Zoox
Mechatronics Engineer - Closures
$151K–$182K
Foster City, CA · Hybrid · Full-time · Posted Oct 28, 2026
- Experience
- Minimum of 3 years of professional experience.
- Education
- BS in mechanical engineering, robotics, mechatronics, or a related field.
About the job
Develops electromechanical vehicle closure systems from requirements and concept through validation, launch, and in-service issue resolution.
What you'll do
- Own closures hardware development, supplier coordination, validation, and launch.
- Analyze fleet data and returned hardware to prioritize issues, identify root causes, and drive corrective actions.
- Model system dynamics, define actuator behavior, and build test benches, fixtures, and automation.
What they ask for
- BS in mechanical engineering, robotics, mechatronics, or a related field.
- At least 3 years of professional experience.
- Experience developing electromechanical hardware and working with technical suppliers.
- Proficiency in Python or MATLAB; experience with 3D CAD and working knowledge of Design for Manufacturability, GD&T, and dimensional engineering.
Nice to have
- Experience with automotive closures, closed-loop control systems, or taking hardware from prototype through production.
- Experience with embedded systems, vehicle fleet data, or formal problem-solving methodologies.
Pay
USD 151,000–182,000 per-year-salary
Tools
Python, MATLAB, CATIA 3DEXPERIENCE, Simulink, C/C++, ECUs, CAN, UART
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