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Kargo Inc.

Mechanical Design Engineer

Reposted 23 Days Ago
In-Office
San Francisco, CA, USA
Junior
In-Office
San Francisco, CA, USA
Junior
The Mechanical Design Engineer will lead sustaining engineering, develop next-gen products, manage prototyping, create CAD models, and document designs.
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At Kargo, our mission is to build a connective tissue between the physical world of freight and the digital ecosystem used to manage it. We believe that advancements in smart infrastructure are critical to enabling a safer and more efficient future for logistics.  Our loading dock sensor platform verifies all incoming and outgoing freight, aggregating data that enables shippers and carriers to efficiently manage dock operations, switch out suppliers and understand material flow in real time. 

We care deeply about delivering the best solutions for our customers. As a member of the Kargo team, you will have the opportunity to develop and deploy tomorrow’s hardware & software solutions and help revolutionize logistics.

Responsibilities

  • Support sustaining engineering for existing products.
  • Support development efforts on next generation products.
  • Manage rapid prototyping efforts in machine shop.
  • Develop CAD models and simulations in the designs of your responsible parts.
  • Design fixtures and test set ups to validate designs.
  • Document designs and test results.
  • Draft drawings for all responsible parts and integrate into PLM.

Experience

  • 2+ years experience in Mechanical Design or related role.
  • Strong fundamentals in mechanical engineering first principles.
  • Experienced in CAD software (SolidWorks preferred).
  • Experienced in using SolidWork PDM and PLM softwares (Arena preferred).
  • Experience in Design for Manufacturing principles.
  • Experienced in electronics packaging design.
  • (Preferred) Experience in optics design cameras and/or lighting.
  • (Preferred) Structural or thermal design and simulation experience.
  •  Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline.

Kargo is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

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Kargo Inc. San Francisco, California, USA Office

424 9th St, San Francisco, CA, United States, 94103

Kargo Inc. Mountain View, California, USA Office

425 N Whisman Rd, Suite 200, Mountain View, CA, United States, 93043

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