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Ridealso

Wire Harness Engineer

Palo Alto$180k–$230kfulltimemidAdded 2 weeks ago

About this role

ALSO, an electric mobility spinoff from Rivian, seeks an Electronics Mechanical Design Engineer to develop electromechanical systems for next-generation lightweight EVs. You'll design and integrate electronics into vehicle platforms, manage production partnerships, and drive innovations from concept through mass production.

What you'll do

  • Design onboard connectivity electronics and electromechanical actuators for light electric vehicles
  • Create 3D CAD models and 2D engineering drawings with emphasis on manufacturability
  • Collaborate with electrical engineers to integrate PCBAs, flex circuits, and wire harnesses
  • Develop test plans including FEA and physical validation to ensure specification compliance
  • Build and iterate prototypes using hands-on fabrication in laboratory settings
  • Oversee component production with contract manufacturers and manage product launch transitions

What they're looking for

  • Mechanical engineering design and analysis
  • 3D CAD software proficiency (CATIA preferred)
  • Electromechanical systems integration
  • PCBA and flex circuit integration
  • Prototyping and fabrication (machining, 3D printing, assembly)
  • Design for manufacturability (DFM) principles
  • Mass production processes (stamping, forging, casting, molding)
  • Connector selection and wire harness design

Benefits

  • Salary range: $220,000–$250,000 annually
  • 100% company-covered health, dental, and vision insurance with FSA/HSA options
  • One Medical membership and dedicated insurance advocates
  • Fertility and family-building benefits through Progyny
  • Flexible time off
  • 401(k) matching
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Ridealso

Ridealso builds small electric vehicles and designs the powertrain, battery, and firmware systems that power them. The company is hiring battery engineers, motor controls engineers, and embedded systems engineers to develop core EV technologies from concept through production and validation.

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Likely interview questions

  • Walk us through your experience designing electromechanical systems, particularly those involving wireless communications or audio features. What was your role and what challenges did you overcome?
  • Tell us about a time you integrated PCBAs, flex circuits, and wire harnesses into an electromechanical assembly. How did you ensure seamless functionality and reliability?
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