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Bot Auto

Mechanical Engineer, Autonomous Vehicle

Houston, TXmidAdded 1 month ago

About this role

Bot Auto seeks a Mechanical Engineer to design and develop mechanical systems for autonomous truck platforms in Houston. You'll lead component design, prototyping, testing, and supplier collaboration while working cross-functionally to integrate hardware into autonomous vehicle architectures.

What you'll do

  • Design, develop, and optimize mechanical systems and components such as sensor racks and equipment brackets
  • Conduct simulations and analyses to validate designs against performance and safety standards
  • Lead rapid prototyping and functional validation of mechanical designs
  • Collaborate with electrical engineers, software developers, and systems engineers on vehicle integration
  • Source and partner with fabrication suppliers; troubleshoot mechanical issues and implement solutions
  • Create standard operating procedures, train technicians on retrofitting, and establish quality control standards

What they're looking for

  • CAD software (SolidWorks, CATIA, or equivalent)
  • CAE and simulation tools
  • Hands-on fabrication, 3D printing, and power/hand tools
  • Mechanical systems, materials, and manufacturing processes
  • Automotive safety standards and regulations
  • Problem-solving and technical communication
  • Autonomous vehicle systems (preferred)
  • Sensor integration and rapid prototyping (preferred)
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Bot Auto

Bot Auto builds autonomous truck technology, developing the mechanical systems, deep learning models, and operational software that power self-driving commercial freight vehicles. The company is hiring mechanical engineers, machine learning engineers, software engineers, and interns to work across hardware design, perception and control systems, ML infrastructure, and fleet management platforms.

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Likely interview questions

  • Walk us through a mechanical design project you led from concept to production. How did you validate that your design met performance and safety requirements?
  • Describe your experience with CAD software and simulation tools. Can you give an example of how you used CAE analysis to optimize a design or solve a mechanical problem?
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