Mechanical Design Engineer

About Us

At Basis , we’re not just building a company — we’re building the future. We’re redesigning the electrical systems that power our homes to fight climate change, reduce household costs, and create a better future for generations to come. That means rethinking everything, not just what we build, but how we build it.

To do this, we need incredible people. People who are bold, creative, sharp, and thoughtful. People who care. People who move fast and think differently. That’s where you come in.

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Basis to join our Sustaining Team, as a Mechanical Design Engineer.

In this role, you’ll own complex mechanical designs from concept to mass production, guiding every stage of the process to ensure our solutions set new standards in performance, manufacturability, and reliability. You’ll also play a pivotal part in shaping how we build; providing technical direction, fostering collaboration, and mentoring others as you help elevate the team’s collective capability.

At Basis, our Mechanical Engineers are more than designers; they’re technical leaders and innovators, combining deep expertise with creative problem-solving to turn bold ideas into beautifully engineered products that make a real-world impact.

Some of the things that you might be involved in include :

• Lead complex mechanical design projects — from concept to production — delivering high-performance, manufacturable systems.
• Own design decisions across sheet metal, injection molding, and other advanced manufacturing methods.
• Use advanced analysis tools (FEA, tolerance stack-ups, mold flow, etc.) to validate and optimise performance.
• Integrate seamlessly with electrical and industrial design to achieve cohesive, system-level solutions.
• Champion DFM / DFA principles , ensuring designs are production-ready, reliable, and scalable.
• Partner with suppliers and manufacturing teams to optimise tooling, cost, and quality outcomes.
• Promote sustainability through smart material choices and environmentally responsible design practices.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship , elevating team capability and strengthening our design culture.
• Evolve our design processes and standards , helping define what “good” looks like at Basis.
• Shape the future of our products and tools , contributing to roadmaps and exploring new technologies.

About You

We think you’ll be a fit for this role if you have the following skills / or traits :

Research shows that while men apply for jobs when they meet ~ 60% of the job criteria, women and other marginalised groups tend to apply only when they check every box. So if you think you have what it takes, but are not sure you check every box, we still want to hear from you