Firmware Engineer, LUS

Lyft; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 88,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health coverage

Dental coverage

Life insurance

Lyft Health Care Savings Account

RRSP plan with company match

Hybrid in-office schedule 3 days/week

Job summary

Lyft Montreal is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to drive development of our micro-mobility vehicles and sustain the fleet in operation. You will lead design decisions with product and engineering teams, translate requirements into architecture, and guide cross-functional collaboration.

The role requires a BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering with 5+ years of experience, strong CAD/analysis skills, and a proven track record of shipping consumer products.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering or related field with 5+ years of industry experience.
• Experience leading feature/module development for consumer products.
• Strong fundamentals in mechanics, thermodynamics and materials.
• Experience with tolerance analyses and DFM with external vendors.
• Proactive problem solving, failure analysis, and DOE creation.
• 3D CAD, GD&T knowledge, and releasing 2D drawings.
• Willingness to travel to manufacturing partners.

Responsibilities

• Drive design decisions with product and cross-functional engineering teams.
• Lead post-launch sustaining activities and ensure high quality.
• Derive architecture and specs from product requirements.
• Use analysis to inform engineering designs.
• Lead sustaining and improvement projects from concept to field.
• Coordinate with GSM and Manufacturing for supply chain vetting.
• Prototype and create CAD models and handoffs to manufacturers.
• Support build, test cycles and field failure analysis.
• Communicate across teams to achieve results.

Skills

Mechanical engineering fundamentals

Solid mechanics

Electromagnetics

Thermodynamics

DFM tolerance analyses

3D CAD

GD&T

FeA principles

Cross-functional leadership

Vendor collaboration

Education

BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

FEA software

CAD software

Job description

At Lyft, our purpose is to serve and connect. We aim to achieve this by cultivating a work environment where all team members belong and have the opportunity to thrive.

Lyft’s Bikes & Scooters team is developing the future of micro-mobility and we are looking for a Mechanical Engineer to come in and help drive the development of our newest vehicles and sustain our fleet in operation.

Responsibilities:

• Drive design decision by collaborating with product, engineering (EE/ME/FW/SW), reliability, and systems engineering teams
• Lead post-launch sustaining activities intended to support a smooth transition into production while maintaining high quality standards
• Derive technical architecture and engineering specifications from product requirements
• Use analysis to support engineering designs
• Lead sustaining and continuous improvement projects from concept through release and into field operations
• Work with GSM and Manufacturing teams to vet supply chain and production partners
• Prototype; create quick experimental mock-ups and meticulous mechanical models
• Research technologies and scope development opportunities
• Develop CAD databases and drawing packages, and drive handoff to manufacturers
• Support the build and test product development cycle, travel required
• Test failure analysis and solution validation to complete successful product development
• Conduct field failure analysis and solution evaluation
• Lead large projects from idea to positive execution
• Act on feedback to learn and grow
• Effectively communicate across cross functional teams to achieve results

Experience:

• BS or MS degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical field, and 5+ years of related industry experience
• Experience leading the development of a feature or module of a consumer product
• Strong foundation in mechanical engineering fundamentals, including solid mechanics, electromagnetics, thermodynamics, and knowledge of basic engineering materials and manufacturing processes
• Experience in performing tolerance analyses and working through DFM challenges with external vendors
• Proactive problem solving, with experience in failure analysis, root cause investigation, and DOE creation
• Skilled in 3D CAD, Basic GD&T knowledge and experience releasing 2D drawings
• Working knowledge of FEA principles
• Experience traveling to manufacturing partners
• Track-record for successfully shipping product and working cross functionally across an organization

Benefits:

• Extended health and dental coverage options, along with life insurance and disability benefits
• Mental health benefits
• Family building benefits
• Pet benefits
• Access to a Lyft funded Health Care Savings Account
• RRSP plan with company match to help save for your future
• In addition to provincial observed holidays, salaried team members are covered under Lyft's flexible paid time off policy. The policy allows team members to take off as much time as they need (with manager approval). Hourly team members get 15 days paid time off, with an additional day for each year of service
• Lyft is proud to support new parents with 18 weeks of paid time off, designed as a top-up plan to complement provincial programs. Biological, adoptive, and foster parents are all eligible.
• Subsidized commuter benefits and Lyft ride credits

Lyft is committed to creating an inclusive workforce that fosters belonging. Lyft believes that every person has a right to equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, pardoned record of offences, or any other basis protected by applicable law or by Company policy. Lyft also strives for a healthy and safe workplace and strictly prohibits harassment of any kind. Accommodation for persons with disabilities will be provided upon request in accordance with applicable law during the application and hiring process. Please contact your recruiter if you wish to make such a request.

Lyft highly values having employees working in-office to foster a collaborative work environment and company culture. This role will be in-office on a hybrid schedule — Team Members will be expected to work in the office at least 3 days per week, including on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Lyft considers working in the office at least 3 days per week to be an essential function of this hybrid role. Your recruiter can share more information about the various in-office perks Lyft offers. Additionally, hybrid roles have the flexibility to work from anywhere for up to 4 weeks per year. #Hybrid

The expected base pay range for this position in the Montreal area is CAD $88,000 - CAD $110,000, not inclusive of potential equity offering, bonus or benefits. Salary ranges are dependent on a variety of factors, including qualifications, experience and geographic location. Your recruiter can share more information about the salary range specific to your working location and other factors during the hiring process.