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Staff Hardware Reliability Engineer
Aurora Innovation - Mountain View, CA
posted about 2 months ago
About the position
The Staff Optical Mechanical Design Engineer will be responsible for designing and validating opto-mechanical enclosures for next-generation automotive sensors. This role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams and contract manufacturers to ensure the successful mass production of optical sensor products. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in opto-mechanical design, particularly in high-volume production environments, and will contribute to the development of robust electro-mechanical solutions that enhance the performance and reliability of self-driving technology.
Responsibilities
- Designing and validating opto-mechanical enclosures that meet performance, reliability, manufacturability, and cost requirements.
- Collaborating with Contract Manufacturers to initiate mass production tooling and complete engineering builds.
- Performing, documenting, and presenting engineering analysis and testing of opto-mechanical sensor performance.
- Hands-on prototyping and validating next-generation automotive sensors.
- Presenting, documenting, and educating others on mechanical and optical architectural decisions.
- Directing junior-level engineers and assisting senior-level engineers on various projects.
- Creating 3D models, 2D drawings, and engineering BOMs in CATIA 3DX.
- Performing basic structural/thermal analysis using hand calculations and FEA.
- Evaluating and characterizing optical elements and mounts.
- Implementing GD&T methods and conventions in accordance with ASME 14.5-2009.
Requirements
- BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering with 7+ years of industry experience in Opto-Mechanical Design.
- Strong background in mechanical engineering, optics, and packaging of optical components.
- Skilled in solid modeling CAD tools, ideally CATIA.
- Experience with optical analysis using Zemax or equivalent tool.
- Experience managing relationships with suppliers, ideally automotive OEMs and/or Asia-based Contract Manufacturers.
- Strong analytical and hands-on engineering skills.
- Understanding of GD&T methods and conventions in accordance with ASME 14.5-2009.
- Ability to work in a hands-on prototyping and test environment.
- Excellent oral, written, and communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Experience conducting FEA thermal/structural analysis, ideally with ANSYS Workbench.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in automotive cameras and sensors.
- Experience with Matlab or Python or equivalent tool.
Benefits
- Annual bonus
- Equity compensation
- Comprehensive benefits package
