Product Design Manager, New Products

About Rondo Energy

Rondo Energy's mission is to eliminate 15% of global CO2 emissions in 15 years.

To accomplish this mission, Rondo is deploying low-cost, zero-carbon Rondo Heat Batteries to accelerate the deployment of renewable energy and to significantly decarbonize industrial processes that are commonly thought of as "difficult-to-decarbonize". Our Heat Batteries charge from intermittent renewables to provide high temperature, continuous heat for customers safely, reliably, at an unprecedented 98% efficiency - and at a cost point that is lower than any other method.

About the Role:

We are looking for a Product Design Manager with deep expertise in high-temperature systems to lead the creation and development of Rondo’s next-generation products. In this role, you will drive the design and engineering of innovative, high-heat industrial infrastructure—from concept through execution. You’ll lead a cross-functional team of engineers and designers, delivering cutting-edge solutions that thrive under extreme thermal demands while integrating seamlessly across structural, civil, architectural, mechanical, electrical, and supply chain disciplines.

This is a high-impact opportunity to shape infrastructure that operates at the frontier of industrial decarbonization. Your work will directly support Rondo’s mission to reduce global CO₂ emissions by 1% in 10 years and 15% in 15 years.

 

What You Will Do (key responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to): 

• Lead a multi-disciplinary design team focused on high-temperature industrial products and systems, fostering collaboration and technical excellence.

• Guide design strategy for high-heat applications—ensuring thermal performance, material resilience, and safety across all phases of design and engineering.

• Partner with mechanical, chemical, and process engineers to ensure designs support high-temperature operations, including heat storage, thermal transport, and insulation systems.

• Coordinate closely with procurement, construction, and fabrication teams to ensure high-heat product requirements are met through all stages of EPC delivery.

• Oversee development and approval of thermal design concepts, drawings, and specifications, ensuring compliance with industry codes, material limits, and regulatory standards.

• Identify risks specific to high-temperature environments (e.g., thermal expansion, material degradation, sealing, safety) and implement mitigation strategies.

• Incorporate advanced materials, insulation technologies, and sustainable practices into design decisions to optimize system durability and performance under extreme heat.

• Review technical constraints across projects and proactively address integration challenges at the interfaces between high-heat and other engineering systems.

 

What You Will Bring: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, or related field—or equivalent hands-on experience

• Minimum 10 years of experience leading design in an EPC or industrial product environment, including significant experience in high-temperature systems

• Strong proficiency with design and modeling tools (AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks, SolidWorks, etc.)

• Demonstrated understanding of high-heat product development, including materials, thermal dynamics, and stress/load management in elevated temperature environments

• Proven leadership in coordinating large-scale, multi-disciplinary engineering projects with a focus on technical depth and execution

• Excellent communication, mentorship, and stakeholder engagement skills

• Track record of delivering technically rigorous, practical solutions in thermally intensive applications

 

Bonus Points! 

• PE License 
• Advanced Degree

 

 

What We Offer: 

• Comprehensive Medical Benefits
• Dental & Vision Benefits  
• Life Insurance and ADD  
• Up to 12 paid holidays per year, in addition to a company week-long holiday in December
• Flexible time off policy
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Cell Phone Reimbursement
• Catered lunches on-site
• Rondo HQ is close to Oakland airport - one block from the Bay - and has stunning Bay views
• An opportunity to make a huge positive impac