Mechanical Engineer III

Mechanical Engineer III#25-61419

Mountain View, CA

All On-site

Job Description

Project Overview

You will support the Geo Imaging Systems Design Team (ISDT) hardware development efforts. This role will be based out of Mountain View, California. This role will require interacting with Imaging Systems Design team to assemble, test, and design components for hardware systems. This role will come with mechanical design responsibilities for fixturing.

Overall Responsibilities

Assembling of vehicle mounted hardware systems

Create test plans, execute tests and document the test results for components and systems of vehicle-mounted imaging platforms.

Designing of test fixtures with guidance from ISDT engineers

General hardware testing support including:

Fabrication/modification of simple metal parts using a mill

Maintenance, selection, and operation of test equipment

Suggestions for improving existing test processes

Conducting or participating in equipment test procedures

Top 3 Daily Responsibilities

Test system / prototype assembly

Gathering test results from running test systems

Mechanical fit tests and harness design

Skills/Qualifications

Mandatory

Non-Essential

Skill/Experience/Education

MandatoryExperience creating simple, durable cable harnesses

Working knowledge of linux, e.g. executing software via command line, copying/uploading data etc.

Experience handling optics and cleaning optical components

Experience assembling precision complex systems from documentation with minimal guidance. This requires reasonable dexterity with basic hand tools, sockets, torque wrenches, etc.

Provide feedback and suggestions on documentation

Experience using a manual mill, drill press, band saw

Ability to design simple test fixtures using CAD software

Basic understanding of tolerancing and implications within opto-mechanical systems

Ability to work with high power test equipment

Previous experience with executing tests according to a provided plan

Excellent documentation skills including composition of slide decks with images and diagrams

Diver's license and ability to drive vehicles as large as a truck with mounted hardware

DesiredPrevious work with camera systems

Ability to read a cad drawing and perform modifications using available machining tools

Previous work with vehicle mounted sensors a plus

Previous experience with measurement systems such as FARO Arm, Optical Scanners, or Keyence CMM, would be a plus

Experience with the OnShape CAD system