Hardware Integration Engineer
Integrates, deploys, tests, and maintains autonomous mining and construction vehicle systems at customer sites. The role requires a bachelor’s degree, 5+ years of relevant technical experience, and hands-on expertise across vehicle hardware, sensors, manufacturing, diagnostics, and repair.
About the job
Responsibilities
- Serve as the subject matter expert for the autonomous mining system by developing deep familiarity with all aspects of the system.
- Deploy integrated autonomous systems onto mining and construction vehicles at customer sites.
- Own fleet reliability and act as the first line of triage and issue resolution for customer-site issues.
- Provide vehicle integration support by designing, prototyping, and installing proof-of-concept systems and sensors.
- Lead vehicles through buildout, delivery, final bring-up, and shakedown testing.
- Design and build test benches to validate mechanical, electrical, embedded, and software systems.
- Develop and maintain vehicle integration documentation and detailed assembly procedures.
- Troubleshoot vehicle systems, computer components, and sensors, including root cause analysis.
- Minimize vehicle downtime while maintaining a strong focus on safety.
- Work independently on complex, dynamically evolving challenges.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field.
- 5+ years of technical experience in mechanical, electrical, computer, mining, or construction industries.
- Experience with autonomous-vehicle components, including LiDAR, radar, and cameras.
- Previous experience with low-volume manufacturing in the off-road industry.
- Ability to read and understand electrical schematics and datasheets.
- Experience documenting and maintaining detailed assembly procedures.
- Experience using shop equipment, 3D printers, and automotive diagnostic tools.
- Experience with CNC, machining, metalworking, and welding.
- Experience with automotive repair and maintenance.
Nice to Have
- Familiarity with CAD or SolidWorks design processes.
- Familiarity with Python or other programming languages.
- Familiarity with ROS and Linux.
- Familiarity with programming microcontrollers and microprocessors.
Compensation and Benefits
- Eligible compensation includes base salary, equity, and benefits.
- Benefits may include health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, 401(k) retirement benefits with employer match, learning and wellness stipends, and paid time off.
- The ATS-listed base salary range is $90,000–$140,000 USD.
Skills
Lidar, Radar, Cameras, Electrical Schematics, Datasheets, CAD, Solidworks, Python, ROS, Linux, Microcontrollers, Cnc Machining, Welding, Automotive Diagnostics, 3D Printing
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