Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field, or equivalent experience
5+ years of experience in mechanical design and integration for vehicles, heavy machinery, robotics, or industrial equipment
Strong hands-on experience with 3D CAD tools like Onshape, SolidWorks, CATIA, or Siemens NX
Familiarity with PDM/PLM systems is a plus
Responsibilities
Develop mounting brackets, enclosures, and structural interfaces for sensors and hardware on vehicle platforms
Create detailed part and assembly models using Onshape, including GD&T-compliant drawings
Collaborate with teams to define routing paths for wire harnesses and cooling components
Design sealing and protective enclosures to safeguard electronics from environmental factors
Participate in prototype builds, including hardware installation and design refinement
Perform structural and thermal analysis to validate designs against loads and thermal dissipation
Manage relationships with vendors for sourcing custom components and fabrication
Benefits
Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams
Hands-on involvement in innovative prototype builds
Opportunity to work on next-generation autonomous technology
Focus on real-world application and environmental challenges
Potential for professional growth in a cutting-edge field
Full Job Description
As a Mechanical Systems Integration Engineer, you will be responsible for the physical integration of sensors, compute hardware, actuators, and supporting subsystems onto our next-generation autonomous construction machines. Working closely with electrical, software, manufacturing, operations, and supply chain teams, you will translate system-level requirements into robust mechanical designs optimized for scale, reliability, manufacturing, industrial design, and operations, which survive demanding real-world environments - from vibration and shock, to dust, debris, and weather exposure.
Key Responsibilities
Mechanical Integration Design: Develop mounting brackets, enclosures, class A surfaces, and structural interfaces for sensors (cameras, LiDAR, radar, IMUs), compute units, and ancillary hardware onto vehicle platforms.
3D CAD Design: Create detailed part and assembly models using Onshape including GD&T-compliant drawings for fabrication and vendor sourcing.
Routing & Packaging: Collaborate with cross functional teams to define physical routing paths for wire harnesses, fluid lines, and cooling components within tight mechanical envelopes.
Environmental Protection: Design and select appropriate sealing, gasketing, and protective enclosures (IP-rated) to safeguard sensitive electronics from moisture, dust, and contamination.
Prototype Build Support: Hands-on participation in prototype builds, including hardware installation, fit-check validation, and iterative design refinement on the shop floor.
Structural & Thermal Analysis: Perform first-order hand calculations and collaborate with analysis teams to validate designs for static loads, vibration fatigue, and thermal dissipation.
Supplier & Vendor Management: Work with fabrication vendors and contract manufacturers to source custom brackets, enclosures, and machined components from RFQ through delivery.
Retrofit Strategy: Design non-invasive mechanical integration solutions for OEM donor vehicles, preserving factory structure and serviceability while accommodating new autonomous hardware.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with electrical, software, and field teams during bring-up and validation phases to resolve fit, form, and function issues on prototype machines.
BOM & Documentation: Maintain accurate Bills of Materials, assembly drawings, and integration documentation throughout the product lifecycle.
Qualifications & Skills
Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field, or equivalent experience
Experience: 5+ years of experience in mechanical design and integration for vehicles, heavy machinery, robotics, or industrial equipment.
CAD Proficiency: Strong hands-on experience with 3D CAD such as Onshape, SolidWorks, CATIA, or Siemens NX; familiarity with PDM/PLM systems a plus.
