Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer
Location
Palo Alto, CA
Level
Senior-Level
Department
Transportation
Type
Salary
$117,000 - $146,000
Job Description
Posted on:
2026-04-27
Responsibilities
- Lead mechanical development of infotainment and sensor modules.
- Define mechanical component requirements and conduct trade studies.
- Evaluate change impacts and development needs with cross-functional teams.
- Guide thermal and FEA studies for component design optimization.
- Solve issues using first principles through critical thinking.
- Collaborate with the electrical team on PCB layout and thermal design.
- Develop mechanical functional requirements for components.
Job Requirements
- 5+ years of industry experience in automotive or related fields.
- B.S. degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent experience.
- Experience in mechanism design, thermal design, and PCB integration.
- Strong CAD skills, preferably in Catia V5/V6/3DX.
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
- Knowledge of manufacturing methods and automotive design practices.
- Workable knowledge of DFMEA principles.
