Equipment Engineer - Service

**JOB TITLE: Equipment Engineer - Service LOCATION: Foster City, CA (Onsite) PAY RANGE: $56 - $66/hr. DURATION: 6 Months** TOP 3 SKILLS: 2–4 years of experience in mechanical engineering or a similar role within a product design and manufacturing environment Experience in tooling, fixture design, automation specifications, and development of assembly or service equipment Hands-on experience with CAD tools (Catia, SolidWorks, or AutoCAD) and supporting equipment design, prototyping, and manufacturing processes Job Description: The company is developing fully autonomous vehicles and the supporting ecosystem required to bring the technology to market at scale. Sitting at the intersection of robotics, machine learning, and design, aims to provide the next generation of mobility-as-a-service in urban environments. We believe the transition to self-driving vehicles requires a combination of elegant vision and uncompromising execution. As an Equipment Engineer, you will be responsible for planning, developing, implementing, and sustaining the equipment for our vehicle service centers. You will help the transition towards being a more production-ready company by implementing OEM-level tools and processes. Working at the company gives you the chance to manifest your creativity and highly impact the operation and sustainability of the final product. Responsibilities: Develop and implement automotive assembly equipment and tools Identify the tooling and equipment design opportunities by aligning with teams on proposed process changes and improvements Work cross functionally to fully develop tooling and equipment requirements Evaluate part and assembly design, from concept to design for manufacturing introduction, for hand clearance, tooling clearance, ergonomics, and feasibility of maintenance and repair Lead the hands-on design and prototyping equipment (hand tools, jigs, fixtures, automated equipment) using CAD and supporting programs Manage manufacturing partners that support us with equipment development (design, automation, fixtures, workstations, etc.) Work with equipment suppliers (internal and external) to solve ergonomic and assembly issues Continuous update of equipment specifications and documentation Develop equipment PMs and ensure their completion, assisting with maintenance and troubleshoot tooling-related issues Provide comprehensive time/cost modeling that showcases opportunity to drive product and process change to support reduction in cost or complexity of repair Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent hands-on experience 2 to 4 years of experience in a mechanical engineering or similar role, within a product design and manufacturing environment Experience with developing automation specifications, tooling and fixture design, and lift assists/industrial manipulators Experience with Catia, Solidworks, AutoCAD, & SAP is a plus Able to work independently with minimal supervision Experience with presenting cost-analysis of new process and equipment BENEFITS SUMMARY: Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate or annual salary only, unless otherwise stated. In addition to base compensation, full-time roles are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Commuter and 401K benefits with company matching. IND123