Mechanical Engineer - San Francisco, CA

What You’ll Do You will be responsible for owning designs through prototype and assembly as well as installing systems onto vehicles as large as 100+ ton haul trucks, while developing documentation to scale installations. All aspects of the role will be very hands‑on and will involve fieldwork. Apply mechanical engineering principles for the development and integration of drive‑by‑wire hardware including actuators and sensors Travel to customer sites for development and initial installation of hardware systems (up to 30%) Develop bespoke solutions to customer specific problems Refine current hardware kits for efficient scaling Develop vehicle hardware kits for new platforms Develop 2D and 3D CAD models of mechanical and electro‑mechanical components and assemblies Create and maintain documentation of design solutions including reports, engineering drawings, Bills of Material, and installation instructions Develop testing and validation procedures for electromechanical systems Build prototypes using various rapid prototyping technologies (e.g. 3D print, laser cut) Source components and manage vendors Work on system level design with a cross‑functional team to develop mechanical and electro‑mechanical solutions What We’re Looking For Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline 2–5 years work experience Automotive or heavy equipment industry experience strongly preferred Familiarity with robotic systems is strongly preferred Experience/expertise with 3D CAD tools Hands‑on experience building mechanical and/or electrical systems; machine shop and/or fabrication experience preferred Experience designing for CNC machine, sheet metal fab, and 3D print Experience with hydraulic systems is a plus Ability to resolve issues during design, development and execution of mechanical engineering activities Ability to work with limited/general direction and must be able to communicate effectively with a multidisciplinary team Familiarity with regulatory compliance is a plus (OSHA, CE, CCC, ASME related standards) Be excited about working in person in our downtown San Francisco office Location & Compensation This role is based in our San Francisco office. The base salary range for this role is $110,000–180,000 per year. Actual compensation will be determined on an individual basis and may vary depending on experience, skills, and qualifications. Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package. You may also be eligible for equity awards and an annual performance‑based bonus. Benefits Summary (USA Full‑Time Exempt Employees) Medical, dental, and vision insurance (multiple plans, incl. HSA options) Company‑paid life and disability insurance (short‑ and long‑term) Voluntary insurance: accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity Optional supplemental life insurance for self, spouse, and children Pet insurance discount 401(k) Health Savings Account (HSA) Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter) Time Off policies: Discretionary vacation days 8 paid holidays per year Paid sick time Paid Bereavement leave Paid Parental Leave #J-18808-Ljbffr Atoms