Mechanical Engineer, Structures
- Salary
- $120,000 - $240,000 per year
- Level
- Mid
- Work type
- On-site · Palo Alto
Not stated in the posting: visa.
Open. First seen 6 November 2026.
About the role
ALSO's standard text
About ALSO.
We’re ALSO, an electric mobility company originally conceived as a part of Rivian. We’re a passionate team of builders, dreamers, doers and innovators, focused on creating entirely new (not to mention, innovative and delightful) vertically integrated, small EVs designed to meet the global mobility challenges of today and tomorrow. Our mission is to inspire everyone to ride ALSO—replacing many local car, truck and SUV miles with ones on vehicles that are more affordable, more enjoyable and 10-50x more efficient.
ALSO is looking for a Mechanical Engineer, Structures (Multiple Levels) that will be responsible for drivetrain structure design engineering.
What You'll Do
- Design and 3D modeling of mechanical components and assemblies, including high-pressure die casting, gravity casting, injection-molded plastics, sheet metal, fasteners, etc.
- Create drawing packages and manufacturing instructions for parts and assemblies
- Execute a design verification process and report (DVP&R) to validate requirements
- Perform topology optimization to balance strength and NVH objectives, identifying ribbing structures within the available package space to meet structural and NVH constraints
- Conduct sealing analysis with expertise in component hyper-elastic analysis
- Perform NVH analysis (modal, frequency response, mount mobility) and linear static stress analyses for complete drive unit systems
- Develop and maintain program-specific design failure mode and effects analyses (DFMEAs)
- Coordinate validation efforts between Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers
- Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, control, manufacturing, and test engineers to take designs from clean sheet through prototypes and into mass production
- Assist hands-on in engineering prototype builds and component fabrication
What You'll Bring
- Experience with high-volume manufacturing processes such as injection molding, stamping, etc.
- Proficiency in 3D/2D modeling tools (Catia V5/V6 preferred but not required)
- Proficiency in hands-on mechanical integration, assembly, troubleshooting, and documentation of mechanical and electromechanical systems
- Proficiency with CAE analysis software such as Ansys, Abaqus, Hyperworks, or similar, including understanding boundary conditions and their application on various drive unit components to capture realistic interactions
- Proficiency with understanding loads and their application on various drive unit components
- Experience with MATLAB and/or Python
- Knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) and tolerance stack-up analyses
- Strong fundamental knowledge of material properties and heat treatment
- Strong fundamental knowledge of statics, dynamics, and mechanics of materials
The salary for this position ranges from $120,000 - $240,000 per year, depending on experience, qualifications, and location.
ALSO's standard text
Perks & Benefits
- Robust health coverage — excellent health, dental and vision insurance covered up to 100% by ALSO with FSA & HSA options
- One Medical membership and dedicated insurance advocates
- Rich fertility and family building benefits with Progyny
- Flexible time off
- 401(k) match
Why ALSO.
We’re passionate about helping the world find a better way to get there—wherever it is you’re headed.
We’re located in the heart of Silicon Valley and have brought together a world-class team from some of the biggest brands in the technology, automotive, cycling, outdoor recreation and retail spaces.
Together we’re working hands-on to imagine, design and build an entirely new solution to a global set of transportation challenges.
What this role asks for
Particular to this role
ANSYS
Rare in ALSO's other 37 open postings.
In most of ALSO's ads
Python
Named in most of its open postings, whatever the role.
60% of this description is written for the role. The rest is ALSO's standard text, folded away below.
Compared with ALSO's other open jobs.
The team: Mechanical & Electrical Engineering HIRES STEADILY
This role is one of 18 open in Mechanical & Electrical Engineering. 2 were posted in the last 30 days and the oldest in June: a team that hires all year rather than one being built.
WHAT THE TEAM WORKS WITH, ACROSS ITS POSTINGS
Python (12 of 18), MATLAB (10 of 18), CATIA (6 of 18), GD&T (6 of 18), ANSYS (4 of 18), Embedded Systems (4 of 18), LabVIEW (4 of 18)
OTHER ROLES ON THIS TEAM
- Staff Manufacturing Engineer, Vehicle Assembly & Test posted Nov 4
- Staff Manufacturing Engineer, Vehicle Assembly & Test posted Nov 4
- Mechanical Hardware Test & Validation Engineer (All Levels) posted Sep 24
- Mechanical Hardware Test & Validation Engineer (All Levels) posted Sep 24
- Electrical Test Engineer, Test and Validation posted Aug 6
- Electrical Test Engineer, Test and Validation posted Aug 6
- Manager Drivetrain Test Engineer posted Jul 27
- Manager Drivetrain Test Engineer posted Jul 27
- Battery System Engineer posted Mar 27
- Battery System Engineer posted Mar 27
- Electrical Engineer, Vehicle Architecture (Multiple Levels) posted Mar 2
- Electrical Engineer, Vehicle Architecture (Multiple Levels) posted Mar 2
- Mechanical Engineer, Structures posted Feb 25
- Battery Test Engineer posted Feb 13
- Battery Test Engineer posted Feb 13
- Staff Mechanical Design Engineer, Vehicle Integration posted Jun 16
- Staff Mechanical Design Engineer, Vehicle Integration posted Jun 16
From the team and dates on ALSO's own job board.
Other openings for this role
2 open postings for this role in Palo Alto, first posted 2 October 2026. The company is likely hiring for more than one position. None has been taken down and posted again.
- 6 November 2026 – open (this posting)
- 2 October 2026 – open
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