Mechanical Integration Technician
GatikPosted April 14, 2025
Fort Worth, Texas
Electric VehiclesFull Time
Job Description
The Mechanical Integration Technician will be responsible for building, integrating, and maintaining autonomous truck prototypes, collaborating with hardware and software teams to ensure reliable and high-performance vehicle systems. This hands-on role involves installing hardware components, troubleshooting issues, and developing scalable processes for production.
Responsibilities
- •Build and bring up prototype self-driving trucks using best engineering practices and mechanical standards.
- •Install and integrate hardware components including sensors, compute, power distribution, and vehicle control systems.
- •Collaborate closely with hardware and software teams on system wiring, networking, software installation, and sensor calibration.
- •Develop and document repeatable, scalable build processes to support manufacturing as the program grows.
- •Perform retrofits, system upgrades, and mechanical rework on test vehicles as designs evolve.
- •Fabricate brackets and simple components using shop tools or 3D printing.
- •Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical and system-level issues during build and integration phases.
- •Ensure high-quality, safe, and reliable installations across all vehicle builds.
Requirements
- •5 years of hands-on experience with prototype or production vehicle builds - preferably in autonomous vehicles, trucking, aerospace, or robotics.
- •Degree or certification in Mechanical, Mechatronics, Manufacturing, or Electrical Engineering - or equivalent hands-on expertise.
- •Strong experience working on complex mechanical and electrical integrations.
- •Proficiency in 3D CAD tools SolidWorks preferred for design review and fabrication.
- •Experience with 3D printing and small-batch part fabrication.
- •Solid knowledge of components such as fasteners, seals, brackets, mounts, coatings, and materials.
- •Skilled with a wide range of hand and power tools drills, brake presses, saws, grinders, rotary tools, etc.
- •Familiarity with commercial vehicle systems - especially steering, suspension, and foundation air brakes.
Benefits
- •Full-time, onsite role
- •Five days per week in the office
- •Diverse and inclusive work environment
- •Opportunities for growth and success
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