Client: Zoox
Location: Hayward, CA
Work Type: Onsite (No Remote Option)
Joining Preference: Immediate Joiners Preferred
Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled Mechanical Design Engineer to join our Thermal Systems Team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in automotive product design and development, with a strong focus on thermal systems and components, including HVAC modules, ducts, hoses, heat exchangers, and related cooling systems.
The candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, validating, and releasing thermal components while working closely with CAE, manufacturing, suppliers, and validation teams to ensure optimal thermal performance, manufacturability, quality, and durability.
Key Responsibilities
Design and develop thermal systems and components including:
- HVAC Modules
- Air Ducts
- Hoses
- Heat Exchangers
- Cooling Modules
- Thermal Management Components
Lead product design and development activities from concept through production release.
Design and develop injection molded plastic components and metal components, including:
- Material selection
- DFM (Design for Manufacturing)
- DFA considerations
- Tooling feasibility
Perform thermal performance evaluations and support thermal simulations under various operating conditions.
Review and interpret CAE reports and collaborate with CAE teams to implement design improvements.
Create and maintain:
- 3D CAD models
- 2D drawings
- BOMs
- Engineering release documentation
Support prototype builds, testing, validation, and issue resolution activities.
Troubleshoot thermal performance issues throughout product development and production phases.
Work closely with suppliers to review designs, tooling concepts, manufacturing feasibility, and validation requirements.
Participate in DFMEA, DVP&R, design reviews, and engineering change activities.
Ensure compliance with automotive standards, quality requirements, and engineering best practices.
Release designed components as part of the product development process.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor''s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
Minimum 3+ years of experience in Automotive Thermal Systems Design.
Proven experience in:
- HVAC Modules
- Air Duct Systems
- Hoses
- Heat Exchangers
- Automotive Cooling Components
Strong knowledge of:
- Heat Transfer
- Fluid Dynamics
- Thermal Management Systems
Experience with:
- Injection Molded Plastic Components
- Metal Components
- Material Selection
- DFM/DFA
- Tooling Considerations
Strong understanding of:
- GD&T
- Tolerance Stack-Up Analysis
- Product Development Process
Experience supporting prototype builds and validation activities.
Mandatory Technical Skills
- CATIA V6 – Expert Level
- Automotive Product Design & Development
- HVAC & Thermal Systems Design
- Injection Molded Plastic Components
- Metal Component Design
- DFM / DFA
- CAE Report Interpretation
- Cross-Functional Engineering Collaboration
Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with automotive development processes and product release cycles.
Knowledge of:
- DFMEA
- DVP&R
- APQP
- Validation & Testing Processes
Experience working with suppliers and global cross-functional teams.
Experience troubleshooting thermal system and cooling performance issues.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
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