Waymo

Mechanical Engineer, Product Development

Waymo$187K — $196K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent work experience; 5+ years preferred
  • Proficient with 3D CAD tools, preferably Catia V6 or Solidworks
  • Experience designing components from metal to elastomers, including tolerance analysis and GD&T
  • Ability to apply first-principles thinking to solve engineering problems
  • Preferred: 7+ years in mechanical design, ideally in a production environment

Responsibilities

  • Create real-world hardware solutions across the product lifecycle
  • Design mechanical components with a focus on performance and reliability
  • Collaborate with electrical, manufacturing, and design teams
  • Ensure designs are scalable by managing tolerance analysis and PLM processes
  • Develop robust parts using various materials while considering EMI/EMC and IP ratings

Benefits

  • Participation in annual bonus program
  • Equity incentive plan eligibility
  • Comprehensive company benefits program
Full Job Description
This role follows an in-person schedule and will report to a Staff Mechanical Engineer.

You will:
  • Create real-world hardware solutions: driving through the product life-cycle from initial concepts and prototyping through tooling and mass production
  • Mechanical engineering design: for performance, cost, reliability- including rapid prototyping, thermals, considerations for EMI/EMC, IP-ratings
  • Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Partnering closely with electrical, manufacturing, vehicle, and industrial design teams to develop modules that meet the needs of our business.
  • Design for Scale: Create robust parts using a variety of materials while rigorously managing tolerance analysis, GD&T, BOMs, and PLM release processes

You have:
  • Experience: B.S. in Mechanical Engineering with 5+ years of industry experience, or equivalent working experience in consumer electronics, automotive sensors, or related complex product design.
  • CAD Mastery: Highly proficient in 3D CAD tools (Catia V6 and/or Solidworks preferred)
  • Technical Breadth: Experience designing metal, plastic, and elastomer parts, backed by a strong grasp of tolerance analysis and GD&T
  • First-Principles Thinker: A demonstrated ability to apply foundational physics to design problems that may include: structural, thermal, and optical constraints

We prefer:
  • 7+ years of experience in mechanical design, taking products from concept to production
  • Experience in HV and LV electronics, actuators, motors, precision components at scale
  • Proven track record of shipping reliable product designs
  • Experience developing and sourcing hardware with international suppliers


The expected base salary range for this full-time position is listed below. Actual starting pay will be based on job-related factors, including exact work location, experience, relevant training and education, and skill level. Waymo employees are also eligible to participate in Waymo's discretionary annual bonus program, equity incentive plan, and generous Company benefits program, subject to eligibility requirements.

Salary Range

$187,000-$196,000 USD

About Waymo

Waymo LLC is a self-driving technology development company. It is a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc., the parent company of Google. Waymo develops autonomous driving technology and provides ride-hailing services through its Waymo One program. The company has been testing its self-driving technology on public roads since 2009 and has logged millions of miles of autonomous driving. Waymo has partnerships with several automakers and has been working on developing autonomous trucks for use in logistics.
Learn more about Waymo
Size
2,000 employees
Industry
Founded
2009

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