Autonomous Haulage Systems Mechanical Engineer

Socket.dev; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

401(k)

Paid parental leave

Sick time / PTO

Job summary

Pronto AI seeks a hands-on Mechanical Design Engineer to drive designs through prototype, assembly, and field installation on heavy vehicles up to 100+ tons. You will create CAD models, prepare BOMs, and collaborate with cross-functional teams for scalable hardware kits.

The role involves travel to customer sites up to 30% and developing robust testing procedures. Based in San Francisco, you will contribute to production deployments and safety improvements in real-world environments.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of non-internship mechanical design experience.
• Hands-on experience building mechanical/electrical systems.
• Automotive or heavy equipment experience preferred.
• Familiarity with 3D CAD tools.
• Willing to travel up to 30%.

Responsibilities

• Own designs from prototype to assembly and installation.
• Develop documentation including drawings and BOMs.
• Create and refine vehicle hardware kits for new platforms.
• Develop testing/validation procedures for electromechanical systems.
• Build prototypes using rapid prototyping techniques.

Skills

Mechanical design

Field installation

Hands-on engineering

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Mechatronics

Tools

3D CAD tools

Electromechanical systems

Job description

Pronto AI seeks a hands-on Mechanical Design Engineer to drive designs through prototype, assembly, and field installation on heavy vehicles up to 100+ tons. You will create CAD models, prepare BOMs, and collaborate with cross-functional teams for scalable hardware kits.

The role involves travel to customer sites up to 30% and developing robust testing procedures. Based in San Francisco, you will contribute to production deployments and safety improvements in real-world environments.