Senior Mechanical Engineer

Senior Mechanical Engineer

About Us

Daanaa is a Vancouver-based fabless power electronics and semiconductor company on a mission to build a simpler, efficient future in energy generation, storage, distribution, consumption, and management, for generations ahead. The company is in the early commercialization stages of deep tech power conversion and control technologies, offering innovative solutions to OEMs in multiple industries, including solar energy, electric vehicles, and data centers.

Daanaa's value is derived from its transformative Power Transaction Unit (PTU) that consolidates power electronic functions—from bi-directional conversion and amplification to management, transfer, diagnostics, and control—onto a single, high-power-density, high-efficiency, low-profile, scalable, reliable, and safe module. At Daanaa, we are building a world of Energy Untethered™

We are growing here at Daanaa and we’re looking to add a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our team to help Design, simulate and verify thermal solutions to support the development of reliable electronic circuits and products. At Daanaa, you will be joining a team of talented and driven engineers determined to make the world a better place through our revolutionizing power electronic technology.

What you’ll be doing:

· Thermal Solution Design: Design and simulate innovative thermal solutions for power electronic systems and high-power ICs, balancing electrical, mechanical, and manufacturability requirements.

· Thermal Modeling & Analysis: Perform steady-state and transient thermal simulations using FEA tools to ensure reliable operation across a wide range of environmental and operating conditions.

· Thermal Validation: Develop and execute thermal test plans, conduct laboratory testing, and ensure strong correlation between simulation and experimental results.

· Packaging & Heat Dissipation: Design packaging solutions for power modules and ICs with optimized heat flow paths, including heat sinks, cold plates, and thermal interface strategies.

· Mechanical & Test Structure Design: Design mechanical components, assemblies, and validation fixtures to support product development and system integration.

· Documentation & Collaboration: Produce detailed technical documentation and effectively communicate design decisions, trade-offs, and results with cross-functional teams.

You should apply if…

- You have 5–7+ years of experience designing, simulating, and validating thermal solutions for power electronic systems

- You have strong expertise in thermal analysis, FEA, and CAD modeling

- You have hands-on experience with ANSYS (Icepak, Mechanical, Fluent) or similar Multiphysics tools

- You have experience correlating simulation models with laboratory thermal testing

- You have worked in a power electronics lab environment and are comfortable using thermal measurement instrumentation

- You have experience designing cooling solutions such as heat sinks, cold plates, and integrated thermal management systems

- You can make sound technical trade-offs between thermal performance, cost, reliability, and manufacturability

- You have taken mechanical/thermal designs from concept through prototyping, validation, and production

- You hold a bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical engineering or a related discipline

You Compensation and Benefits Package:

· Daanaa’s compensation package is based on a pay-for-performance philosophy that recognizes exceptional individual and team performance. The typical salary range for this position is from $90,000– $120,000 annually. This may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills and experience.

Our benefits include, but are not limited to:

· Extended Health and Dental Benefits

· Wellness and Spending Account

· Professional Development Benefit

Why we’re great to work with:

· We help each other succeed – we all have a part to play, and we know that our individual success influences company success. Daanaa is just as committed to your career growth as it is to achieve its own company growth. We see these as mutually inclusive.

· Our work environment is filled with high-quality, driven individuals where everyone is a dedicated, engaged, and accountable decision-maker.

· We love what we do and consider Daanaa a strong competitor for the all-around best start-up environment: creative, educational, challenging, and united towards the positive change that our tech can create.

· We’re a diverse bunch! From our skillsets and expertise to the places that we have come from. Our expertise includes innovations in electrical and mechanical engineering disciplines, and a collection of business disciplines at varying experience levels.

· Daanaa workdays begin and end by our values: curiosity, trust, hungry, accountability.

Values:

· Curiosity: We are naturally curious people who believe that the answer to a question should be followed by asking "why?". Our office is often filled with enthusiastic discussions about the latest books, podcasts, or documentaries we consumed.

· Hunger: We joyfully choose to be here every day because we are driven with ambition by the difference we make.

· Accountability: We follow through, are precise about our aim, manage our resources wisely, bravely own our mistakes, and report honestly.

· Trust: The foundation of our teamwork is trust. With trust, we communicate freely, have compassion for each other, and work and live with everyone's best interests at heart.

Daanaa is for you if:

· You value professional and personal growth at all levels of an organization.

· You are looking for internal advancement opportunities as a high-performing individual.

· You are looking to experience working in a fast-growth start-up in Vancouver’s high-tech sector.

· You desire to work alongside a team of passionate, heart-warming, and intelligent team members.

· You have big goals. We aren't for the faint of heart.

Daanaa Resolution Inc. is dedicated to helping its employees grow and develop technical and soft skills in an innovative and collaborative environment. Daanaa is an equal opportunity employer with an inclusive culture. We thank all applicants in advance for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $90,000.00-$120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Dental care

- Extended health care

- Vision care

Application question(s):

- How many year's of experience do you have designing, simulating, and validating thermal solutions for power electronic systems or similar industries?

- How many years of experience do you have in thermal analysis?

- How many years of experience do you have in FEA and CAD modelling?

Work Location: In person