Mechanical Design Engineer

SafeAI sees the future of heavy industry with off-road autonomous vehicles reshaping industries like construction and mining. We are pioneering a new approach to autonomous off-road equipment with AI-powered, vehicle and manufacturer agnostic technology that enables heavy industry operations to retrofit any piece of equipment with autonomous technology. Since 2017, we’ve been steadily establishing a foundation for the future, targeting the most important, heavily used off-road vehicles and industry segments to drive meaningful impacts across safety, productivity and cost reduction. We are now entering an era of massive industry adoption and are excited to be a commanding force in accelerating this movement to transform heavy industry with connected autonomy.

As a fast paced, high growth company serving a very important mission, our amazing and talented team is a huge part of bringing this mission to reality. The work that you do at SafeAI will give you a unique perspective on developing and deploying leading edge autonomous technology and solutions, while working with top tier participants in the industry, and across the globe. The leadership team at SafeAI brings a unique blend of autonomous technology and industry specific experience from some of the top companies in the world, such as Google, Apple, Tesla, Continental, Uber, Caterpillar, BHP and Rio Tinto. We are strategically headquartered in Silicon Valley, with team members and office locations established in Perth, Australia, Tokyo, Japan and New Delhi, India that you would collaborate with on a regular basis.

We’re seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer with a thirst for new technology and innovation to join our talented team here at SafeAI.  In this role, you will be responsible for designing the mechanical hardware that enables SafeAI to retrofit hardware to mining and construction vehicles to facilitate autonomous operation. You will use your knowledge of mechanical systems to develop parts and assemblies, including brackets, enclosures and fixtures. This role will involve planning, drawing and simulation in CAD, building prototype hardware, life cycle testing, and working hands-on in the field when needed to test designs.

·       Designing parts and assemblies in CAD

·       Reviewing designs with stakeholders

·       Rapid prototyping using 3D printing or hand made parts

·       Working with 3rd party machine shops on manufacturing

·       Simulating loads and stresses to ensure parts are suitable

·       Maintaining an inventory of tools, materials and fixtures

·       Producing and maintaining full BOM for each part and assembly

·       Testing designs on the bench and in the field

·       Working with field installation engineers to review and refine designs

·       Collaborating with electrical engineers on component design and harness routing

·       Assessing and selecting 3rd party components and enclosures

·       Reviewing and approving 3rd party designs and parts

·       Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or similar

·       Experience designing, fabricating, and testing mechanical and electromechanical devices

·       Knowledge of metal fabrication techniques

·       Experience with mechanical stress analysis and selecting appropriate fixings

·       General knowledge of automotive mechanical systems

·       Experience with rapid prototyping

·       Familiarity with Design for Manufacturability, Design for Assembly & Design for Serviceability

·       Ability to read and understand basic electrical schematics

·       Experience with Mechanical Simulation software tools

·       Comfortable using common hand tools such as files, taps, vices, hacksaws etc.

·       Confident using power tools such as metal saws, drill presses, impact drivers etc.

·       Proficient with CAD tools

·       An absolute wizard with Solidworks

·       Knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic and electro mechanical systems

·       Experience working with automotive mechanical systems

·       Knowledge of automotive electrical standards

·       Experience working on safety critical systems and standards such as ISO 26262

·       Familiar with FMEA / FTA and similar

In addition to a very competitive compensation and benefits package, we offer a fantastic culture and place to work within an established start-up environment. We provide plenty of snacks, grab & go meals and drinks to get you through the day, and we celebrate our accomplishments with off-sites gatherings and frequent happy hours. As an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V/SO, we do not discriminate in employment and personnel practices on the basis of race, sex, age, handicap, religion, national origin or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

·       Competitive compensation package, including stock options

·       Medical, dental, and vision benefits for employees and dependents

·       401(k) plan

·       Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)

·       Flexible vacation policy

·       Free access to onsite Fitness Center

·       Learning and development programs

·       Employee assistance program

·       Adoption assistance program

·       Community snacks, meals & beverages

We hope that you’re a great candidate for this position and look forward to speaking with you!