Networks - Senior Mechanical Engineer

Grote • Madison, IN

3d • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to own the mechanical design and durability of our connected-vehicle hardware. Working on-site in Madison alongside our embedded software, electrical, and product teams, you will design the harnessing and enclosures of our electronics, ensuring that our mechanical products are robust, manufacturable, and ready for the field. When something fails — in testing or in the field — you will be the one who digs in, finds the root cause, and closes the loop. This is a hands-on role for an engineer who likes to design, build, test, and take ownership of results.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated experience in mechanical design, including structured risk analysis, engineering drawings, and tolerance analysis.
• Strong understanding of design for manufacturability and assembly.
• Knowledge of common materials and manufacturing processes such as injection molding, machining, PCB assemblies, fasteners, and seals.
• Experience taking a product from concept through prototype, testing, and validation.
• Applying strong analytical and problem-solving skills to investigate root causes and develop effective solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across engineering disciplines.
• Willingness to work on-site in Madison, Indiana.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the U.S. automotive or commercial vehicle industry.
• Strong understanding of vehicle electrical systems, including wire harness design and connector applications.
• Familiarity with environmental and durability testing standards, such as SAE J1455, ISO 16750, and MIL-STD-810.
• Experience with vibration, shock, thermal, and ingress-protection testing.
• Experience investigating field failures or warranty returns and applying root cause analysis to drive corrective actions.
• Knowledge of electronics packaging, including PCB assemblies, connectors, sealing methods, and potting processes.

Responsibilities

• Design harnessing for connected trailer and vehicle products — routing, connector selection, strain relief, wire gauge and protection — balancing electrical requirements, serviceability, and manufacturability.
• Design and test electronic enclosures, including environmental sealing, thermal management, mounting, and mechanical durability, and validate them against real-world vibration, shock, and environmental conditions.
• Review mechanical products for robustness and feasibility, providing design-for-manufacturing and design-for-assembly feedback across the product portfolio and helping the team make sound mechanical decisions early.
• Lead root cause analysis of mechanical failures and warranty claims — investigating returned units and test failures, identifying the underlying cause, and driving corrective and preventive actions to closure.
• Partner cross-functionally with electrical, embedded software, and product teams to ensure mechanical designs integrate cleanly with the rest of the system.
• Create and maintain documentation, including CAD models, drawings, tolerances, usage guides, and test reports that support production and supplier communication.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior