
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Rondo Energy
Company Overview
Rondo Energy
Oakland, California, United States
2020
Business Model
Renewable Energy
Rondo Energy focuses on developing innovative thermal energy storage solutions. Their technology aims to provide a sustainable and efficient way to store and utilize renewable energy.
The company generates revenue through the sale of its thermal energy storage systems and related services to industrial clients seeking to enhance their energy efficiency and sustainability.
Locations & Geography
Rondo Energy operates primarily in the United States, with a focus on California. They are also exploring opportunities in other regions where renewable energy adoption is growing.
Company Culture
Their mission is to accelerate the transition to renewable energy by providing innovative thermal storage solutions. They value sustainability, innovation, and collaboration in their approach to business.
Rondo Energy promotes a dynamic and inclusive work environment that encourages creativity and teamwork. Employees are empowered to contribute ideas and solutions that drive the company's mission forward.
The company is committed to the professional growth of its employees, offering training and development programs that enhance skills relevant to the renewable energy sector.
Activities & Projects
Rondo Energy is currently working on several projects aimed at deploying their thermal energy storage technology in various industrial applications. These projects are designed to demonstrate the effectiveness of their solutions in real-world settings.
The company is at the forefront of innovation in thermal energy storage, developing systems that can store energy for long durations, thus enabling better integration of renewable energy sources like solar and wind.
Rondo Energy is dedicated to sustainability, ensuring that their products contribute to reducing carbon emissions and enhancing energy efficiency in industrial processes.
Career Opportunities
Typical job openings at Rondo Energy include roles in engineering, project management, and research and development. They seek individuals passionate about renewable energy and innovation.
Rondo Energy offers competitive salaries, health benefits, and opportunities for professional development. They also promote a healthy work-life balance for their employees.
Contact Information
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We are seeking a driven and innovative Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the design and development of Rondo's proprietary heat battery systems. In this role, you'll design critical systems, components, and tooling that will enable the large-scale deployment of RHBs across global industrial processes.
Your work will directly shape the systems that can replace fossil-fired boilers worldwide and contribute to one of the most significant industrial transformations in history.
Join our team and together we can reduce world CO₂ emissions by 10% in 10 years, and by 15% in 15 years!
What You Will Do
- Convert product requirements into technical specifications, develop conceptual and detailed designs along with necessary risk assessments
- Perform engineering analysis, prototyping and/or testing required to deliver robust and cost-effective solutions on the core technology as well as tooling and other equipment to support manufacturing, testing and other efforts
- Lead multiple projects concurrently, managing timelines and budgets
- Develop scalable manufacturing processes and procedures; establish training and quality standards
- Design for high volume manufacturability and lower cost
- Prepare specifications, working drawings, instructions and other related documents
- Select equipment with a focus on functionality, scalability, and cost-effectiveness
- Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, product, and operations teams to drive real-time product development
- Propose and execute product cost models and cost reduction initiatives
- Lead technical discussions and design review meetings
- Support procurement by defining technical specifications and qualifying vendors
What You Will Bring
- 5+ years of engineering experience from multiple industries and technologies (energy industry experience is a plus).
- A BS degree in Mechanical Engineering or related areas
- Hands-on experience with successful product designs, cost optimization, and design-for-manufacturability
- Ability to solve mechanical engineering problems and develop conceptual designs across various mechanical engineering disciplines, particularly heat transfer, mass flow, and mechanics
- Ability to perform engineering analyses in 1D or 3D
- Demonstrated creativity and a proven track record of innovation
- Fluency in Solidworks
- A strong preference for working in highly collaborative teams; you are communicative, inclusive, and a good teammate.
What We Offer
- Comprehensive Medical Benefits
- Dental & Vision Benefits
- Life Insurance and ADD
- Up to 13 paid holidays per year, in addition to a company week-long holiday in December
- Flexible time off policy
- Catered lunches on-site
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Rondo HQ is close to Oakland airport - one block from the Bay - and has stunning Bay views!
This role is on-site, and necessitates being present at our Alameda HQ 4-5 days per week. The estimated annual salary range for this role is $150,000 to $180,000 and it would be eligible for Rondo's excellent benefits listed above plus additional compensation in the form of equity. Please note that some pay bands may have wide ranges of compensation to accommodate candidates' diverse sets of skill levels and experience.
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About the role
October 7, 2025
Full Time
Company
October 7, 2025
On-site
USD 150k–180k yearly
- Alameda, California, United States
5+ years
UTC-07:00
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