Senior Software Manufacturing Engineer

Maymobility; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare suite

Retirement benefits with employer match

Generous parental leave

Flexible vacation policy

Job summary

May Mobility in Ann Arbor, Michigan is searching for a Senior Software Manufacturing Engineer to enhance production efficiency and troubleshoot software issues throughout manufacturing. This role involves collaboration across teams and developing tools for our Autonomous Drive Kit.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and at least five years in a related field, demonstrating expertise in embedded software and automated production processes. This role offers a salary between $110,000 and $140,000.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electromechanical, or Computer Science.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in manufacturing or software engineering.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain software for flashing and testing products.
• Troubleshoot software issues on the manufacturing line.
• Create tools to automate testing for quality control.
• Analyze production data to identify process bottlenecks.
• Collaborate with teams to validate software during new product introduction.

Skills

Process validations

3D CAD software

Rapid prototyping

Embedded code in C/C++

Communication skills

Mentoring

Electrical schematics

Autonomous vehicle technology

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical/Industrial Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Embedded systems

Oscilloscopes

Logic analyzers

Job description

May Mobility is transforming cities through autonomous technology to create a safer, greener, more accessible world. Based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, May develops and deploys autonomous vehicles (AVs) powered by our innovative Multi‑Policy Decision Making (MPDM) technology that literally reimagines the way AVs think. Our vehicles do more than just drive themselves – they provide value to communities, bridge public transit gaps and move people where they need to go safely, easily and with a lot more fun. We’re building the world’s best autonomy system to reimagine transit by minimizing congestion, expanding access and encouraging better land use in order to foster more green, vibrant and livable spaces. Since our founding in 2017, we’ve given more than 500,000 autonomous rides to real people around the globe. And we’re just getting started. We’re hiring people who share our passion for building the future, today, solving real‑world problems and seeing the impact of their work. Join us.

Job Summary

The Senior Software Manufacturing Engineer has a comprehensive scope of responsibilities aimed at enhancing production efficiency, reducing costs, improving quality, and troubleshooting production issues. Working cross‑functionally within the company and collaborating with external engineering partners through RFPs, SOWs, and design development is a focus for this role. The Senior Software Manufacturing Engineer bridges software development and hardware production, developing manufacturing tools, scripts, and systems to automate testing, programming, and configuration of our Autonomous Drive Kit. This role engages teams throughout the production process, from supply partners and line‑side support at the integration plant to post‑production service. Leadership responsibilities include leading PFMEAs, participating in safety review activities, and mentoring junior engineers on relevant best practices.

Essential Responsibilities

• Software Deployment: Develop and maintain software for flashing, testing, and calibrating hardware products during production.
• Production Line Support: Troubleshoot and resolve software‑related issues on the manufacturing line to minimize downtime.
• Automation & Tooling: Create scripts and tools to automate testing and data collection for quality control.
• Process Improvement: Analyze production data to identify bottlenecks and implement improvements to assembly processes.
• Validation: Collaborate with hardware teams to validate software functionality during new product introduction (NPI).
• Prepare configuration process and documentation to assist supply chain with sourcing.
• Responsible for efficiency, cost, and quality improvement projects for production.
• Develop in‑process check procedures, work instructions and tooling requirements.
• Solicit and formalize requirements to improve manufacturability and design robustness with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills and Abilities

• Familiarity with designing and executing process validations.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD software for mechanical and/or electrical components.
• Experience in rapid prototyping, 3‑D printing technologies, and basic machining tools.
• Proficiency writing embedded code in C/C++.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work across functional teams.
• Interest and ability to mentor more junior engineers.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and use oscilloscopes and logic analyzers to debug embedded software.
• Deep understanding of autonomous vehicle hardware and sensor technology.
• General knowledge of vehicle communication protocols.

Qualifications and Experience

Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or Computer Science.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing or software engineering capacity.
• Demonstrated foundation in data structures and algorithms including the ability to troubleshoot software‑configured hardware issues.
• Strong background in technical and project leadership.

Desirable

• Master’s Degree in Engineering.
• Knowledge of sensor or automotive ECU configuration.
• Knowledge of ADAS systems.
• Experience developing for bare‑metal/state‑based, RTOS, and/or Linux operating system environments.
• Experience implementing hardware device drivers and communication protocols such as UART, SPI, I²C, and CAN.
• Prior experience integrating with vehicle platform and deep knowledge of vehicle communication protocols.

Physical Requirements

• Standard office working conditions, including prolonged sitting, prolonged standing, prolonged computer use.

Travel required: minimal, 1%–10%.

Benefits and Perks

• Comprehensive healthcare suite including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability plans. Domestic partners who have been residing together for at least one year are also eligible to participate.
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Healthcare and Dependent Care Accounts available.
• Rich retirement benefits, including an immediately vested employer safe‑harbor match.
• Generous paid parental leave as well as a phased return to work.
• Flexible vacation policy in addition to paid company holidays.
• Total Wellness Program providing numerous resources for overall wellbeing.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and/or people of color are less likely to apply to a job unless they meet every qualification. At May Mobility, we’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workforce, so if you’re excited about this role but your previous experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway! You may be the perfect candidate for this or another role at May.

Want to learn more about our culture & benefits? Check out our website!

May Mobility is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, genetics or any other legally protected basis. Below, you have the opportunity to share your preferred gender pronouns, gender, ethnicity, and veteran status with May Mobility to help us identify areas of improvement in our hiring and recruitment processes. Completion of these questions is entirely voluntary. Any information you choose to provide will be kept confidential, and will not impact the hiring decision in any way. If you believe that you will need any type of accommodation, please let us know.

Note to Recruitment Agencies: May Mobility does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Furthermore, May Mobility does not pay placement fees for candidates submitted by any agency other than its approved partners.

Salary Range: $110,000 – $140,000 USD