Mechanical Engineer

Job description

Hire Art is helping an on-demand, autonomous ride-hailing company hire a Mechanical Engineer to drive the Design for Serviceability (DFS).

In this role, you will perform evaluations of form, fit, function, access, and analysis of company products. You will present comprehensive reports, findings, and opportunities to reduce cost, time, and motion.

We’re looking for candidates with a bachelor’s degree and 5-6 years of service engineering experience. The ideal candidate has a strong serviceability background with hands-on exposure to sensor and camera systems, supported by experience in product design and manufacturing environments.

As a Mechanical Engineer, you will:

Partner with cross-functional teams to drive serviceability (design for serviceability).

Evaluate part and assembly design, from concept to design to manufacturing introduction, for hand clearance, tooling clearance, ergonomics, and feasibility of replacement of all components.

Develop a service part release strategy and maintain the service BOM for spare parts planning.

Work closely with engineering teams to integrate components and electromechanical systems.

Collaborate with manufacturing engineers on the build of new product iterations.

Identify the need for specialized tooling. Guide the special tooling team for design ideation and development of the tool.

Participate in requirements definition as it pertains to service, availability of the product, and reliability.

Provide comprehensive cost/time modeling that showcases opportunities to drive product change and supports the reduction of cost or complexity of the repair.

Work with the technical writing team to establish the repair process.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

5-6 years of experience in service engineering, grounded in mechanical engineering within product design and manufacturing environments

Experience with sensors, cameras, or compute systems

Proven ability to identify and implement product design and service process improvements

Experience designing and developing products through the lifecycle

Ability to design for a wide range of fabrication and manufacturing processes

Experience with product and process validation

Tooling and/or equipment design experience

Detail-oriented, with strong documentation skills

Ability to work autonomously and manage projects independently

Nice to Have:

CAD experience; CATIA is a plus

Automotive background

Benefits:

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Employer (Hire Art) subsidized healthcare benefits (eligibility begins on the first of the month following 60 days of service)

Flexible Spending Account for healthcare-related costs

Hire Art covers all costs for short and long term disability and life insurance

401k package

Commitment: This is a full-time, ongoing contract position staffed via Hire Art. It will be onsite and available to candidates who are local to the Foster City, CA area.

Hire Art values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. Unfortunately, we are not able to sponsor visas or employ corp-to-corp.