Mechanical Designer III - Contract

Job Description

Job Description

ASI is expanding its teams to support its current ramp-up across development work, customer projects, and product deployments. This is a full-time W-2 contract position. The selected candidate will interview with ASI and work as an integrated member of the ASI team. W-2 employment, payroll, and benefits will be administered through one of ASI's staffing partners. Development phases of this nature typically span up to project completion (typically 2-4 years), though scope and duration are driven by business needs.JOB SUMMARYThe Mechanical Designer III supports the design, documentation, release, and integration of mechanical systems for ASI's autonomous container-handling platforms. This role creates and maintains 3D CAD models, mechanical drawings, assemblies, weldments, brackets, mounts, guards, covers, installation details, bills of materials, and related design documentation needed to build, test, and support autonomous reach stacker and yard truck systems.As a Level III designer within ASI's five-level structure, this position independently owns moderately complex mechanical design and documentation assignments while receiving guidance on broader system architecture and high-level engineering decisions. The role works closely with mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, systems engineers, technicians, manufacturing, test, and field teams to support vehicle integration, sensor mounting, autonomy-kit packaging, container-handling interfaces, and serviceable heavy-equipment designs.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESCreate, update, and maintain 3D CAD models, mechanical drawings, assembly drawings, weldment drawings, installation drawings, and fabrication documentationSupport mechanical design activities for autonomous reach stacker platforms, container stacker DC Build efforts, and Yard Truck Container Offload systemsDesign and document brackets, mounts, frames, weldments, panels, covers, guards, enclosures, sensor mounts, compute mounts, cable-routing hardware, and integration componentsSupport mechanical integration of autonomy kits, sensors, compute hardware, electrical panels, wiring routes, antennas, cameras, LiDAR, radar, GPS/GNSS, and other vehicle systemsDevelop mechanical designs that support container detection, container handling, yard truck interaction, offload workflows, vehicle alignment, service access, and field maintenanceCreate and maintain bills of materials, part lists, drawing packages, revision records, and release documentationTranslate engineering concepts, sketches, redlines, markups, requirements, and field feedback into accurate design models and production-ready drawingsReview mechanical designs for fit, function, manufacturability, assembly, serviceability, durability, and integration with vehicle systemsSupport packaging studies, interference checks, clearance reviews, installation planning, and layout work for heavy-equipment platformsSupport design of ruggedized components that can withstand vibration, shock, outdoor exposure, heavy-equipment operation, and field-service conditionsIncorporate feedback from prototype builds, shop integration, field testing, customer deployments, and technician installation workSupport engineering change requests, engineering change orders, drawing releases, and configuration-controlled design updatesWork with technicians, fabricators, vendors, and suppliers to resolve questions related to drawings, fit-up, fabrication, installation, and build qualitySupport prototype assembly, vehicle integration, troubleshooting, and design updates in shop and field environmentsCoordinate with electrical designers and engineers to ensure mechanical designs support wiring, harness routing, connector access, grounding, mounting, and service needsCoordinate with systems, perception, GNC, test, and field teams to ensure mechanical designs support autonomous operation and validation activitiesMaintain organized CAD files, drawings, BOMs, documentation records, and configuration-controlled design dataParticipate in design reviews, build reviews, drawing reviews, and technical discussions related to mechanical system integrationIdentify design risks, documentation gaps, fit issues, and serviceability concerns and communicate them clearly to the engineering teamSupport customer deployments, field updates, or system reviews as requiredFollow ASI design standards, documentation practices, revision-control processes, safety expectations, and quality requirementsESSENTIAL EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE, JOB SKILLSAssociate degree, technical certificate, or equivalent experience in Mechanical Design, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Drafting, CAD Design, Manufacturing Technology, or a related technical fieldTypically five or more years of experience in mechanical design, mechanical drafting, product design, vehicle design, heavy-equipment design, automation systems, or related technical design workStrong experience creating and maintaining 3D CAD models, detailed drawings, assemblies, and mechanical documentationExperience using CAD tools such as SolidWorks, Inventor, Creo, NX, CATIA, Onshape, or similar mechanical design platformsExperience designing brackets, mounts, weldments, sheet-metal parts, machined parts, guards, covers, frames, or mechanical assembliesAbility to interpret mechanical drawings, technical specifications, engineering markups, redlines, requirements, and assembly feedbackFamiliarity with bills of materials, drawing releases, revision control, engineering change processes, and configuration managementUnderstanding of mechanical fit, tolerance, manufacturability, assembly, serviceability, durability, and installation requirementsAbility to support moderately complex mechanical design assignments with limited day-to-day directionExperience working with engineers, technicians, fabricators, manufacturing teams, test teams, and field personnelStrong attention to detail and ability to produce accurate, complete, and organized technical documentationStrong problem-solving skills and ability to identify practical design solutionsStrong written and verbal communication skillsAbility to work in office, shop, vehicle-integration, and field-support environments as neededPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSExperience designing mechanical systems for reach stackers, yard trucks, container-handling equipment, heavy equipment, autonomous vehicles, robotics, construction equipment, agricultural equipment, or industrial machineryFamiliarity with container yards, distribution centers, logistics operations, material handling, container stacking, container pickup, container placement, or trailer/container offload workflowsExperience with vehicle integration, retrofit kits, autonomy-kit installation, sensor mounting, compute hardware packaging, or field-serviceable mechanical designExperience designing ruggedized components for vibration, shock, dust, water exposure, outdoor environments, and heavy-equipment operationExperience with weldments, sheet metal, machined components, castings, bolted joints, fasteners, and structural mounting interfacesExperience performing packaging studies, interference checks, tolerance reviews, and service-access reviewsFamiliarity with electrical integration needs, including cable routing, connector access, enclosure mounting, grounding, and sensor placementExperience supporting prototype builds, vehicle retrofits, customer-site updates, or field installation workExperience with PLM, PDM, ERP, Jira, Confluence, or similar engineering documentation and issue-tracking systemsExperience working with suppliers, machine shops, fabricators, or production teams to support build and release activitiesExperience supporting design updates based on test results, field issues, customer feedback, or production feedbackBENEFITSASI offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:401k with employer matchGenerous HSA contributionPTO, paid holidays, and flextimeASI covers 90% of employee medical plan costsAt Autonomous Solutions, Inc. (ASI), we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where all employees and applicants have equal opportunities. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected characteristic. ASI complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding nondiscrimination in employment and is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process.Your employment with ASI will be "at will," meaning that either you or ASI may terminate your employment at any time for any lawful reason, with or without cause or advance notice.