
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Job Description
Responsibilities
Own the mechanical technical specification, design, integration, and release for vehicle systems
Create CAD models, detailed drawings, and specifications for parts and assemblies (SolidWorks)
Drive product development cycles from concept to production, ensuring manufacturability and reliability
Troubleshoot issues, identify root causes, and design corrective/preventative solutions
Build, assemble, and operate test fixtures for mechanisms — including necessary coding & electrical setups
Characterize sensing systems (encoders, sensors) for bandwidth, latency, and other system parameters to support closed-loop motor control
Develop and execute test plans, analyze results, and drive design improvements based on data
Work closely with electrical, software, and external engineering partners to meet system-level goals for safety, performance, and cost
Serve as design release engineer for systems such as Electronics enclosures, harnesses, and sheet metal assemblies
Own subsystem Bills of Materials (BOM), assembly structures, and documentation within PLM systems (Arena)
Collaborate with program management to plan development schedules, builds, and resolve supply chain challenges
Qualifications
Proven record of taking products from concept through mass production
Strong proficiency with SolidWorks and 3D CAD modeling best practices
Understanding of GD&T and tolerance stack-ups for precision assemblies
Experience with PLM systems (Arena or similar)
Hands-on prototyping and test experience — comfortable assembling and debugging systems in a lab
Analysis skills for simple FMEA & Thermal simulations
Ability to collaborate across disciplines
Excellent problem-solving skills, with a data-driven approach to design decisions
Benefits & Perks
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Job Details
- Category
- Mechanical
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Location
- Mountain View, CA
- Posted
- Mar 24, 2026, 12:52 PM
- Listed
- Mar 30, 2026, 07:10 PM
- Compensation
- $160,000 - $171,000 per year
About Cyngn
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