Senior Mechanical Engineer 

What You Will Do: 

• Design, develop, build, and test structural components, systems, and products
• Source, select, and qualify components used with the company’s technology
• Investigate alternate component technologies or supplies, reducing cost and improving quality and reliability.
• Act as technical interface between component/production suppliers and development engineers, determining new and alternate sources
• Investigate alternate component technologies or supplies for reduced cost or improved quality and reliability, and implements changes
• Will be involved in all design phases: R&D, POC, Prototype, Pre-production, Production
• Manage designs, BOM, documentation, approving build processes, and supporting quality and cost engineering
• Hands-on integration and collaboration with multiple disciplines electrical, and other engineering disciplines
• Maintain and update product functional specifications
• Work closely with Procurement, Manufacturing, Quality, and other Engineering Teams

What You Will Need:

• Location:
  • Ability to work at TuSimple’s Tucson Facility is required for this role. 
  • Ability to travel up to 20% to our San Diego Headquarters.
• Education: At least a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Experience:

• • At least 7 years of directly related experience needed for this level.
  • Deep experience with 3D design and PLM tools, CATIA 3DX or CATIA V5, design release and a strong product lifecycle management
  • Experience with a variety of structural elements and systems
  • Experience designing and analyzing structures
  • System level understanding and whole picture approach to development.
  • Advanced understanding of the manufacturing mechanical systems within the auto industry.
  • Ability and desire to work in a collaborative environment and fast-growing R&D team

What Will Set You Apart:

• Autonomous Vehicle (AV) Industry experience is highly preferred. 

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