Position Title: Mechanical Design Engineer
Position Type: Full Time
Reports To: Director of Engineering
Location: 62958 Layton Ave, Suite 2 Bend, Oregon 97701
Position and Company Overview
Onboard Dynamics is leveraging today’s traditional energy fuels while also leading the transition to the next generation of energy fuels to power the needs of transportation, particularly for fleets, and to provide critical solutions for the natural gas and renewable natural gas industry. As a former ARPA-E awardee, the company developed innovative natural gas compression technology allowing a low-pressure natural gas source to be compressed up to 3600 psi – all integrated within an engine platform. It runs on natural gas to compress natural gas without the need for electricity. The company’s first product to market was the GoFlo® CNG-80 natural gas compressor, launched in 2018, and the GoVAC Flex launched in 2021.
Onboard Dynamics is looking for a talented engineer to work in a fast-paced technology development and commercialization environment. This position will involve a variety of tasks including design review, modeling, and documentation of natural gas compressor technologies.
In this role, you will interface with Project Management, Manufacturing and Operations, Electrical/Controls Engineering, and Administration to ensure timely and effective execution of company milestones and deliverables associated with the mechanical design of the Onboard Dynamics products (GoFLO, GoVAC). This will include designing the mechanical systems, solid modeling, and drawings following standard GD&T. Component and system modeling including basic FEA, CFD along with static and dynamic system analysis. High-pressure system analysis and design with compressed natural gas. Dynamometer and test facility design & operation. Working with the company’s selected manufacturing partners to gather the required as-built specifications and documentation for the latest version of the product. This position will be based in the Onboard Dynamics Bend office, some limited travel may be required.
Responsibilities
• Perform 3D part design, specifications, and 2D drawings using SolidWorks.
• Produce final 2D drawing packages for parts associated with various Onboard Dynamics product lines.
• Component and system analysis including FEA, CFD, Thermal, static and dynamic systems.
• Create system diagrams P&ID diagrams using Visio or similar software.
• Develop new and maintain existing relationships with engineering partners, suppliers and contractors.
• Assist in full system integration of current designs to validate performance objectives.
• Instrumentation specification to accurately characterize the performance of our systems.
Qualifications & Skills
• Bachelor’s in engineering or equivalent technical training.
• 3 or more years’ experience with mechanical design and analysis.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks required.
• Automotive experience preferred.
• Manufacturing or Machine shop experience preferred.
• Strong teamwork skills and attention to detail.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic about developing new, challenging technology.
If interested, please send your resume and cover letter to info@onboarddynamics.com