Mechanical Design Engineer

We are a global engineering services and contracting firm supporting a leading Automotive / Electric Vehicle manufacturer
. We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer – Test Automation to design and build mechanical test systems for vehicle electronics
, supporting everything from early R&D through high-volume manufacturing.

This is a hands-on, high-impact contract role working at the intersection of mechanical design, electronics testing, and manufacturing automation
.

• Design modular, reusable mechanical fixtures for testing vehicle electronics (ECUs), from manual bench-top setups to fully automated production systems
• Partner with cross-functional engineering teams to define mechanical test requirements and improve ECU testability
• Design custom mechanical interfaces including pogo-pin connections, bed-of-nails probing, and mass interconnect solutions
• Develop rack-based test systems that scale efficiently for manufacturing environments
• Create and release detailed drawings, BOMs, specifications, and SOPs
• Provide technical oversight to vendors for fabrication and system builds
• Support station build, integration, commissioning
  , and deployment
• Work closely with technicians to ensure correct implementation and performance

• BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent practical experience
• 5+ years designing modular mechanical hardware for test automation systems (R&D → high-volume manufacturing)
• Expert-level experience with 3D CAD tools (
  Solid Works strongly preferred
  , Inventor, AutoCAD, ProE)
• Strong ability to read electrical schematics
  , navigate PCB layouts, and interpret component datasheets
• Hands-on experience with automated test equipment (ATE) and hardware integration
• Background in automotive, EV, semiconductor, or aerospace environments
• Experience with electronics testing / probing / harnessing
  , including:
• Mass interconnect systems (e.g., VPC)
• Specialty probes (e.g., Ingun)

• Familiarity with vehicle communication protocols (CAN, CAN FD, LIN, DoIP, Automotive Ethernet)
• Experience with test instrumentation
  :
• Programmable power supplies
• Signal generators and analyzers

• Work with a top-tier Automotive / EV OEM
• Highly technical,
  hands-on engineering role
• Exposure to cutting-edge vehicle electronics and automation
• Contract role with strong potential for long-term engagement