Full-Time

Senior/Staff Vehicle Reliability Engineer

Updated on 5/9/2024

Gatik AI

51-200 employees

Autonomous B2B short-haul logistics network

AI & Machine Learning

Consumer Goods

Industrial & Manufacturing

Robotics & Automation

Senior

Mountain View, CA, USA

Required Skills

CAD

Python

MATLAB

Data Analysis

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or a related field
5+ years of engineering testing & validation experience in the hardware space with a strong focus on designing & managing validation plans
Several years of hands-on experience in the automotive, trucking, aerospace, robotics, or automation industry
Experience defining and managing mechanical and environmental tests for components that are integrated into vehicles or robots
Experience with vehicle communication protocols (CAN/LIN/Automotive ethernet)
Experience with setting up and collecting data with data acquisition systems for testing purposes
Experience with processing data collected with DAQ (CANbus/LIN/Automotive Ethernet)
Familiarity using measured data to create HALT tests for accelerated testing
Experience with CAD tools
Experience with sensor technology such as camera, ultrasound, lidar, and radar (preferred)
Familiarity to automate workflows (macros or data analysis) (preferred)
Familiarity with MatLab and/or Python (preferred)

Responsibilities

Create reliability test and validation plans for AV hardware components and subsystem
Lead and organize DFMEA efforts within the Hardware and Vehicle groups
Collect data to support component testing and validation plan creation
Design custom test profiles as needed utilizing field measurements and requirements
Perform tests internally and manage outsourced testing activities as needed
Interpret test data and generate reports to provide feedback to the cross-functional teams
Design, assemble, operate and maintain test equipment and infrastructure
Lead test campaigns for the components or subsystems
Support the creation of reliability and performance benchmarks for custom components
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support testable requirement creation

Who we are:

Founded in 2017, Gatik is the leader in autonomous middle mile logistics. We deliver goods safely and efficiently using medium duty trucks with a focus on short-haul, B2B logistics for Fortune 500 customers such as Walmart and Loblaw. Gatik enables our customers to optimize their hub-and-spoke operations, enhance service levels and product flow across multiple locations while reducing labor costs and meeting an unprecedented expectation for faster deliveries.

About the role:

Gatik is hiring a Senior/Staff Vehicle Reliability Engineer. In this role you will develop vehicle and hardware tests and validation plans focusing on reliability and durability based upon the requirements provided. Additionally you will develop test profiles, run and manage these tests, collect and interpret the data and submit test reports summarizing the results. You will work closely with other internal and external teams to ensure that your test-plans and tests meet the needs of the project goals and provide valuable feedback to the development process. You will run tests internally as well as working with external vendors for the testing and validation of our cutting edge autonomy components and systems.

This role is onsite 4 days a week at our Mountain View, CA office!

What you’ll do:

Create reliability test and validation plans for AV hardware components and subsystem
Lead and organize DFMEA efforts within the Hardware and Vehicle groups
Collect data to support component testing and validation plan creation
Design custom test profiles as needed utilizing field measurements and requirements
Perform tests internally and manage outsourced testing activities as needed
Interpret test data and generate reports to provide feedback to the cross-functional teams
Design, assemble, operate and maintain test equipment and infrastructure
Lead test campaigns for the components or subsystems
Support the creation of reliability and performance benchmarks for custom components
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support testable requirement creation

What we’re looking for:

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or a related field
5+ years of engineering testing & validation experience in the hardware space with a strong focus on designing & managing validation plans
Several years of hands-on experience in the automotive, trucking, aerospace, robotics, or automation industry
Experience defining and managing mechanical and environmental tests for components that are integrated into vehicles or robots
Experience with vehicle communication protocols (CAN/LIN/Automotive ethernet)
Experience with setting up and collecting data with data acquisition systems for testing purposes
Experience with processing data collected with DAQ (CANbus/LIN/Automotive Ethernet)
Familiarity using measured data to create HALT tests for accelerated testing
Experience with CAD tools
Experience with sensor technology such as camera, ultrasound, lidar, and radar (preferred)
Familiarity to automate workflows (macros or data analysis) (preferred)
Familiarity with MatLab and/or Python (preferred)

More about Gatik:

With headquarters in Mountain View, CA and offices in Canada, Texas and Arkansas, Gatik is establishing new standards of success for the autonomous trucking industry every day. Visit us at Gatik for more company information and Jobs @ Gatik for more open roles.

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Taking care of our team:

At Gatik, we connect people of extraordinary talent and experience to an opportunity to create a more resilient supply chain and contribute to our environment’s sustainability. We are diverse in our backgrounds and perspectives yet united by a bold vision and shared commitment to our values. Our culture emphasizes the importance of collaboration, respect and agility.

We at Gatik strive to create a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels they have opportunities to succeed and grow because we know that together we can do great things. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse team. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status or any legally protected status.

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Gatik is an autonomous delivery network specializing in optimizing B2B short-haul logistics through structured autonomy, utilizing a fleet of light and medium duty trucks, including Class 3-6 autonomous box trucks, to move goods from micro-fulfillment centers to pick-up points. The company's technologies enable the optimization of hub-and-spoke operations for top retailers and strategic partnerships with industry leaders such as Isuzu, Goodyear, Ryder, and Cummins.

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$151.9M

Headquarters

Mountain View, California

Founded

2017

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

↑ 16%

1 year growth

↑ 63%

2 year growth

↑ 88%

Benefits

Very competitive salaries and stock options

Medical, dental and vision benefits which go above and beyond

Company building events throughout the year, including an annual company retreat

Pet friendly offices

Catered lunches and snacks throughout the week

Stunning, spacious offices in the US and Canada