Mechanical Engineer - Engineer, Chassis & Vehicle Dynamic
Core
Design and improve chassis systems and vehicle dynamics performance for DoorDash's autonomous delivery robot (DOT), focusing on suspension, drivetrain, and braking solutions to enhance ride quality and terrain traversal.
Role type
Senior IC mechanical engineer (chassis & vehicle dynamics)
Builds
Autonomous delivery robots (DOT) for last-mile logistics
Domain
Robotics / Logistics / Automotive
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Suspension design, chassis design, vehicle dynamics analysis, CAD modeling, root cause analysis, supplier hardware oversight, test plan development, vehicle testing, Python/MATLAB
Preferred skills
Experience with autonomous mobile robots, suspension kinematics, fatigue analysis, manufacturing processes
Technologies
NX, SolidWorks, CATIA, Python, MATLAB
Responsibilities
Design suspension and chassis systems including geometry and linkages; develop detailed CAD models and engineering drawings; investigate field issues and implement engineering changes; define vehicle dynamics requirements for ride quality and stability; oversee supplier-developed hardware; execute verification and validation plans; lead instrumented vehicle dynamics testing; partner with controls and autonomy engineers; support prototype builds and manufacturing.
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC
