Staff Mechanical Design Engineer
Location
Irvine, CA
Level
Staff / Principal
Department
Transportation
Type
Salary
$149,000 - $187,000
Job Description
Posted on:
2026-03-04
Responsibilities
- Lead integration and packaging of electrical components in CAD.
- Optimize architecture for cost, mass, and part count.
- Drive mechanical architecture and electrical system integration.
- Collaborate with manufacturing engineering to minimize assembly time.
- Design mechanical components supporting electrical hardware.
- Document component mechanical functional requirements.
- Complete design verification plans for durability and cost efficiency.
Job Requirements
- 10+ years of industry experience in automotive or related fields.
- B.S. in mechanical engineering or equivalent experience.
- Experience with mechanism design, thermal design, and PCB integration.
- Proficient in CAD design, ideally in Catia V5/V6/3DX.
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
- Knowledge of manufacturing methods and automotive design practices.
- Familiarity with DFMEA principles and execution.
