Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, Body Structures & Frame

Foundation Robotics Lab; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401k plan

Job summary

A robotics company is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to design and develop vehicle body and structural architecture for autonomous vehicles. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in structural mechanical systems, strong CAD proficiency, and experience with fabrication processes. The role involves using simulation tools for design decisions and collaborating closely with engineering teams. The expected annual salary is between $115,000 - $150,000, with market standard benefits provided.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience designing and building structural mechanical systems.
• Strong proficiency in 3D CAD tools with disciplined assemblies and tolerancing.
• Experience using FEA and simulation tools to inform design decisions.
• Comfortable with fabrication processes.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop vehicle body and structural architecture.
• Own structural performance from concept to prototype.
• Engineer frame systems with optimized stiffness-to-weight ratio.
• Drive rapid prototyping efforts using CNC machining and fabrication.
• Design robust joints and interfaces for harsh environments.
• Collaborate with engineering teams for integrated vehicle architecture.

Skills

5+ years of hands-on experience designing and building structural mechanical systems

Strong proficiency in 3D CAD (SolidWorks, CATIA, NX, or similar)

Experience using FEA and simulation tools (ANSYS, ADAMS)

Practical experience with fabrication processes such as welding, machining, and sheet metal

Solid understanding of materials and their trade-offs

Experience designing for harsh environments

Ability to think in systems

Tools

SolidWorks

CATIA

NX

ANSYS

ADAMS

Job description

A robotics company is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to design and develop vehicle body and structural architecture for autonomous vehicles. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in structural mechanical systems, strong CAD proficiency, and experience with fabrication processes. The role involves using simulation tools for design decisions and collaborating closely with engineering teams. The expected annual salary is between $115,000 - $150,000, with market standard benefits provided.