Staff Mechanical Engineer

Position Overview

Terraline is creating the only clean-sheet, battery-electric heavy truck designed for both human and autonomous drivers – capable of exceeding 500 miles of range. With decades of experience from industry leaders such as Tesla and Waymo, our team combines systems, software, hardware, and vehicle engineering to revolutionize heavy truck design. As a Staff Mechanical Engineer, you will develop heavy commercial vehicle components from concept to production, work with advanced manufacturing processes (stamping, casting, forging, injection molding, blow molding, and prototype techniques) and collaborate with a diverse, cross-functional team. This is an Exempt position reporting to the Engineering Lead.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop heavy commercial vehicle components from concept through production.
• Design components using CAD (preferably CATIA V5/V6) along with associated mounting hardware solutions.
• Provide design direction and support to team members.
• Manage the CAD release process for all components in your area of responsibility.
• Collaborate with suppliers and generate test plans to validate component designs.
• Coordinate with various groups across the organization to ensure technical requirements are met.
• Conduct design reviews and deliver hardware to meet all milestones.
• Report on component design development status and resolve hardware-related issues with both short- and long-term corrective plans.
• Utilize basic hand tools in a hands-on engineering environment.

Required Qualifications

• BS/MS degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• 5+ years of professional work experience as a mechanical engineer
• 3+ years of experience in a relevant industry such as automotive, heavy trucking, or construction equipment
• Current authorization to work in the United States

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency with 3Dexperience (CATIA V6), including the Generative Shape Design workbench (GSD)
• Knowledge of electrical components and high voltage packaging designs
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes such as casting, CNC machining, plastic injection molding, wiring harness assembly, and sheet metal forming
• Experience in automotive or charging product development
• Project management skills
• Understanding of GD&T per ASME Y14.5
• Flexibility with work hours and a passion for getting the job done

Benefits & Perks

• High-quality individual and family medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer contribution
• Compensation: Competitive compensation packages
• Employer-paid group term life insurance
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurances
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid vacation
• Holidays following the Federal Holiday Schedule