Mechanical Designer

About Bolt.Earth

At Bolt.Earth, were building the backbone of sustainable mobilityfast. We are on a mission to power Indias EV future with the worlds most reliable, accessible, and user-friendly EV charging network. Our connected ecosystem featuring a range of chargers suitable for 2-, 3-and 4-wheelers, a seamless CMS system, and an intuitive mobile app breaks down barriers to EV adoption and makes range anxiety a thing of the past.

Role Overview

Position: Mechanical Designer

Location: Bengaluru

What Youll Own:

Product Design & Development

• Design mechanical enclosures and assemblies for EV chargers using SolidWorks
• Develop sheet metal parts, brackets, frames, and cabinets optimized for manufacturability and cost
• Design plastic parts (injection-molded / 3D-printed) including bezels, covers, clips, and cable management parts
• Create detailed 2D drawings, GD&T, and BOMs for production

Manufacturing & DFM

• Apply DFM/DFA principles for sheet metal fabrication, welding, bending, powder coating, and plastic molding
• Work with vendors and internal manufacturing teams to resolve fabrication and assembly issues
• Support prototype builds, pilot runs, and mass production ramp-up

Validation & Reliability

• Perform tolerance analysis and fitment checks
• Support thermal, environmental, and ingress protection (IP) requirements
• Assist in mechanical testing: vibration, drop, thermal, and outdoor durability

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with electrical, product, and manufacturing team.
• Support installation, serviceability, and field feedback improvements
• Participate in design reviews and continuous improvement initiatives

What You Bring:

Must-Have

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• 24 years of experience in mechanical product design
• Strong hands-on experience with SolidWorks
• Experience designing sheet metal enclosures and assemblies
• Understanding of plastic part design and basic injection molding principles
• Ability to create production-ready drawings and BOMs

Good to Have

• Experience in EV chargers, power electronics, or industrial enclosures
• Familiarity with IP ratings (IP54/IP65/IP67) and outdoor products
• Knowledge of powder coating, zinc plating, and surface finishes
• Experience working with EMS / fabrication vendors
• Exposure to thermal management and airflow design

What Were Looking For (Mindset)

• Practical, execution-oriented designer
• Comfortable working with manufacturing constraints
• Strong attention to detail and ownership mindset
• Willingness to visit shop floors and iterate designs quickly
• Passion for EVs and clean energy products

Why Youll Love Working Here

-Drive the EV Revolution: Your work will directly shape how thousands of users charge, book, and payevery single day.

-Innovate Without Limits: Branch out of your comfort zone and experiment with new tools, channels, and processes.

-Fast-Paced Growth, Real Impact: We move fast, test faster, and iterate on real-world datayour insights wont sit in a folder.

-Quarterly off-sites, hackathons, and culture-building events

Perks That Are Actually Perky

-Get Your EV Groove On: Well cover your EV EMIs. Yes, really.

-Grow Like Crazy: Courses, mentoring, and all the feedback you can handle.

-Flex It Out: Work how you work best WFO or hybrid.

-Top-Tier Wellness: Flexible schedules, insurance, comprehensive wellness programs, and mental health support.

-Referral rewards: Share the Bolt.Earth love and earn 50% of monthly CTC of the candidate.