Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field
4+ years of experience in basic mechanical design
Proficiency in CAD programs (e.g., Autodesk Inventor)
Basic understanding of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing
Strong collaboration skills in team environments
Responsibilities
Contribute as a key member of the Hardware Integration Team
Complete mechanical designs within system constraints
Troubleshoot hardware systems and identify improvement areas
Create drawing packages, work instructions, and test procedures
Build, test, and validate designs against system requirements
Analyze designs for DFM, DFA, and cost efficiency
Participate in design reviews and technical discussions
Collaborate with electrical and software teams to meet system requirements
Benefits
Premium healthcare benefits with 80% coverage for employees and dependents
100% coverage for basic life/AD&D and disability insurance
Generous holiday calendar including a winter break
20 days of paid time off accrued annually
Minimum of 7 weeks fully paid parental leave
$9k annual tuition reimbursement or professional development stipend
Fully stocked beverage refrigerators
401(k) retirement savings plan with company match up to 4%
Full Job Description
About the role
The Forterra Edge Compute Team is looking for a highly motivated Senior Mechanical Engineer to help drive Forterra's industrial portfolio. In this role, you'll contribute to the integration of our AutoDrive system. You'll work closely with teams to develop innovative solutions, refine concepts into manufacturable designs, and support integration from early-stage prototypes to final production and product sustainment. This is a hands-on opportunity to build foundational experience across a wide range of mechanical engineering disciplines. You'll be exposed to real-world challenges and given the tools to grow into a key contributor on cutting-edge projects.
What you'll do
Be a key member of Forterra's Hardware Integration Team
Complete mechanical designs within the context of system constraints
Be hands-on with the vehicle architecture, troubleshoot hardware systems, and identify areas of improvement
Create drawing packages, work instructions, and test procedures
Build, test, and validate designs against system requirements
Analyze designs for DFM, DFA, and Cost
Participate in design reviews and technical discussions
Work closely with electrical and software teams to satisfy system requirements
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, or related field
4+ years experience in basic mechanical design
Mechanical design experience (CAD programs such as Autodesk Inventor, Basic understanding of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing, etc.)
Ability to collaborate in team environments
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with thermal design, analysis, and modeling of electro-mechanical systems
Student projects leadership (SAE Baja, Formula, FIRST Robotics, etc.)
US Salary Range $115,000-$130,000
The salary range for this role is an estimate and is based on a wide variety of compensation factors. The salary offered to candidates will vary based on a variety of factors including (but not limited to) relevant work experience, education, specialized training, critical expertise, training, and more. Equity in Forterra is included in most of our full-time, high-demand roles and is therefore considered part of Forterra's overall compensation package. In addition to base salary and equity, Forterra offers competitive benefits for full-time employees including:
Premium Healthcare Benefits: Three plan options, including an HSA-eligible plan, with Forterra covering 80% of the plan premium for you and your dependents.
Basic Life/AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance plans 100% covered by Forterra, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a winter break in December.
Competitive paid time off (PTO) offering 20 days accrued per year.
A minimum of 7 weeks fully paid parental leave for birth/adoption.
A $9k annual tuition reimbursement or professional development stipend.
Fully stocked beverage refrigerators with all the Celsius your little heart desires.
401(k) retirement savings plan, including traditional, Roth 401(k), and after-tax deferral with company match up to 4%.
Your recruiter will be able to share more information about our salary and benefits offering during the hiring process.
