Mechanical Engineer

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.