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Principal Mechanical Engineer (PhD) – Advanced Mobility & Smart Living Platforms
About Us
AC Future is a trailblazer in designing cutting-edge products that harmonize luxury, smart technology, and sustainability. We specialize in creating innovative living solutions, such as the AiTH - Ai Transformer Home, and other series of mobile living spaces that seamlessly integrates eco-friendly features and modern technology.
Role Overview
We are seeking a PhD-level Mechanical Engineer to lead the architecture, design, and validation of advanced mechanical systems across our vehicle and robotic platforms. This role will drive structural innovation, deployable systems, and high-performance packaging especially related to our proprietary room expansion technologies.
Key Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end mechanical design for:
- Class A / Class C motorhome platforms
- Expandable living modules (slide-outs, sky decks, living room / bedroom expansions)
- Smart trailer and robotic subsystems like auto deployment of tank filling and drainage systems
• Develop multi-physics models (FEA, CFD, thermal, vibration)
• Architect lightweight structures using composites, aluminum, and hybrid materials.
• Design deployable mechanisms:
- Expandable structures & mechanisms
- Automated access & slide out systems.
• Improve vehicle packaging:
- Battery integration (400V / 800V systems)
- HVAC, plumbing, water regeneration systems
- Interior living space ergonomics
- Vehicle lighting
• Drive DFM/DFA strategies:
- Hybrid manufacturing (3D printing traditional)
- Supplier collaboration (US Asia Mexico)
• Lead prototype builds and validation testing:
- Structural durability
- NVH
- Environmental testing
Required Qualifications
• PhD in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• 5 years of experience (advanced research)
• Expertise in:
- Structural mechanics & materials
- Mechanism design (kinematics, actuation systems)
- CAD tools (SolidWorks / CATIA / NX)
- FEA tools (ANSYS, Abaqus)
Preferred Experience
• EV platforms or automotive OEM experience
• RV / motorhome / trailer systems
• Robotics or deployable systems
• 3D printing / additive manufacturing
• Knowledge of standards:
- FMVSS
- RVIA
- ISO structural standards
Company Benefits:
- Generous employee stock options
- 401(k) – 1:1 company match up to 5%
- Vision, Dental, and Medical Insurance
- PTO and paid holidays
- Free office lunch
- Sponsorship for employment visa status
Job Type: Full-time
Location: Irvine near Spectrum, CA