Senior Mechanical Engineer

About Cyngn

Based in Mountain View, CA, Cyngn is a publicly-traded autonomous technology company that deploys self-driving industrial vehicles like forklifts and tuggers to factories, warehouses, and other facilities throughout North America.

We are seeking a Sr Mechanical Engineer who can own the mechanical design, integration, and release of major vehicle systems. This is a high-impact, technically demanding position where you will drive the development of core mechanical subsystems from concept through mass production.

Responsibilities

• Own the mechanical technical specification, design, integration, and release for vehicle systems
• Create CAD models, detailed drawings, and specifications for parts and assemblies (SolidWorks)
• Drive product development cycles from concept to production, ensuring manufacturability and reliability
• Troubleshoot issues, identify root causes, and design corrective/preventative solutions
• Build, assemble, and operate test fixtures for mechanisms , including necessary coding & electrical setups
• Characterize sensing systems (encoders, sensors) for bandwidth, latency, and other system parameters to support closed-loop motor control
• Develop and execute test plans, analyze results, and drive design improvements based on data
• Work closely with electrical, software, and external engineering partners to meet system-level goals for safety, performance, and cost
• Serve as design release engineer for systems such as Electronics enclosures, harnesses, and sheet metal assemblies
• Own subsystem Bills of Materials (BOM), assembly structures, and documentation within PLM systems (Arena)
• Collaborate with program management to plan development schedules, builds, and resolve supply chain challenges

Qualifications

• 4~8 years of experience in mechanical engineering, ideally in robotics, automotive, or other complex electromechanical systems
• Proven record of taking products from concept through mass production
• Strong proficiency with SolidWorks and 3D CAD modeling best practices
• Understanding of GD&T and tolerance stack-ups for precision assemblies
• Experience with PLM systems (Arena or similar)
• Hands-on prototyping and test experience , comfortable assembling and debugging systems in a lab
• Analysis skills for simple FMEA & Thermal simulations
• Ability to collaborate across disciplines
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with a data-driven approach to design decisions

Benefits & Perks

• Health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA and FSA (Health & Dependent Daycare), Employee Assistance Program, 1:1 Health Concierge)
• Life, Short-term and long-term disability insurance (Cyngn funds 100% of premiums)
• Company 401(k)
• Commuter Benefits
• Flexible vacation policy
• Sabbatical leave opportunity after 5 years with the company
• Paid Parental Leave
• Daily lunches for in-office employees and fully-stocked kitchen with snacks and beverages
• Monthly meal and tech allowances for remote employees