About the Role
Pronto AI is a global leader in commercializing autonomous vehicle (AV) technology, deploying Autonomous Haulage Systems (AHS) that automate operations in mines, quarries, and construction sites worldwide. We are on a mission to make mining operations safer, smarter, and more efficient through cutting-edge technology, and we are building toward becoming the world’s first profitable AV technology company.
Responsibilities
- Own designs through prototype and assembly.
- Install systems onto vehicles as large as 100+ ton haul trucks.
- Develop documentation to scale installations.
- Apply mechanical engineering principles for the development and integration of drive-by-wire hardware including actuators and sensors.
- Travel to customer sites for development and initial installation of hardware systems (up to 30%).
- Develop bespoke solutions to customer specific problems.
- Refine current hardware kits for efficient scaling.
- Develop vehicle hardware kits for new platforms.
- Develop 2D and 3D CAD models of mechanical and electro-mechanical components and assemblies.
- Create and maintain documentation of design solutions including reports, engineering drawings, Bills of Material, and installation instructions.
- Develop testing and validation procedures for electromechanical systems.
- Build prototypes using various rapid prototyping technologies (e.g. 3D print, laser cut).
- Source components and manage vendors.
- Work on system level design with a cross-functional team to develop mechanical and electro-mechanical solutions.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a closely related field is required.
- Minimum 3+ years of non-internship professional Mechanical Design Engineering experience.
- Automotive or heavy equipment industry experience strongly preferred.
- Familiarity with robotic systems is strongly preferred.
- Experience/ expertise with 3D CAD tools.
- Hands on experience building mechanical and/or electrical systems; machine shop and/or fabrication experience preferred.
- Experience designing for CNC machine, sheet metal fab, and 3D print.
- Experience with hydraulic systems is a plus.
- Ability to resolve issues during design, development and execution of mechanical engineering activities.
- Familiarity with regulatory compliance is a plus (OSHA, CE, CCC, ASME related standards).
Skills
- 3D CAD tools
- Mechanical design
- Robotic systems
- Hydraulic systems
- Regulatory compliance
Location
- San Francisco
Work Type
- Onsite
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 3+ years of non-internship professional Mechanical Design Engineering experience
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a closely related field
Salary/Compensations
- $114,000 - $280,000 per year
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account / Health Savings Account Options
- 401(k)
- Equity
- Sick Time, Unlimited Flexible Time Off, and Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Pre-Tax Commuter Benefit Plan
- Team lunch in our SoMa office every Tuesday and Thursday
About the Company
- Pronto AI is a global leader in commercializing autonomous vehicle (AV) technology.
- We deploy Autonomous Haulage Systems (AHS) that automate operations in mines, quarries, and construction sites worldwide.
- We deliver real, production-ready autonomy that is already operating in the field.
- Our mission is to make mining operations safer, smarter, and more efficient through cutting-edge technology.
- We are building toward becoming the world’s first profitable AV technology company.
- Pronto is a company driven by invention and continuous change.
- We are constantly reimagining our industries, building new products, and refining how we operate.
- We do our best work together.
Equal Opportunity
- Pronto accepts applications on an ongoing basis.
