Mechanical Integration Technician

Gatik AI • Fort Worth, TX

8d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a hands-on, detail-oriented Engineering Technician with a strong background in mechanical/electrical prototyping, custom fabrication, and creative assembly building. The ideal candidate is a “maker” at heart—someone who builds, customizes, and experiments with machines, whether that’s cars, motorcycles, drones, RC vehicles, or robotics.
In this role, you’ll work closely with our engineering team to bring cutting-edge autonomous vehicle systems to life through rapid prototyping, integration, testing, and iterative design. The right candidate has leveraged their creativity to develop custom assemblies or functional systems, either in a personal setting or professionally, and thrives in a fast-paced R&D environment.
This is a full-time, onsite role based in Fort Worth, TX requiring five days per week in the office

Requirements

• Proven hands-on experience building or customizing vehicles, motorcycles, robotic systems, drones, or RC vehicles
• Demonstrated ability to create custom mechanical or electrical assemblies from scratch or adapt existing systems creatively
• Comfort working with mechanical tools, electrical prototyping equipment, and basic fabrication tools.
• Understanding of vehicle systems (chassis, suspension, drivetrain) and/or embedded electronics (Arduino, Raspberry Pi, sensor integration)
• Ability to work from engineering drawings, rough sketches, or verbal guidance to produce working assemblies
• Ability to create parts in CAD (SolidWorks or NX preferred)
• Self-motivated and detail-oriented with a "get-it-done" mindset—thrives in a prototyping-heavy, hands-on environment

Nice To Haves

• Experience in an R&D lab, automotive/motorsports shop, or hardware prototyping environment
• Skills in welding, machining/CNC, or composite fabrication (fiberglass, carbon fiber, etc.)
• Exposure to autonomous systems, including LiDAR, radar, GPS/INS, cameras, or drive-by-wire systems
• Familiarity with automotive communication protocols (CAN, LIN) and diagnostic tools
• Experience documenting builds and collaborating through platforms like Confluence, or Jira

Responsibilities

• Build, modify, and maintain prototype autonomous vehicles, test platforms or benches.
• Integrate mechanical and electrical components such as sensors, actuators, compute units, and power systems.
• Fabricate brackets, mounts, and custom parts using rapid prototyping tools (3D printers, laser cutters, welders, etc.).
• Build and route wire harnesses, perform soldering/crimping, and troubleshoot electrical connections.
• Execute test plans and collect system performance data during in-lab and on-road testing.
• Collaborate closely with engineers to iterate on hardware and integration approaches.
• Maintain the prototyping garage/shop, ensuring tools, materials, and components are organized and safe to use
• Diagnosing and resolving mechanical, electrical, or system integration issues

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees