Hiring: Mechanical Engineer, Product Development Company: Waymo Location: Mountain View, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-12 17:59:47 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords: Mechanical Engineering, Product Development, CAD (Catia V6, SolidWorks), GD&T, Tolerance Analysis, BOMs, PLM, Rapid Prototyping, Thermals, EMI/EMC, IP-Ratings, Metal/Plastic/Elastomer Design, Consumer Electronics, Automotive Sensors, HV/LV Electronics, Actuators, Motors, Precision Components, International Supplier Sourcing Experience: - B.S. in Mechanical Engineering with 5+ years of industry experience, or equivalent working experience in consumer electronics, automotive sensors, or related complex product design - Preferred: 7+ years of experience in mechanical design, taking products from concept to production Required Skills: - CAD Mastery: Highly proficient in 3D CAD tools (Catia V6 and/or SolidWorks preferred) - Technical Breadth: Experience designing metal, plastic, and elastomer parts, backed by a strong grasp of tolerance analysis and GD&T - First-Principles Thinker: Demonstrated ability to apply foundational physics to design problems that may include structural, thermal, and optical constraints - Create real-world hardware solutions: driving through the product life-cycle from initial concepts and prototyping through tooling and mass production - Mechanical engineering design for performance, cost, and reliability—including rapid prototyping, thermals, considerations for EMI/EMC, and IP-ratings - Collaborate cross-functionally with electrical, manufacturing, vehicle, and industrial design teams - Design for scale: create robust parts using a variety of materials while rigorously managing tolerance analysis, GD&T, BOMs, and PLM release processes Qualifications: - Experience in HV and LV electronics, actuators, motors, precision components at scale (preferred) - Proven track record of shipping reliable product designs (preferred) - Experience developing and sourcing hardware with international suppliers (preferred) Compensation: - Base salary range: $187,000—$196,000 USD - Eligible to participate in Waymo's discretionary annual bonus program, equity incentive plan, and generous Company benefits program, subject to eligibility requirements Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don’t miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!