Senior Mechanical Engineer Pleasanton, CA

Overview

The Sr. Mechanical Engineer (ME) will report to the Manager of Mechanical Engineering in support of all mechanical engineering related activities at AEye, Inc. Primary effort will be to support all hardware development (R&D) activities in the Development Engineering group. In addition, he/she will also participate in activities related to operations (NPI), quality and systems engineering directed by the Sr. Mechanical Engineer.

The candidate should have experience and background in solid modeling using Solid Works and rapid prototyping (3D printing, CNC). The candidate will create mechanical drawings and conduct tolerance analysis of all modules and parts in the lidar assembly. He/she will participate in incoming inspection (IQC) of parts in support of quality and development cycles. The candidate should have experience in mechanical, thermal and flow simulations using FEA software to model loads/stress, heat dissipation, and other physical parameters.

AEye, Inc is a highly cross-functional working environment, and the candidate needs to have good communication and cooperative work skills with diverse backgrounds and skills.

• Able to manage tasks based on workload, priorities, and scheduling requirements.
• Design parts and complex assemblies using 3D CAD software (Solid Works) containing optics, electronics, and mechanical components.
• Perform Mechanical, Thermal, and flow simulations using FEA software (Solid Works Simulation preferred).
• Create manufacturing drawings using geometric dimensioning and tolerancing per ASME Y14.5.
• Design, build and troubleshoot prototype devices and testing fixtures.
• Engage in testing, perform root cause analysis, and perform other design verification activities.
• Attend meetings with external suppliers and contract manufacturers and advise on technical issues.
• Create detailed Bills of Material and technical specifications documents for products.
• Serve as subject matter expert and perform engineering change notice processes.
• Assist other groups as needed.
• Occasional lifting up to 40lbs.
• Occasional travel to contract manufacturer sites and other activities (