Hydrogen Group
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – Electronic Test Automation
Hydrogen Group, Palo Alto, California, United States, 94306
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer – Electronic Test Automation
Location: Palo Alto, CA (100% Onsite)
Duration: 6-month contract | Pay Range: $64-$70/hr | Schedule: Standard business hours (flexible / potential overtime based on business needs)
Role Overview This role focuses on the design and development of 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, starting with manual benchtop setups and evolving 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, Pro/ENGINEER (ProE)
Experience with electronics testing, probing, and harnessing technologies, including mass interconnect solutions (e.g., VPC), 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, including CAN / CAN FD, LIN, DoIP, Automotive Ethernet
Experience with automation and test instrumentation, such as programmable power supplies, multiplexers, digital multimeters (DMMs), signal analyzers and generators, multifunction digital and analog devices
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Location: Palo Alto, CA (100% Onsite)
Duration: 6-month contract | Pay Range: $64-$70/hr | Schedule: Standard business hours (flexible / potential overtime based on business needs)
Role Overview This role focuses on the design and development of 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, starting with manual benchtop setups and evolving 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, Pro/ENGINEER (ProE)
Experience with electronics testing, probing, and harnessing technologies, including mass interconnect solutions (e.g., VPC), 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, including CAN / CAN FD, LIN, DoIP, Automotive Ethernet
Experience with automation and test instrumentation, such as programmable power supplies, multiplexers, digital multimeters (DMMs), signal analyzers and generators, multifunction digital and analog devices
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