Mechanical Engineer – Testing|| San Francisco, CA – Onsite

Mechanical Engineer – Testing
Client: Hayden AI
Location: San Francisco, CA – Onsite
Type: 6 Month Contract (Can Be Extended)

 Interview Details : 2-3 Zoom Video Interviews  
 Must Have:
•    LinkedIn with a picture
•    1-3 years’ experience in a Mechanical or other related Engineering role designing, testing and documenting products in 3D CAD, interacting with vendors, and maintaining controlled documentation
 
 At Hayden AI, we are on a mission to harness the power of computer vision to transform the way transit systems and other government agencies address real-world challenges.
From bus lane and bus stop enforcement to transportation optimization technologies and beyond, our innovative mobile perception system empowers our clients to accelerate transit, enhance street safety, and drive toward a sustainable future.
 
Job Summary:
The Mechanical Engineer – Testing role at Hayden AI will lead the end-to-end testing and optimization of electromechanical systems for advanced computer vision and telemetry products, collaborating closely within mechanical engineering and cross-functional teams. This hands-on role involves CAD design, prototyping, vendor coordination, build and test support and generating and maintaining proper documentation.
 
Responsibilities:
•    Own and lead product testing activities, including vibration, temperature, ingress protection, and environmental stress testing.
•    Support mechanical engineering team optimize design for performance, cost, reliability, and manufacturability.
•    Support mechanical engineering team to design and develop electromechanical systems for computer vision and telemetry products, from concept through manufacturing, including CAD design, prototyping, testing and 2D drawings
•    Support mechanical engineering team with creating and managing documentation (3D CAD, 2D drawings) to support internal and external stakeholders.
•    Build, test, debug, and maintain engineering builds through hands-on work with prototypes and production units.
•    Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, such as SAE J1455, MIL-STD-202, and ISO-16750.
•    Support the development and testing of ruggedized hardware for automotive and other demanding environments.
 
Required Qualifications:
•    1-3 years’ experience in a Mechanical or other related Engineering role designing, testing and documenting products in 3D CAD, interacting with vendors, and maintaining controlled documentation
•    Experience owning a product development process from start to finish, including shipping hardware (ideally, LOTS of hardware)
•    Experience designing for processes such as CNC machining, sheet metal, injection molding, 3D printing, and others.
•    Experience with international testing standards like SAE J1455, MIL-STD-202, ISO-16750 and relevant automotive standards
•    Hands on experience with mechanical and environment testing such as vibration, temperature, ingress, etc
•    Hands-on experience with shop tools and pprinting, dre rocesses such as 3D mel, soldering iron, wire crimping, etc.
•    Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
 
Preferred Qualifications:
•    Deeper expertise in at least one Mechanical Engineering discipline (analysis, environmental ruggedization, manufacturing, etc.)
•    Experience in telemetry/computer vision industry
•    Experience in automotive or other outside products
•    Previous experience in a start-up or early-stage company