Mechanical Engineer, Vehicle Engineering
Core
Designing custom vehicle structures, trim, and hardware components for Waymo's autonomous ride-hail service vehicles.
Role type
Senior IC mechanical engineer (vehicle engineering)
Builds
Custom vehicle structures, A-Class components, and hardware integrations for autonomous driving platforms.
Domain
Autonomous driving / Automotive hardware
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Vehicle structure design, A-Class component design, manufacturing process knowledge (injection molding, castings, stampings), Catia V5/V6 modeling, supplier downselection, trade-off analysis (weight/cost/volume), OEM collaboration
Preferred skills
Moldflow analysis, tool design optimization, PPAP quality process
Technologies
Catia V5/V6, Moldflow
Responsibilities
Engineer custom vehicle structures and trim; co-define base vehicle architecture changes with OEM partners; collaborate with internal teams (Styling, Product, Manufacturing) to engineer solutions; interface with Tier One suppliers for production readiness; create trade matrices for weight, cost, and volume; develop hardware across various materials and manufacturing technologies.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC