Job Description
We are a global engineering services and contracting firm supporting a leading Automotive / Electric Vehicle manufacturer . We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer – Test Automation to design and build mechanical test systems for vehicle electronics , supporting everything from early R&D through high-volume manufacturing.
This is a hands-on, high-impact contract role working at the intersection of mechanical design, electronics testing, and manufacturing automation .
🔧 What You’ll Do
- Design modular, reusable mechanical fixtures for testing vehicle electronics (ECUs), from manual bench-top setups to fully automated production systems
- Partner with cross-functional engineering teams to define mechanical test requirements and improve ECU testability
- Design custom mechanical interfaces including pogo-pin connections, bed-of-nails probing, and mass interconnect solutions
- Develop rack-based test systems that scale efficiently for manufacturing environments
- Create and release detailed drawings, BOMs, specifications, and SOPs
- Provide technical oversight to vendors for fabrication and system builds
- Support station build, integration, commissioning , and deployment
- Work closely with technicians to ensure correct implementation and performance
✅ Required Qualifications
- BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent practical experience
- 5+ years designing modular mechanical hardware for test automation systems (R&D → high-volume manufacturing)
- Expert-level experience with 3D CAD tools (SolidWorks strongly preferred , Inventor, AutoCAD, ProE)
- Strong ability to read electrical schematics , navigate PCB layouts, and interpret component datasheets
- Hands-on experience with automated test equipment (ATE) and hardware integration
- Background in automotive, EV, semiconductor, or aerospace environments
- Experience with electronics testing / probing / harnessing , including:
- Mass interconnect systems (e.g., VPC)
- Specialty probes (e.g., Ingun)
🌟 Nice to Have
- Familiarity with vehicle communication protocols (CAN, CAN FD, LIN, DoIP, Automotive Ethernet)
- Experience with test instrumentation :
- Programmable power supplies
- DMMs, multiplexers
- Signal generators and analyzers
- Multifunction DAQ devices (analog & digital)
💼 Why This Opportunity
- Work with a top-tier Automotive / EV OEM
- Highly technical, hands-on engineering role
- Exposure to cutting-edge vehicle electronics and automation
- Contract role with strong potential for long-term engagement
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