Motional · 19 hours ago
Senior Mechanical Engineer, Vehicle Platform
Pittsburgh, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$134K/yr - $174K/yr
7+ years expMotional is a driverless technology company focused on creating autonomous vehicles. They are seeking a highly motivated Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead complex mechanical design and fabrication initiatives for next-generation vehicle prototypes, ensuring alignment with business and product objectives.
AutomotiveAutonomous VehiclesFleet ManagementInformation TechnologySoftware
Hiring Manager
Aimee Henley
Responsibilities
Lead the design effort for significant vehicle build projects and technical initiatives, creating project proposals and designs that span multiple sub-systems
Design and fabricate mechanical components and complex systems for next-generation benchtop and in-vehicle prototypes, such as mechatronic systems for automated driving
Create detailed 3D CAD models and sufficient engineering drawings for manufacturing of mechanical components. Create comprehensive bills of materials (BOM) and assembly documentation
Design, build, or improve internal processes, documentation, and structure for the team, focusing on efficiency and quality
Develop and implement rigorous testing plans for vehicles and subsystems, and perform initial testing and debugging of newly-assembled systems to ensure high quality and reliability
Work with customers, suppliers, and technology partners to define requirements, explain trade-offs, and integrate complex systems in vehicles
Provide technical mentorship and long-term development guidance to cross-functional team members, effectively communicating across teams to achieve project results
Source critical suppliers and parts and create documentation for outsourced components, managing the manufacturing BOM and Engineering Change Notice (ECN) process
Develop and document system-level requirements for prototype and production vehicle systems, considering all sub-systems
Help define the technical roadmap and architecture based on technology and business needs
Qualification
Required
7+ years relevant experience, preferably in the automotive, robotics, or automation fields, demonstrating a track record of driving project-level impact
Extensive experience designing and fabricating prototypes using advanced CAD tools (e.g., Solidworks and Catia V5) and manual methods
Ability to operate machine tools (mill, press, CNC, etc.), as well as standard mechanics and power tools; experience with 3D printing tools and rapid prototyping techniques
Comfortable debugging, disassembling, modifying, and installing electrical and mechanical systems in vehicles
Advanced experience in specifying, integrating, troubleshooting, and testing electronics, motors, and sensors
Expertise with manufacturing BOM and ECN processes
Proven ability to work effectively within rigid design, integration, and time constraints, delivering high-quality and reliable execution
Intermediate proficiency in collaboration, including the ability to get buy-in and create alignment across teams and stakeholders
Ability to interface globally with persons of all levels and abilities, including both internal and external teams, to achieve project success
Self-motivated, organized, flexible, and able to balance and prioritize multiple diverse projects
Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or related field
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401k with a company match
Health saving accounts
Life insurance
Pet insurance
Company
Motional
Motional offers an autonomous driving platform for robotaxi providers, fleet operators, and automotive manufacturers.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2024-05-03Acquired
2024-03-15Seed
Leadership Team
Laura Major
President and CEO
Balajee Kannan
Vice President, Autonomy
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