Lior Mareli

Mechanical R&D Lead Nostromo Energy Jun 2021 - Present · 4 yrs 10 mos Led mechanical development of a phase-change based thermal energy storage system (IceBrick Gen II), from concept through production readiness. Designed mechanical assemblies and plastic-based components for thermo-fluid systems, with focus on scalable product architecture. Invented and developed a proprietary nucleation control mechanism for stable and controlled phase transition processes. Developed the X-Brick architecture, combining flow optimization with scalable mechanical design, reducing manufacturing cost and assembly complexity. Designed and implemented thermal and hydraulic validation systems. Led design approval process with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). Focused on product development of thermo-fluid systems, integrating mechanical design, mechanism design, and manufacturing considerations.

Developed medical devices and products, from concept through design for manufacturing, with focus on injection-molded components. Managed and coordinated product development projects, including planning, design reviews, supplier coordination, and delivery milestones. Led tooling development through subcontractors, including engineering design reviews and mold approval processes. Collaborated with toolmakers and cross-functional teams to resolve manufacturability challenges and optimize product and plastic part design. Improved product performance, manufacturability, and assembly efficiency through design optimization.

Led development of flow-driven mechanical products, integrating mechanism design, hydraulic performance, and product scalability from concept to serial production. Managed and mentored a multidisciplinary team of ~8 engineers and technicians, while maintaining hands-on involvement in design and validation. Designed pulsating and continuous sprinkler mechanisms, optimizing flow distribution and performance across varying pressure and flow conditions. Led hydraulic testing, design validation, and integration with manufacturing engineering. Developed plastic-based products and assemblies for high-volume manufacturing, including Design for Manufacturing (DFM) optimization. Contributed to multiple U.S. patents in irrigation flow technologies and mechanical systems.

Developed innovative mechanical sprinkler systems for wide operating pressure and flow ranges, integrating mechanism design with hydraulic performance. Designed flow-driven mechanisms and improved hydraulic performance and reliability of existing product lines. Led product development projects from concept through design, validation, and product launch. Contributed to the development of plastic-based products for high-volume manufacturing, including Design for Manufacturing (DFM) considerations.

Contributed to the development and improvement of a closed-system drug transfer device for handling cytotoxic medications. Worked in a regulated medical device environment, focusing on product safety, reliability, and robust mechanical design.

Developed automatic drug delivery systems for self-injection applications, from concept through prototyping and validation. Designed precision mechanical mechanisms adapted for injection-molded plastic mass production. Built prototypes and performed mechanical simulations to validate performance and reliability.

Participated in the development of irrigation and sprinkler systems, supporting product development activities. Contributed to mechanical design and hydraulic performance improvements of flow-driven products. Gained early experience in mechanism design, fluid systems, and irrigation technologies.