Join Hyliion’s Special Project Group’s “Tiger Team” to delve into the development and implementation of the most advanced technologies in Electrification and Hybridization in heavy vehicle transportation. 

We are looking for a Senior Mechanical Designer to join this special engineering team in Cedar Park, Texas. This full-time position offers the opportunity to be a part of a nimble company that is revolutionizing the trucking industry. We are seeking exceptionally talented individuals that are eager, motivated, and enjoy making a difference.  Reports to Sr. Manager of Engineering.

Essential Job Functions: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Create CAD Solid Models of assemblies and parts with direction from engineers.
• Create Space Claims for modules that are being developed for implementation.
• Create high-quality CAD models of advanced designs, such as injection-molded, cast, and forged parts including engineering GD&T prints.
• Produce Mechanical Designs such as battery energy storage mounting/containment, engine mounting, Air Conditioning (A/C) component placements, transmission/motor mounting/integration, CNG tubing routing, and similar.
• Produce Electrical Design aspects such as electrical wiring harnesses and cable routing, circuit board mounting, and wire list documentation.
• Develop robust design solutions mindful of performance, durability, and costs.
• Submit solid models and STEP files to vendors for Rapid Prototyping.
• Maintain documentation revision status and print configuration while in development.
• Contribute to suitable off-the-shelf components and integration of various sub-systems.
• Add Safety Data Sheets (SDS) information and obtain approval for new materials.
• Support hand-off transitions to production as necessary (DVP&R’s, APQP, FMEA’s, validation).
• Follow Environmental, Health, and Safety requirements.

Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Requirements:

• Expert in CREO and Autodesk products.
• Expert in system mechanical layout and assemblies.
• Expert in advanced 3D part design and surface modeling.
• Expert in GD&T and print checking.
• Knowledge of Rapid Prototyping of plastic and metal parts.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Understanding of the class 8 truck environment and how this influences the hardware design and packaging decisions.
• Competency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong follow-through and self-starting nature

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of Associates Degree in Computer-Aided Drafting and Design from an accredited institution of higher education.
• 6+ Years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications/Skills:

• Expert CAD Designer
• Experience in automotive powertrain systems including both traditional and hybrid.
• Vehicle Electrification Experience
• Experience in battery design
• Experience in A/C systems
• Experience in electrical and wiring systems.

Physical Demands: 

• Ability to lift and/ or move up to 50 pounds
• Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending the leg and spine.
• Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Standing: Remaining upright on the feet, particularly for sustained periods of time.
• Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.
• Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; those activities where detailed or important spoken instructions must be conveyed to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction and having the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and making fine discriminations in sound.
• Repetitive motions: Making substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication of parts at distances close to the eyes.

Work Environment:

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
• For the most part, ambient room temperatures, lighting, and traditional equipment as found in a typical office

Hyliion is committed to diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.