Staff Mechanical Engineer

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      "text": "Responsibilities",
      "content": "<div style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">&nbsp;</div>\n\n<li style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\">Own the mechanical technical specification, design, integration, and release for vehicle systems.</span></p>\n</li>\n<li style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\">Create CAD models, detailed drawings, and specifications for parts and assemblies (SolidWorks).</span></p>\n</li>\n<li style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\">Drive multiple product development cycles from concept to production, ensuring manufacturability and reliability.</span></p>\n</li>\n<li style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\">Troubleshoot issues, identify root causes, and design corrective/preventative solutions.</span></p>\n</li>\n<li style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\">Build, assemble, and run test fixtures for mechanisms — including necessary coding &amp; electrical setups.</span></p>\n</li>\n<li style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\">Characterize sensing systems (encoders, sensors) for bandwidth, latency, and other system parameters to support closed-loop motor control.</span></p>\n</li>\n<li style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\">Develop and execute test plans, analyze results, and drive design improvements based on data.</span></p>\n</li>\n<li style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\">Work closely with electrical, software, and external engineering partners to meet system-level goals for safety, performance, and cost.</span></p>\n</li>\n<li style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\">Serve as design release engineer for systems such as hydraulics, sensors, and actuator assemblies.</span></p>\n</li>\n<li style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\">Own Bills of Materials (BOM), assembly structures, and documentation within PLM systems (Arena).</span></p>\n</li>\n<li style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\">Mentor junior engineers and help grow the mechanical engineering function.</span></p>\n</li>\n<li style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\">Direct external engineering firms as needed to expand development bandwidth.</span></p>\n</li>\n<li style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\">Collaborate with program management to plan development schedules, builds, and resolve supply chain challenges.</span></p>\n</li>\n"
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      "text": "Qualifications",
      "content": "<p style=\"margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\">&nbsp;</p>\n\n<li style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\">8–12+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, ideally in robotics, automotive, or other complex electromechanical systems</span></p>\n</li>\n<li style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\">Proven record of taking multiple products from concept through mass production.</span></p>\n</li>\n<li style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\">Strong proficiency with SolidWorks and 3D CAD modeling best practices.</span></p>\n</li>\n<li style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\">Deep understanding of GD&amp;T and tolerance stack-ups for precision assemblies.</span></p>\n</li>\n<li style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\">Experience with PLM systems (Arena or similar).</span></p>\n</li>\n<li style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\">Hands-on prototyping and test experience — comfortable assembling and debugging systems in a lab.</span></p>\n</li>\n<li style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\">Familiarity with hydraulics, actuators, sensors, and other mechatronic subsystems.</span></p>\n</li>\n<li style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\">Strong system-level thinking and ability to collaborate across disciplines.</span></p>\n</li>\n<li style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\">Ability to mentor junior engineers and provide technical direction to external firms.</span></p>\n</li>\n<li style=\"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;\">\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;\"><span style=\"font-size: 11pt;\">Excellent problem-solving skills, with a data-driven approach to design decisions.</span></p>\n</li>\n"
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      "text": "Benefits & Perks",
      "content": "\n<li>Health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA and FSA (Health &amp; Dependent Daycare), Employee Assistance Program, 1:1 Health Concierge)</li>\n<li>Life, Short-term and long-term disability insurance (Cyngn funds 100% of premiums)</li>\n<li>Company 401(k)</li>\n<li>Commuter Benefits</li>\n<li>Flexible vacation policy</li>\n<li>Sabbatical leave opportunity after 5 years with the company</li>\n<li>Paid Parental Leave</li>\n<li>Daily lunches for in-office employees and fully-stocked kitchen with snacks and beverages</li>\n<li>Monthly meal and tech allowances for remote employees</li>\n"
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    "team": "Vehicles and Hardware",
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