Job : Mechanical Test Engineer
What the job involves
We're looking for a talented Mechanical Test Engineer to collaborate across disciplines and bring ideas to life. You'll oversee the entire mechanical design lifecycle, from concept to manufacturing support. This hands-on role involves utilizing your CAD skills, building prototypes, and conducting tests to optimize performance, cost, and capabilities. Join our mission to design and develop innovative hardware for next-generation edge devices at Hayden AI.
Responsibilities
- Design and build electromechanical systems, collaborating across disciplines (electrical, firmware) and functional groups.
- Oversee the entire mechanical design lifecycle, from conception to manufacturing support.
- Utilize CAD software to develop and document designs.
- Work directly with vendors to ensure design realization.
- Conduct tests to optimize system performance, cost, and capabilities.
- Communicate progress, issues, and design documentation to internal and external stakeholders.
- Build and maintain engineering prototypes.
- Manage vendor relationships and drive internal build planning and documentation.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field (or 5+ years of relevant experience).Proven experience in a mechanical engineering role.Track record of successfully completing product development projects and shipping hardware.Experience designing for various manufacturing processes (CNC machining, sheet metal, 3D printing, etc.).Hands-on experience with shop tools and processes (3D printing, soldering, wire crimping, etc.).Proficiency in 3D CAD software and creating / maintaining controlled documentation.Excellent communication skills (technical and non-technical).Self-motivated, organized, detail-oriented, and a critical thinker.Adaptable and eager to learn new things.Bonus
Solidworks experience.Expertise in a specific Mechanical Engineering discipline (analysis, environmental testing, manufacturing).Familiarity with debug tools (DMM, oscilloscope, logic analyzer).Experience in the telemetry / computer vision industry.Experience in automotive or other product development.