Kodiak Robotics, Inc. was founded in 2018 and has become a leader in autonomous ground transportation committed to a safer and more efficient future for all. The company has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) powered technology stack purpose-built for commercial trucking and the public sector. The company delivers freight daily for its customers across the southern United States using its autonomous technology. In 2024, Kodiak became the first known company to publicly announce delivering a driverless semi-truck to a customer. Kodiak is also leveraging its commercial self-driving software to develop, test and deploy autonomous capabilities for the U.S. Department of Defense.
We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our team in Mountain View, CA. The successful candidate will combine deep design knowledge with a strong on-the-line presence. Projects include bringing next generation designs into production and improving on existing designs. This position will be impactful to scaling up manufacturing for Kodiak. Frequent travel and on-call support is required.
In this role, you will:
- Advise team on design-for-assembly (DFA) and design-for-manufacturing (DFM) considerations
- Assist in development of manufacturing bill of materials (MBOM)
- Release design documents to manufacturing through PLM software (Arena)
- Design mechanical systems in CAD software (SolidWorks)
- Such as assembly tools and fixtures
- Create content for work instructions, such as CAD graphics
- Participate in first article inspections (FAI) and new product introduction builds (NPI) on assembly lines
- Includes travel to various locations within USA (Est. 25-50% of time)
- Collect and document feedback from contract manufacturers and facilitate cross functional design improvements accordingly
- Troubleshoot production and field quality issues, driving root cause and corrective actions
- Collaborate with supply chain and manufacturing teams to revise designs with a focus on cost optimization
What you’ll bring:
- BS or equivalent experience in Mechanical Engineering
- 5+ years of experience developing assemblies for production and facilitating their construction at scale with contract manufacturers
- Relevant processes include: mechanical assembly, CNC milling, sheet metal bending, welding, and wire harnesses fabrication
- Experience with 3D mechanical CAD (SolidWorks preferred, CATIA, NX, etc)
- Experience with PDM and PLM (Arena and ePDM preferred, Teamcenter, etc)
- Strong problem-solving skills and comfort being hands-on at the manufacturing line
What we offer:
- Competitive compensation package including equity and annual bonuses
- Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision plans through Kaiser Permanente, Cigna, and MetLife (including a medical plan with infertility benefits)
- MetLife Legal Services, Identity & Fraud Protection, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Accident Insurance, & Critical Illness Insurance
- Flexible PTO, 10 paid holidays, and generous parental leave policies
- Our office is centrally located in Mountain View, CA
- Office perks: dog-friendly, free catered lunch, a fully stocked kitchen, and free EV charging
- Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Life Insurance
- Wellbeing Benefits - Headspace through Cigna, Calm through Kaiser, One Medical, Gympass, Spring Health through Cigna, Rula (mental health navigation)
- Fidelity 401(k)
- Commuter, FSA, Dependent Care FSA, HSA
- Various incentive programs (referral bonuses, patent bonuses, etc.)
The pay range listed below reflects the base salary in our SF/Silicon Valley location, across several internal levels. Actual starting pay will be based on job-related factors including: work location, experience, relevant training, education, skill level and performance during interview. Total compensation at Kodiak includes base pay, equity, bonus and a competitive benefits package
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What We Do
Kodiak Robotics is an autonomous technology company redefining the long-haul trucking industry.
We believe self-driving trucks will be the first economically viable application of autonomous vehicle technology. We founded Kodiak in the spring of 2018 to make that belief a reality.
Safety is our top priority. We are taking a safe and responsible approach to developing and testing our technology.
We are proud to work with some of the best in the business. We’ve built a world class team of technologists from leading autonomous driving programs who know the industry inside and out. Our combined experience and commitment to the vision will allow us to put self-driving technology on the road in the safest and most effective way.
