Prototype Fabrication Engineer

Futureshaper.com; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company focused on autonomous driving is seeking a ProtoFab Engineer to support innovative projects. This role involves designing and fabricating parts, providing metrology support, and collaborating across teams to advance vehicle platform development. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in robotics and experience with fabrication tools.

Qualifications

• Experience with welding, CNC, lathes, and 3D printing essential.
• Proficient in diagnostic and mechanical engineering principles.
• Experience with lathe and milling machines preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and build custom parts and fixtures for prototyping.
• Provide fabrication support in vehicle platform development.
• Use CNC machines and other fabrication tools for part execution.

Skills

Diagnostic experience with vehicle or robotics systems

Fabrication and fabrication tools

3D scanning and metrology experience

Mechanical Engineering and fabrication fundamentals

Metrology, CAD, and 3D scanning experience

Experience with 3D printers and various filament materials

Job description

Who We Are

Nuro exists to better everyday life through robotics. Founded in 2016, Nuro has spent eight years developing autonomous driving (AD) technology and commercializing AD applications. The Nuro Driver is our world-class autonomous driving system that combines AD hardware with our generalized AI-first self-driving software. Built to learn and improve through data, the Nuro Driver is one of the few driverless autonomous technologies on public roads today.

Nuro has raised over $2B in capital from Fidelity, Bailie Gifford, T. Rowe Price, Google, and other leading investors. We’ve partnered with some of the world’s most respected brands including Uber, FedEx, Domino’s, Walmart, Kroger, and 7-Eleven.

About the Team

The Prototype Fabrication team is looking for a ProtoFab Engineer to join our team. Our team works end-to-end to tackle complex problems, from concept development and system design to prototyping and building custom parts. We collaborate cross-functionally with multiple teams to integrate components, develop new ideas, and continuously iterate through hands on fixing, testing, and refinement. Together, we bring ideas to life and drive innovation through collaborative development.

About the Role

As a Prototype Fabrication engineer, you will be at the forefront of new and groundbreaking projects that will help lead the company to success. From early concepts, to full scale fabrication and vehicle platform development, the team is responsible for a wide variety of projects and solutions.

About the Work

• Work with the Engineering teams to provide fabrication, prototype, and development support.
• Design and build one off parts, fixtures, assemblies, and components to support company development and vehicle platform needs.
• Provide metrology support of all types as needed for critical inspections, scans, and 3D modeling.
• Help develop new and novel solutions for the autonomous vehicle industry with a focus on hardware development, cooling systems, sensor mounting, and safety critical systems.
• Execution and fabrication of parts using CNC machines, 3D printing, welding, and other traditional fabrication disciplines.
• Cad design of parts, components and assemblies using NX software.

About You

• Diagnostic experience with vehicle or robotics systems such as electrical and mechanical devices, sensors, computers, and other associated equipment.
• Experience with Fabrication and fabrication tools such as welding, CNC, lathes, 3D printing, and laser cutting.
• 3d scanning and metrology experience using FARO arm, or Artech scanners.
• Mechanical Engineering and fabrication fundamentals experience.
• Metrology, CAD, and 3D scanning experience.
• Experience working with 3D printers and various filament materials.
• Experience with lathe and milling machines.

Bonus Points

• Experience working with High Voltage, EVs, or Autonomous Vehicles is a plus.
• Vehicle HVAC and cooling systems for electronics/sensors.
• Thermodynamics experience.
• Previous autonomous vehicle and motor experience.

Bullet points

At Nuro, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. For this position, the reasonably expected base pay range is between $114,000 and $171,000 for the level at which this job has been scoped. Your base pay will depend on several factors, including your experience, qualifications, education, location, and skills. In the event that you are considered for a different level, a higher or lower pay range would apply. This position is also eligible for an annual performance bonus, equity, and a competitive benefits package.

At Nuro, we celebrate differences and are committed to a diverse workplace that fosters inclusion and psychological safety for all employees. Nuro is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and expressly prohibits any form of workplace discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics. #LI-DNP