Cyngn

Autonomous Technology

SeniorMechanicalEngineer

$160–170k Mountain View, California, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Senior Mechanical Engineer at Cyngn. Skills: Mechanical design, CAD, Prototyping, Testing. Own mechanical technical specification. Own mechanical design”

What You'll Achieve.

Deliver high-quality systems; Meet system-level goals for safety; Meet system-level goals for performance; Meet system-level goals for cost

Industry & Context.

Autonomous Technology
Problems you'll solve

Problem-solving skills; Troubleshoot issues; Identify root causes; Design corrective solutions; Design preventative solutions

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

4~8 years of experience in mechanical engineering, Proficiency with SolidWorks, 3D CAD modeling best practices, Understanding of GD&T, Tolerance stack-ups for precision assemblies, Experience with PLM systems, Hands-on prototyping and test experience, Analysis skills for simple FMEA & Thermal simulations, Ability to collaborate across disciplines, Excellent problem-solving skills, Data-driven approach to design decisions

Nice to Have

Ideally in robotics, automotive, or other complex electromechanical systems, Experience with Arena or similar PLM systems

What You'll Do.

Own mechanical technical specification

Own mechanical design

Own mechanical integration

Own mechanical release for vehicle systems

Create detailed drawings

Create specifications for parts

Create specifications for assemblies

Drive product development cycles

Ensure manufacturability

Design corrective solutions

Design preventative solutions

Assemble test fixtures

Operate test fixtures

Code for test fixtures

Electrical setups for test fixtures

Characterize sensing systems

Support closed-loop motor control

Drive design improvements

Serve as design release engineer

Own subsystem Bills of Materials

Own assembly structures

Own documentation within PLM systems

Plan development schedules

Resolve supply chain challenges

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Coordinating across teams; Collaborate with electrical; Collaborate with software; Collaborate with external engineering partners; Collaborate with program management

Process & Methodology

Plan development schedules, Plan builds

Full Job Description

## Description About Cyngn Based in Mountain View, CA, Cyngn is a publicly-traded autonomous technology company. We deploy self-driving industrial vehicles - specifically autonomous tuggers - to factories, warehouses, and other facilities throughout North America. To build this emergent technology, we are looking for innovative, motivated, and experienced leaders to join us and move this field forward. If you like to build, tinker, and create with a team of trusted and passionate colleagues, then Cyngn is the place for you. Key reasons to join Cyngn:    We are small and big. With under 100 employees, Cyngn operates with the energy of a startup. On the other hand, we’re publicly traded. This means our employees not only work in close-knit teams with mentorship from company leaders—they also get access to the liquidity of our publicly-traded equity.   We build today and deploy tomorrow. Our autonomous vehicles aren’t just test concepts—they’re deployed to real clients right now. That means your work will have a tangible, visible impact.   We aren’t robots. We just develop them. We’re a welcoming, diverse team of sharp thinkers and kind humans. Collaboration and trust drive our creative environment. At Cyngn, everyone’s perspective matters—and that’s what powers our innovation.   About this role: Cyngn is seeking a Sr Mechanical Engineer who can own the mechanical design, integration, and release of major vehicle systems. This is a high-impact, technically demanding position where you will drive the development of core mechanical subsystems from concept through mass production. You will be responsible for specifications, CAD design, analysis, prototyping, testing, and release, while coordinating across teams and with external partners to deliver high-quality systems. ## Responsibilities Own the mechanical technical specification, design, integration, and release for vehicle systems Create CAD models, detailed drawings, and specifications for parts and assemblies (Solid

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