Senior Mechanical Engineer
Job Type
Full-time
Description


ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Mechanical Engineer, you will own the design, development, and validation of mechanical systems and components across the full product lifecycle. You'll integrate mechanical, electrical, and hardware requirements into manufacturable, cost-effective solutions — spanning everything from detailed CAD work and production documentation to hands-on field testing and cross-functional collaboration.

This role is ideal for an engineer who thrives at the intersection of design and the shop floor — someone equally comfortable in CAD and in the build bay, solving real-world product challenges alongside Development, Production, and external partners.


WHAT YOU'LL DO

  • Lead mechanical, hardware, and electrical design on most development projects, driving many design activities directly.
  • Create CAD models, drawings, and documentation for parts, assemblies, mounts, racks, enclosures, adapters, and vehicle integrations.
  • Provide electrical and system integration support — cable drawings, power distribution, grounding, fusing, connectors, and wire harnesses.
  • Integrate and troubleshoot sensors, cameras, lasers, GPS/IMU systems, radios, encoders, and DMIs.
  • Support active production builds, resolving technical questions, fitment issues, rework decisions, and assembly bottlenecks.
  • Create production-friendly instructions, drawings, fixtures, jigs, and controlled documentation.
  • Drive engineering change control: design improvements, drawing revisions, BOM updates, and legacy product support.
  • Support field service and validation, including root cause analysis and design changes to prevent issue recurrence.
  • Develop and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) and ensure alignment between engineering design and production requirements.
  • Evaluate supplier changes, replacement components, and alternate parts for form, fit, and function.
  • Travel up to 10% for field testing, customer sites, conferences, and industry test tracks.

WHAT YOU BRING

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor's degree or Technical Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
  • 10+ years of professional experience in product or manufacturing engineering.

Technical Skills

  • Proficiency with CAD software (SolidWorks is required, Fusion 360 is an asset).
  • Familiarity with engineering drawing standards and BOM management.
  • Intermediate understanding of electronics packaging — enclosure design, thermal dissipation, connector and cable management.
  • Working knowledge of electrical and wiring fundamentals; ability to troubleshoot wiring, signal, power, communication, and PCB-related issues.
  • Experience integrating and troubleshooting sensors, cameras, lasers, computers, GPS/IMU systems, and related components.
  • Hands-on shop-floor aptitude: build instructions, fixtures, jigs, and resolving fitment and assembly issues.

Core Competencies

  • Strong attention to detail with ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.
  • Comfortable translating field, shop, and customer problems into actionable engineering tasks.

KEY TECHNOLOGIES & TOOLS

  • SolidWorks
  • Fusion 360
  • CAD Modeling
  • BOM Management
  • GPS / IMU
  • PCB Rework
  • Wire Harnesses
  • Sensor Integration
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Engineering Change
  • Fixtures & Jigs
  • Field Validation
Requirements

 PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 lbs independently; heavier loads with assistance or mechanical aid.
  • Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and crouching throughout the workday.
  • Ability to climb ladders, steps, or work on or under vehicles and equipment.
  • Manual dexterity and hand–eye coordination for precise fabrication, cutting, and assembly.
  • Visual acuity, color differentiation, and depth perception for reading drawings and inspecting assemblies.
  • Valid driver's license required; must be legally authorized to operate company or customer vehicles.
  • PPE required: safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, and appropriate footwear.