Associate Design Engineer (EV/LV Devices)

Location: Garden Grove, California, United States

Salary: $120,000–$160,000 USD annually

Company

hirify.global is an American commercial electric vehicle company developing an EV platform for medium-duty electric vehicles and hybrids.

What you will do

• Own the engineering design of low-voltage components, including electronic control modules, sensor systems, and lighting modules, throughout their lifecycle.
• Define component interfaces and requirements with mechanical, electrical, and software engineering teams; perform proof-of-concept studies and create prototypes.
• Benchmark off-the-shelf components, support RFQ and SOW preparation, and assist with supplier assessment and selection.
• Lead component development and validation using in-house and supplier resources; maintain design documentation, schedules, supplier deliveries, DVPs, and test-result reviews.
• Release components through the PLM system and support PPAP and SOP activities.
• Drive sustaining engineering, cost, quality, and functionality improvements; lead root-cause investigations, support supplier quality issues, and manage ECOs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Internship or extracurricular experience in product engineering, electrical or electromechanical design, systems engineering, or technical program management, specifically focused on automotive electromechanical control systems or wire harnesses.
• Experience with 3D CAD tools such as CATIA, SolidWorks, NX, or similar.
• Solid understanding of low-voltage electrical principles, mechanical packaging concepts, and automotive durability factors.
• Basic understanding of automotive connectors and pinouts.
• Ability to identify, track, and communicate key project milestones and activities.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to bridge hardware, software, and non-technical teams.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of automotive communication protocols, including CAN, LIN, and Automotive Ethernet.
• Prior experience at an early-stage electric vehicle startup.
• Experience in SAE Collegiate Design Series programs such as FSAE or Baja.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage fully paid for employees.
• Early-stage stock options.
• 401(k), HSA, and FSA retirement and savings benefits.
• Paid time off, parental leave, and an annual vacation bonus.
• Wellness, fertility, cell phone stipend, complimentary meals, and stocked kitchens.