Senior Mechanical Engineer, Braking Systems and Chassis
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Fremont
- Work setup
- Onsite
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Category
- Industrial engineering
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- BS/MS degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
- 5+ years of professional work experience as a mechanical engineer
- 3+ years working on chassis components in a relevant industry like automotive, trucking, construction equipment
Nice to have
- Proficient with 3Dexperience (CATIA V6) software including Part and Product Design, as well as DMU Kinematics
- Familiarity with manufacturing processes such as casting, forging, CNC machining, plastic injection molding, and sheet metal forming
- Automotive or transportation development experience in a chassis related role
- Familiarity with tire engineering, including Pacejka models and performance characterization
- Project management skills Knowledge of GD&T per ASME Y14.5
- Willing to work flexible hours and passionate about getting jobs done
Full description
Who we are:
Terraline is creating the only clean-sheet, battery-electric heavy truck that is designed for any human or autonomous driver, and is capable of exceeding 500 miles of range. The Terraline team has decades of experience in the autonomous and electric vehicle industries, most notably the Tesla and Waymo Class 8 trucks. You will be working with a highly cross-functional team of systems, software, hardware and vehicle engineers, as well as an incredibly talented team of designers, technicians, and a wide range of other professionals.
FLSA Classification: Exempt
Reports to: Engineering Lead
Primary Job Responsibilities:
As a Senior Chassis Engineer, Braking at Terraline, you will be developing heavy commercial vehicle braking systems and components through all phases of the development process to production
You will be responsible for evaluating the latest in commercial vehicle braking technology
You will take that knowledge and architect a braking system for an autonomous, Class 8 BEV semi truck
You will be familiar with pneumatic, hydraulic, and/or electro-magnetic braking systems
As a Senior Engineer, you will be release responsible and may also be tasked with reviewing the work of junior engineers
The ideal candidate would also have experience in other areas of chassis development, including wheels and tires, steering systems, and/or suspension systems
The ideal candidate works well within a diverse team while also being able to operate independently and deliver projects on time and to specification
This candidate is able to solve complex problems by working up from the engineering fundamentals to develop the best solution, regardless of what others are doing or have done
We can’t change the world by doing it the way everyone else has done it!
Finally, while we are an engineering driven company, you will need to be able to effectively communicate with our co-workers and partners in both technical and non-technical capacities
Job Requirements - Essential Skills:
Familiarity with the requirements and design criteria for commercial pneumatic braking systems
Design brake system components for a heavy commercial vehicle using CAD (preferably CATIA V5/V6) and the associated mounting hardware solutions
Detailed understanding of the complete chassis system and the interactions between the various systems
A basic understanding of brake control systems that would allow you to work effectively with the controls team