Mechanical Engineer

About Torus

Torus is headquartered in Utah and is expanding manufacturing at our 540,000-square-foot facility in Salt Lake City called GigaOne. Our mission is to build the world’s first mesh energy infrastructure — built to unite people and communities through resilient, secure, and intelligent power. We design, engineer, manufacture, install, and support our systems end-to-end, standing behind them throughout their lifecycle. Torus systems help reduce costs, lower emissions, and protect facilities from outages, while strengthening the security and reliability of the broader utility grid. Torus is committed to American manufacturing, engineering excellence, and building energy systems that last.

At Torus, you will be part of something larger than a single product or technology. Your work will help build energy infrastructure that supports critical systems, industry, and communities for decades to come. We value accountability, collaboration, and clear thinking. We are looking for people who want to solve hard problems and build things that matter.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, document, and test sub-systems of Nova Pulse (Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Chemical Battery).
• Ensure smooth transition from Design to Manufacturing.
• Support DFM/DFA initiatives in collaboration with manufacturing and suppliers.
• Support lifecycle development from concept through testing and production.
• Solve technical problems to achieve product specifications.
• Create, manage, and document critical product specifications.
• Work closely with the internal engineering team and external engineering experts.
• Ensure compliance with relevant codes, industry standards, and safety requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• 1-5+ years experience in mechanical engineering
• Hands-on experience with prototyping, testing, and design validation in a regulated industry
• Strong background in Solidworks, PDM, and CAD administration
• A passion and proven track record of designing mechanical structures
• Demonstrates a proactive and action-oriented approach to problem solving
• Strong organizational skills with a disciplined approach to your workflow management

Preferred Experience

• Structural design to include steel tube, steel sheet, weldments, machined components, electrical components
• Experience includes a focus on energy storage, batteries, or power systems
• Familiarity with industry standards such as UL 9540, ISO 26262, or ASME codes

Additional Details

Background Check All candidates are subject to a background check.

Location + Travel The role is onsite based at our GigaOne warehouse in Salt Lake City (air-conditioned) with some remote work. May require occasional onsite work at our South Salt Lake HQ Warehouse and/or Springville R&D Warehouse (air-conditioned and non air-conditioned).
Schedule Full-Time, Salaried

Compensation $80,000-120,000 (Note: We have the flexibility to hire at different levels, which may impact the  corresponding pay range.)

Work Authorization Applicants must already have the legal authorization to work in the US without requiring any employer sponsorship.

Physical Requirements 

• Must have the ability to safely lift and move objects weighing up to 50 lbs. 
• Must be capable of standing, bending, and executing repetitive tasks for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to read, identify, observe and recognize details, color-coding and fine print at close range on associated engineering drawings.
• Ability to don personal protective equipment to include, but not limited to, respiratory protective equipment with proper seal, coveralls, ear protection, gloves, eye protection & safety helmet. 
• Ability to observe, detect and respond to audible and visual machine malfunction warnings.
• Ability to communicate information so others can understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Must report to work reliably and with the a