Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer
Location
Palo Alto, CA
Level
Senior-Level
Department
Transportation
Type
Salary
$117,000 - $146,000
Job Description
Posted on:
2026-04-06
Responsibilities
- Lead mechanical development of infotainment and sensor modules.
- Define mechanical component requirements and conduct trade studies for optimization.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess change impacts and development needs.
- Guide thermal and FEA studies for component design optimization.
- Identify and solve engineering issues using first principles and scientific methodologies.
- Partner with the electrical team on PCB layout and thermal design.
- Develop and document mechanical functional requirements for components.
Job Requirements
- At least 5+ years of industry experience in automotive or related fields.
- B.S. degree in mechanical engineering or relevant experience.
- Experience in designing mechanisms, thermal systems, and PCB integration.
- Proficient in CAD design, ideally with Catia V5/V6/3DX.
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
- Knowledge of manufacturing methods and automotive design practices.
- Familiarity with DFMEA principles and execution.
