Mechanical Engineer Intern

Lunar Energy was founded to transition homes to 100% clean energy-making our electricity greener, our air cleaner and our energy more safe, secure and reliable for all. We're a fast-growing, global company building the world's best clean energy products to electrify all homes and connect communities to form clean, resilient virtual power plants.

As a Mechanical Engineering Intern for Lunar's Mechanical Design Team you will be responsible for failure analysis, design iteration and quality/manufacturing support within our revolutionary home energy products. We are looking for people who are passionate about a more sustainable future and want to make that vision a reality. An ideal candidate is excited and ready to collaborate closely with and learn from a small, dedicated team, supported by a committed mentor. Engineers at Lunar are hands-on and involved in a wide range of facets of the product, from applying fundamental physical principles in design to working with high-volume production suppliers.

On a given day at Lunar, you'll likely...

• Work back and forth with collaborators across the company to continuously refine and improve our understanding of how our products can create the greatest impact, get to market quickly, and operate reliably for our customers
• Brainstorm and evaluate new solutions, weigh pros and cons, and present recommendations to leadership
• Efficiently test ideas and designs: anything from back-of-the-envelope calculations to physical tests and multi-physics simulations
• Design high-performance, reliable, low cost parts and assemblies, employing a variety of high-volume manufacturing processes
• Create 3d models, drawings and other part specifications
• Create prototype parts or fixtures utilizing on-site resources including 3D printing, laser cutting, milling
• Define manufacturing processes and inspection methods
• Collaborate directly with part manufacturers to support prototypes and production hardware
• Engage with subject matter experts and material suppliers to build up a knowledge base on specific manufacturing processes

Desired Skills/Experience

• Mechanical Design
  • Extensive experience in 3D Modeling software (e.g. Onshape, NX, Solidworks)
  • Fundamental knowledge of 2D Drawing creation and tolerancing (GD&T experience valuable)
  • Basic ability to analyze designs using Statics/Load Path Analysis, Finite Element Analysis, and Tolerance Analysis
  • Prototyping skills using 3D printing, machining, sheet metal bending, laser cutting, and general machine shop tools
• Manufacturing Support
  • Ability to manage communication with multiple suppliers in parallel in a timely and organized manner
  • Experience working with contract manufacturers (domestic or international) to make product improvements during a production phase
  • Preferred: Experience communicating with component suppliers including Design for Manufacturing report review and First Article Inspection
• Communication
  • Skilled at clear verbal and written communication including concise slide deck creation and email correspondence
  • Ability to generate detailed design documentation
  • Ability to give kind and direct feedback and receive feedback with an open mind

Our DE&I Philosophy

Lunar Energy is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to attracting, developing and retaining diverse talent by supporting an inclusive workplace. Lunar recruits, hires, trains, promotes, compensates, and administers all personnel actions without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by applicable law.

Our Compensation Philosophy

Our goal is to ensure that all Lunar Energy employees are fairly compensated. Please note that the salary range information that follows is a good faith estimate for this position provided pursuant to the Pay Transparency for Pay Equity Act for California applicants. The salary range estimate for this position depending on level of experience is: $30 - $35 USD.

The actual offer, reflecting the total compensation package & benefits, will be at the company's sole discretion, and determined by factors including but not limited to years of experience, job level, geographic location, and other relevant business considerations. The company also reserves the right to amend or modify this job description, employee perks, and benefits at any time.