Mechanical Validation Engineer at CelLink Corporation

San Carlos, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

19 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mechanical Validation, Electromechanical Testing, Fixture Design, Environmental Testing, Component Sourcing, Thermal Management, DFM Reviews, Power Delivery, Connector Interfaces, Design Release Documentation, Mechanical Integration, PPAP

Industry

Electrical Equipment Manufacturing

Description

CelLink’s ultra-thin, flexible interconnect technology is transforming how next-generation data centers, EVs, and aerospace systems are built. As part of our engineering team, you’ll have the opportunity to directly influence how the world’s most advanced electronic systems are powered and connected. You will support development and validation of mechanically complex interconnect assemblies for data center server applications. You bring strong mechanical lab instincts paired with solid electrical awareness, and you can independently manage validation workstreams while contributing to sourcing and technical discussions. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Design, plan, and execute mechanical and electromechanical validation test programs with some guidance on protocol design. Source and specify custom and off-the-shelf components from new suppliers, managing to under 6-week lead times. Participate meaningfully in technical discussions on power delivery, connector interfaces, and thermal management. Support mechanical integration activities for new components. Contribute to design release documentation with oversight; support cross-functional coordination. Support manufacturing process development and DFM reviews. Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities) Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering preferred, or a related field. 3–6 years of experience in a development, validation, or test engineering role. Hands-on mechanical lab experience (mechanical testing, fixture design, environmental testing). Experience sourcing custom or off-the-shelf components from new suppliers. Comfortable participating in electrical/power electronics technical discussions. Ability to travel as needed ( up to 20%). Preferred Qualifications Experience with electromechanical assemblies or interconnect products. Familiarity with data center hardware or server platform requirements. Some exposure to PPAP or design release processes. Base Salary Final salary determined by experience and level. We’re hiring for multiple positions and will align compensation accordingly. Working Conditions/Hours Salaried Exempt 100% onsite Physical Demands and Work Environment Physical Demands – Office and Manufacturing Environment While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms pull/push; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds without assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Work Environment – Includes both a typical office environment, with minimal exposure to excessive noise or adverse environmental issues, and a shop environment, with exposure to high noise levels from operating machines, physical hazards from moving equipment and machine parts, nuisance dust, and skin exposure to chemicals used to run/maintain machines. PPE- May be required to wear Personal Protective Equipment, including but not limited to safety glasses, safety shoes, bump caps, gloves, hair nets, masks, & clean-room frocks while adhering to the prescribed safety procedures. CA Privacy Policy We believe diversity and inclusion among our teammates are essential to our success. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees while building teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an equal opportunity employer. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. CelLink participates in the E-Verify program in specific locations as required by law. CelLink was founded in 2012 and entered volume production in 2018. CelLink provides electrical systems to the world's leading automotive OEMs & EV manufacturers, data center developers, and stationary power companies. The company has raised approximately $315M in funding through private investment and multiple grants from the US Department of Energy. CelLink’s investors include 3M, Atreides, BMW, BorgWarner, Bosch, D1 Capital, Fidelity, Fontinalis Partners, Ford, Franklin Templeton, Lear, Park West, SK Telecom, Standard Investments, T. Rowe Price, Tinicum, and Whale Rock.

Responsibilities

Design and execute mechanical and electromechanical validation test programs for complex interconnect assemblies. Support manufacturing process development, DFM reviews, and the sourcing of custom components from suppliers.