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Hydrogen Group ยท 17 hours ago

Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

positionPalo Alto, CA
timeContract
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
money$62/hr - $70/hr
date5+ years exp

Hydrogen Group is seeking a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to support the design and development of mechanical test automation systems for vehicle electronics. This role focuses on creating modular, scalable test fixtures and automated systems that facilitate design characterization, validation, and high-volume manufacturing environments.

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Hiring Manager
Taylor Proudfoot
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Responsibilities

Design modular, reusable mechanical fixtures for testing vehicle electronics, evolving from manual bench-top setups to fully automated production systems
Partner with cross-functional engineering teams to define mechanical test requirements and improve ECU testability
Design custom mechanical interfaces for ECUs, including pogo-pin and bed-of-nails probing solutions
Develop rack-based test systems optimized for scalability, reduced complexity, and faster build times
Create and release detailed drawings, BOMs, specifications, diagrams, and SOPs
Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors during procurement, station build, integration, and commissioning
Provide technical oversight to vendors manufacturing mechanical components and systems
Work closely with technicians to communicate requirements and ensure correct implementation

Qualification

Mechanical Engineering3D CAD toolsTest automation systemsElectronics testingAutomotive industry experienceHands-on integrationReading electrical schematicsCommunication protocolsAutomation instrumentation

Required

BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent practical experience
5+ years of experience designing modular mechanical hardware for test automation systems (R&D through high-volume manufacturing)
Advanced proficiency in 3D CAD tools (SolidWorks preferred; Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD, ProE acceptable)
Experience with electronics testing, probing, and harnessing technologies (e.g., mass interconnect solutions such as VPC, specialty probes such as Ingun)
Ability to read electrical schematics, navigate PCB layouts, and interpret component datasheets
Hands-on experience integrating automated test equipment in manufacturing environments
Background in automotive, semiconductor, or aerospace industries

Preferred

Familiarity with vehicle communication protocols (CAN, CAN FD, DoIP, Automotive Ethernet, LIN)
Experience with automation instrumentation (programmable power supplies, DMMs, multiplexers, signal analyzers, signal generators, multifunction DAQ devices)

Company

Hydrogen Group

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Hydrogen Group provides recruitment services for mid to senior level professional staff.
dateFounded in 1997
location
London, England, GBR
people-size201-500 employees
web-link
http://www.hydrogengroup.com

H1B Sponsorship

Hydrogen Group has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
unknown
2006-10-06IPO

Recent News

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2023-01-20
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