Mechanical Engineer – Serviceability

Comrise; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Comrise is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer – Serviceability to advance DFS-focused design for next-generation autonomous vehicle technology. The role emphasizes maintenance-friendly product development and long-term reliability across the lifecycle.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize serviceability, maintain service BOMs, and support tooling and repair documentation while pursuing cost-effective, reliable designs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 4–6 years of mechanical engineering experience in a product development or manufacturing environment.
• Experience taking products through the complete development lifecycle.
• Strong understanding of Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Serviceability (DFS).
• Experience with product and process validation.
• Tooling and equipment design experience.
• Strong documentation and technical communication skills.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD software (CATIA is a plus).
• Ability to independently manage engineering projects in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Drive Design for Serviceability (DFS) initiatives across product development programs.
• Evaluate components and assemblies for accessibility, ergonomics, tooling clearance, hand clearance, and ease of replacement.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, manufacturing, industrial design, and prototyping teams to improve product serviceability.
• Develop and maintain service BOMs to support spare parts planning.
• Support new product builds and provide design recommendations to improve maintainability.
• Identify requirements for specialized service tools and support the design and development of custom tooling.
• Perform cost and repair-time analyses to identify opportunities for reducing maintenance complexity and service costs.
• Define serviceability and reliability requirements for new products.
• Partner with technical writers to develop repair procedures and service documentation.
• Work alongside field service teams to evaluate products in real-world environments and incorporate service feedback into future designs.

Skills

Design for Serviceability (DFS)

Design for Manufacturability (DFM)

Technical communication

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer – Serviceability to support the development of next-generation autonomous vehicle technology. This role focuses on Design for Serviceability (DFS), ensuring products are designed for efficient maintenance, repair, and long-term reliability throughout the product development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Drive Design for Serviceability (DFS) initiatives across product development programs.
• Evaluate components and assemblies for accessibility, ergonomics, tooling clearance, hand clearance, and ease of replacement.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, manufacturing, industrial design, and prototyping teams to improve product serviceability.
• Develop and maintain service Bills of Materials (BOMs) to support spare parts planning.
• Support new product builds and provide design recommendations to improve maintainability.
• Identify requirements for specialized service tools and support the design and development of custom tooling.
• Perform cost and repair-time analyses to identify opportunities for reducing maintenance complexity and service costs.
• Define serviceability and reliability requirements for new products.
• Partner with technical writers to develop repair procedures and service documentation.
• Work alongside field service teams to evaluate products in real-world environments and incorporate service feedback into future designs.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 4–6 years of mechanical engineering experience in a product development or manufacturing environment.
• Experience taking products through the complete development lifecycle.
• Strong understanding of Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Serviceability (DFS).
• Experience with product and process validation.
• Tooling and equipment design experience.
• Strong documentation and technical communication skills.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD software (CATIA is a plus).
• Ability to independently manage engineering projects in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with autonomous vehicles, automotive systems, or complex electromechanical products.
• Knowledge of sensors, camera systems, or compute hardware integration.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes and service operations.

Ideal Candidate

We're looking for someone who enjoys solving complex mechanical problems while keeping service technicians in mind. You'll thrive in this role if you enjoy collaborating across engineering teams, improving product reliability, and influencing product designs that reduce repair time and maintenance costs while enhancing the overall customer service experience.