Hydrogen Group
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Electronic Test Automation
Hydrogen Group, Palo Alto, California, United States, 94306
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer - Electronic Test Automation
Position Type: Contract | Duration: 6‑month | Location: Palo Alto, CA (100% Onsite)
Pay Range: $64‑$70/hr | Schedule: Standard business hours with potential overtime based on business needs
Role Overview This role focuses on designing and developing mechanical test systems for vehicle electronics, supporting environments ranging from early R&D through high‑volume manufacturing. The engineer will create modular, scalable, and reusable mechanical solutions for electronic test automation, collaborating closely with cross‑functional teams, technicians, and external vendors.
Key Responsibilities
Design modular and reusable mechanical fixtures for testing vehicle electronics, evolving from manual benchtop setups to fully automated, high‑volume production systems.
Partner with cross‑functional engineering teams to define mechanical test requirements and drive design decisions that improve ECU testability.
Design custom mechanical interfaces for ECUs, including pogo‑pin connections and bed‑of‑nails probing solutions.
Develop rack‑based test systems that reduce complexity and improve build time and scalability.
Create clear and thorough documentation, including diagrams, bills of materials (BOMs), and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Develop, release, and maintain drawings, BOMs, and technical specifications.
Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors during purchasing, station builds, system integration, and final commissioning.
Provide technical oversight to vendors manufacturing mechanical components and systems.
Work closely with technicians to communicate requirements and ensure proper implementation.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
5+ years of experience designing modular mechanical hardware for test automation systems spanning R&D through high‑volume manufacturing.
Advanced proficiency with 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks (preferred), Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD, or Pro/ENGINEER (ProE).
Experience with electronics testing, probing, and harnessing technologies, including mass interconnect solutions (e.g., VPC) and specialty probes (e.g., Ingun).
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, PCB layouts, and manufacturer datasheets.
Experience supporting deployment of automated test equipment (ATE) in manufacturing environments.
Hands‑on experience with hardware integration for automated test systems.
Background in one or more of the following industries: Automotive, Semiconductor, Aerospace.
Nice‑to‑Have Qualifications
Familiarity with vehicle communication protocols such as CAN / CAN FD, LIN, DoIP, Automotive Ethernet.
Experience with automation and test instrumentation such as programmable power supplies, multiplexers, digital multimeters, signal analyzers, and multifunction digital/analog devices.
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Pay Range: $64‑$70/hr | Schedule: Standard business hours with potential overtime based on business needs
Role Overview This role focuses on designing and developing mechanical test systems for vehicle electronics, supporting environments ranging from early R&D through high‑volume manufacturing. The engineer will create modular, scalable, and reusable mechanical solutions for electronic test automation, collaborating closely with cross‑functional teams, technicians, and external vendors.
Key Responsibilities
Design modular and reusable mechanical fixtures for testing vehicle electronics, evolving from manual benchtop setups to fully automated, high‑volume production systems.
Partner with cross‑functional engineering teams to define mechanical test requirements and drive design decisions that improve ECU testability.
Design custom mechanical interfaces for ECUs, including pogo‑pin connections and bed‑of‑nails probing solutions.
Develop rack‑based test systems that reduce complexity and improve build time and scalability.
Create clear and thorough documentation, including diagrams, bills of materials (BOMs), and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Develop, release, and maintain drawings, BOMs, and technical specifications.
Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors during purchasing, station builds, system integration, and final commissioning.
Provide technical oversight to vendors manufacturing mechanical components and systems.
Work closely with technicians to communicate requirements and ensure proper implementation.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
5+ years of experience designing modular mechanical hardware for test automation systems spanning R&D through high‑volume manufacturing.
Advanced proficiency with 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks (preferred), Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD, or Pro/ENGINEER (ProE).
Experience with electronics testing, probing, and harnessing technologies, including mass interconnect solutions (e.g., VPC) and specialty probes (e.g., Ingun).
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, PCB layouts, and manufacturer datasheets.
Experience supporting deployment of automated test equipment (ATE) in manufacturing environments.
Hands‑on experience with hardware integration for automated test systems.
Background in one or more of the following industries: Automotive, Semiconductor, Aerospace.
Nice‑to‑Have Qualifications
Familiarity with vehicle communication protocols such as CAN / CAN FD, LIN, DoIP, Automotive Ethernet.
Experience with automation and test instrumentation such as programmable power supplies, multiplexers, digital multimeters, signal analyzers, and multifunction digital/analog devices.
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