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Mechanical Engineer

Waymo· Mechanical Engineering
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Mountain View, California$270k - $284kFull-timePosted 5d ago

About the role

Lead the design, release, and delivery of components and subsystems to integrate self-driving systems into a vehicle; design mechanical structures and exterior enclosures for sensor integration; collaborate across multiple teams and suppliers to deliver hardware for Waymo’s autonomous vehicle platforms.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design, release, and delivery of components and subsystems, from concept through production, required to integrate self-driving systems into a vehicle
  • Design and develop mechanical structural mounting systems and cosmetic exterior enclosures for self driving vehicle hardware integration (Radar, Cameras, Lidar, Antennas)
  • Identify optimum materials and manufacturing processes for mounting systems and enclosures (e.g. die casting, extrusions, injection molding, etc.)
  • Ensure on-time delivery against program targets for cost, weight, structural performance, craftsmanship, NVH, squeak & rattle, fit/finish
  • Execute quality and robustness activities such as DFMEA and DVP&R
  • Collaborate with attribute leads, cross-functional engineering teams, test engineers, manufacturing and assembly teams, and OEM partners
  • Support source selection activities with Global Supply Chain Team, including writing RFPs and evaluating suppliers and quotes
  • Utilize CAD tools (CATIA V6 / ENOVIA) and direct CAD design personnel for packaging, integration, and detailing
  • Support vehicle prototype and production build activities ensuring fit and function of components, and resolve issues

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field and 10 years of progressive post-baccalaureate experience in mechanical engineering or related occupation; alternatively Master’s degree and 8 years of experience
  • 8 years of experience in: design of structural and cosmetic automotive exterior components using aluminum, steel, polymers; integration of self-driving vehicle hardware/sensors (cameras, Radar, Lidar, antennas); CAD design tools (Catia V5/V6, Enovia); developing solutions for low and high volume automotive programs; developing exterior components for pedestrian protection per UNECE R127
  • Proficiency with CATIA V5/V6, ENOVIA (preferred)
  • Experience with packaging, integrating, and detailing components for vehicle platforms
  • Ability to work with suppliers and cross-functional teams to meet production milestones

Skills

Required:Mechanical design and systems integrationMaterials and manufacturing process selectionDFMEA and DVP&RCAD tools (CATIA V5/V6, ENOVIA)

Benefits

  • Waymo employees are eligible to participate in discretionary annual bonus program, equity incentive plan, and comprehensive benefits program
Last updated Oct 22, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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Waymo—formerly the Google self-driving car project—makes it safe and easy for people & things to get around with autonomous vehicles.

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