobs

Apptronik Logo Apptronik

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Computer Vision • Hardware • Machine Learning • Robotics • Software
Easy Apply
Hybrid
Austin, TX, USA
355 Employees

Apptronik Logo Apptronik

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Computer Vision • Hardware • Machine Learning • Robotics • Software
Easy Apply
Hybrid
Austin, TX, USA
355 Employees

Apptronik Logo Apptronik

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Computer Vision • Hardware • Machine Learning • Robotics • Software
Easy Apply
Hybrid
Austin, TX, USA
355 Employees

Stantec Logo Stantec

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Other • Real Estate • Consulting
Hybrid
Houston, TX, USA
22253 Employees

Similar Companies Hiring

Idler Thumbnail
Artificial Intelligence
San Francisco, California
6 Employees
Hanover Park Thumbnail
Artificial Intelligence • Fintech • Software • Financial Services
New York, New York
42 Employees
Onshore Thumbnail
Artificial Intelligence • Fintech • Software • Financial Services
New York, New York
60 Employees

Sign up now Access later

Create Free Account

Please log in or sign up to report this job.

Create Free Account