What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vehicle Integration Engineer position at Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group?
Responsibilities
- Coordinating with the EDS team to ensure seamless electrical routing and cable management within HIL systems and test assemblies.
- Leading the design and build of PI Test Fixtures and specialized mechanical tools (e.g., cleaning test setups, calibration pods) for hardware validation.
- Providing onsite build and upfit support at Mountain View (MTV) and potentially Pittsburgh (PIT) offices to ensure designs are executed to specification.
- Partnering with R&D and Manufacturing teams to provide build support for harnesses, mechanical frames, and rack assemblies.
- Creating 3D models, 2D drawings, and engineering BOMs within CATIA 3DX.
Qualifications
- BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering with 4 years of industry experience in Mechanical Design or Test Infrastructure.
Required Skills
- Strong background in mechanical engineering fundamentals, specifically in the packaging of electronics and cable management.
- Skilled in the use of solid modeling CAD tools (ideally CATIA).
- Proven strong analytical and hands-on engineering skills; ability to thrive in a rapid prototyping and "shop" environment.
- Experience designing for low-to-medium volume assemblies, such as test benches, industrial racks, or complex enclosures.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to coordinate across geographically distributed teams (MTV and PIT).
- Ability to work onsite at Mountain View and potentially travel to Pittsburgh for build support and hardware upfits.
Preferred Skills
- Experience with HIL (Hardware in the Loop) system architecture or large-scale electrical test benches.
- Prior experience in the automotive or autonomous driving industry.
- Familiarity with electrical routing requirements and thermal management for rack-mounted systems.
- Experience with Matlab, Python, or equivalent tools for basic data analysis or automation.