Mechanical Engineer - Testing

The Mechanical Engineer - Testing role at Hayden AI will lead the end-to-end testing and optimization of electromechanical systems for advanced computer vision and telemetry products, collaborating closely within mechanical engineering and cross-functional teams. This hands-on role involves CAD design, prototyping, vendor coordination, build and test support and generating and maintaining proper documentation.

• Own and lead product testing activities, including vibration, temperature, ingress protection, and environmental stress testing.
• Support mechanical engineering team optimize design for performance, cost, reliability, and manufacturability.
• Support mechanical engineering team to design and develop electromechanical systems for computer vision and telemetry products, from concept through manufacturing, including CAD design, prototyping, testing and 2D drawings
• Support mechanical engineering team with creating and managing documentation (3D CAD, 2D drawings) to support internal and external stakeholders.
• Build, test, debug, and maintain engineering builds through hands-on work with prototypes and production units.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, such as SAE J1455, MIL-STD-202, and ISO-16750.
• Support the development and testing of ruggedized hardware for automotive and other demanding environments.

• 1-3 years’ experience in a Mechanical or other related Engineering role designing, testing and documenting products in 3D CAD, interacting with vendors, and maintaining controlled documentation
• Experience owning a product development process from start to finish, including shipping hardware (ideally, LOTS of hardware)
• Experience designing for processes such as CNC machining, sheet metal, injection molding, 3D printing, and others.
• Experience with international testing standards like SAE J1455, MIL-STD-202, ISO-16750 and relevant automotive standards
• Hands on experience with mechanical and environment testing such as vibration, temperature, ingress, etc
• Hands-on experience with shop tools and processes such as 3D printing, dremel, soldering iron, wire crimping, etc.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

• Deeper expertise in at least one Mechanical Engineering discipline (analysis, environmental ruggedization, manufacturing, etc.)
• Experience in telemetry/computer vision industry
• Experience in automotive or other outside products
• Previous experience in a start-up or early-stage company
• Located in the San Francisco Bay Area or willing to relocate