Mechanical Engineer II

May Mobility is transforming cities through autonomous technology to create a safer, greener, more accessible world. Based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, May develops and deploys autonomous vehicles (AVs) powered by our innovative Multi-Policy Decision Making (MPDM) technology that literally reimagines the way AVs think.

Our vehicles do more than just drive themselves - they provide value to communities, bridge public transit gaps and move people where they need to go safely, easily and with a lot more fun. We're building the world's best autonomy system to reimagine transit by minimizing congestion, expanding access and encouraging better land use in order to foster more green, vibrant and livable spaces. Since our founding in 2017, we've given more than 300,000 autonomy-enabled rides to real people around the globe. And we're just getting started. We're hiring people who share our passion for building the future, today, solving real-world problems and seeing the impact of their work. Join us.

Job Summary

The Mechanical Engineer II takes part in feature development, prototyping, testing, validation, safety, quality, and production activities. This role works cross-functionally; understanding and contributing to multiple parts of the system while focusing specifically on one or two parts.
Essential Responsibilities

• Lead new platform features from concept to implementation, carrying a project across design, testing, quality, and production
• Develop mechanical and electrical systems for self-driving vehicles related to vehicle drive-by-wire, sensor integration, and rider-facing features
• Design and implement prototypes of complex parts of the full vehicle system
• Evaluate and characterize sensors, actuators, and electrical and compute hardware
• Design and build physical systems for testing, analysis, and deployment
• Work with suppliers to outsource relevant pieces of projects
• Participate in FMEA and other review activities
• Participate in mechanical and/or electrical design reviews
• Maintain existing designs, product/platform BOM structures, documentation, and platforms to resolve any issues and release updates through MAY's engineering change control process

Skills and Abilities

Success in this role typically requires the following competencies:

• Ability to clearly communicate technical concepts and designs
• Excellent communication among multiple stakeholders and project managers
• Knowledge and ability to apply ASME Y14.5 drawing standards, understanding of tolerance stack-ups
• Knowledge of multiple production manufacturing processes, such as injection molding, sheet-metal fabrication, or vacuum forming, including typical design for manufacturing and design for assembly techniques
• Ability to quickly adapt to new processes or methods
• Aptitude for systems-level thinking
• Proficiency in computer-aided design of mechanical components (Solidworks)
• Knowledge of and proficiency in various manufacturing techniques potentially including machining, molding, additive
• Basic automotive knowledge

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates most successful in this role typically hold the following qualifications or comparable knowledge or experience:

Required

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in mechanical and/or electrical design

Desirable

• Prior experience working on real-world robotic or autonomous driving systems, sensors, and actuators
• Knowledge of automotive maintenance
• Familiarity with ISO26262 standards, or mechanical and environmental testing
• PDM experience, 3D experience, teamcenter or other

Physical Requirements

• Standard office working conditions which includes but is not limited to:
• Prolonged sitting
• Prolonged standing
• Prolonged computer use

Travel required? - Minimal: 1%-10%

Salary Range

$95,000-$120,000 USD

Benefits and Perks

• Comprehensive healthcare suite including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability plans. Domestic partners who have been residing together at least one year are also eligible to participate!
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Healthcare and Dependent Care Accounts available.
• Rich retirement benefits, including an immediately vested employer safe harbor match.
• Generous paid parental leave with immediate eligibility as well as a phased return to work.
• Flexible vacation policy in addition to 18 paid company holidays.
• Total Wellness Program providing numerous resources for overall wellbeing

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and/or people of color are less likely to apply to a job unless they meet every qualification. At May Mobility, we're committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workforce, so if you're excited about this role but your previous experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway! You may be the perfect candidate for this or another role at May.

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May Mobility is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, genetics or any other legally protected basis. Below, you have the opportunity to share your preferred gender pronouns, gender, ethnicity, and veteran status with May Mobility to help us identify areas of improvement in our hiring and recruitment processes. Completion of these questions is entirely voluntary. Any information you choose to provide will be kept confidential, and will not impact the hiring decision in any way. If you believe that you will need any type of accommodation, please let us know.

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