Mechanical Engineer

Role overview

Lead mechanical design and new product introduction for rugged, automotive-grade connected devices. The work spans concept development through validation, manufacturing readiness and production ramp, with particular ownership of connectors, cable interconnects and waterproofing. You’ll coordinate across engineering, manufacturing, quality and suppliers, and support builds and investigations as needed.

Responsibilities

- Translate product requirements and real-world operating conditions into design inputs, project milestones, validation plans and production-ready hardware. - Create and deliver mechanical designs, CAD models, drawings and design documentation from concept through production. - Develop connector, sealing and enclosure interfaces, including connector retention, cable exits, gaskets, O-rings, vents and overmolds. - Specify cable harnesses and interconnects, covering wire and terminals, crimping, shielding, grounding, routing, strain relief and supplier requirements. - Investigate mechanical, sealing, harness and connector failures; validate corrective actions during development and in the field. - Lead design reviews and cross-functional trade-offs, manage technical risks and supplier milestones, and support manufacturing builds and production readiness.

Requirements

- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related discipline. - Experience designing waterproof enclosures and connector interfaces for harsh environments. - Strong mechanical design and manufacturing knowledge, including injection-molded plastics and relevant tooling; familiarity with sheet metal, die casting or machining. - Ability to create and review 2D drawings with GD&T, datum schemes, material and finish specifications, and inspection requirements. - Experience with tolerance stack analysis, failure analysis and manufacturing or supplier process validation. - Clear communication skills and willingness to travel internationally to manufacturing sites and, when needed, customer sites.

Benefits and work setup

The listing gives a base salary range of $140,000–$190,000 USD. Benefits are described as including health, pharmacy, vision and dental coverage, paid and sick leave, disability and life insurance, and a 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility. Some roles may include equity awards.