Mechanical Design Engineer

Industrious Ventures; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Industrious Ventures is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer in South San Francisco, California, to lead the development of next generation products and manage prototyping efforts. Candidates should have 2+ years in Mechanical Design, a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, and proficiency in CAD software like SolidWorks. The role requires strong engineering fundamentals and experience in design for manufacturing. Join us in revolutionizing logistics with innovative hardware and software solutions.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in Mechanical Design or related role.
• Strong fundamentals in mechanical engineering first principles.
• Experience in optics design cameras and/or lighting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead sustaining engineering for existing products.
• Develop CAD models and simulations for your responsible parts.
• Document designs and test results.

Skills

Mechanical Design

CAD Software

Design for Manufacturing

Electronics Packaging Design

SolidWorks

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks PDM

PLM Software

Job description

At Kargo, our mission is to build a connective tissue between the physical world of freight and the digital ecosystem used to manage it. We believe that advancements in smart infrastructure are critical to enabling a safer and more efficient future for logistics. Our loading dock sensor platform verifies all incoming and outgoing freight, aggregating data that enables shippers and carriers to efficiently manage dock operations, switch out suppliers and understand material flow in real time.

We care deeply about delivering the best solutions for our customers. As a member of the Kargo team, you will have the opportunity to develop and deploy tomorrow’s hardware & software solutions and help revolutionize logistics.

Responsibilities

• Lead sustaining engineering for existing products.
• Lead development efforts on next generation products.
• Manage rapid prototyping efforts in machine shop.
• Develop CAD models and simulations in the designs of your responsible parts.
• Design fixtures and test set ups to validate designs.
• Document designs and test results.
• Draft drawings for all responsible parts and integrate into PLM.

Experience

• 2+ years experience in Mechanical Design or related role.
• Strong fundamentals in mechanical engineering first principles.
• Experienced in CAD software (SolidWorks preferred).
• Experienced in using SolidWork PDM and PLM softwares (Arena preferred).
• Experience in Design for Manufacturing principles.
• Experienced in electronics packaging design.
• (Preferred) Experience in optics design cameras and/or lighting.
• (Preferred) Structural or thermal design and simulation experience.
• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline.

Kargo is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.