Hardware Architect

Role & responsibilities:

• Lead the mechanical design and development of camera systems, including
• enclosures, mounts, and thermal management solutions for dash cameras, 360-degree systems, and ADAS-enabled smart cameras.
• Design robust, compact, and automotive-grade mechanical assemblies to
• protect camera components (e.g., CMOS sensors, lenses, ISPs) in harsh
• environments (vibration, temperature extremes, IP67/IP69K sealing).
• Develop thermal management solutions (e.g., heat sinks, thermal pads) to
• ensure optimal performance of camera hardware under high computational
• loads from vision AI processing.
• Collaborate with camera hardware (optics, sensors) and software (vision AI)
• teams to ensure seamless integration of mechanical designs with electronic and
• software components.
• Create 3D CAD models, detailed drawings, and prototypes using tools like
• SolidWorks, CATIA, or Creo, ensuring compliance with automotive standards
• (e.g., AEC-Q100, ISO 26262).
• Conduct finite element analysis (FEA) and simulations for structural integrity,
• vibration resistance, and thermal performance of camera assemblies.
• Work with OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers to define mechanical specifications based
• on vehicle integration requirements and user scenarios.
• Oversee prototyping, testing, and validation of mechanical designs, ensuring
• durability, manufacturability, and compliance with automotive regulations.
• Resolve mechanical design issues, providing root cause analysis and solutions
• for integration or performance challenges.
• Stay updated on emerging trends in automotive mechanical design (e.g.,
• lightweight materials, modular assemblies) and propose innovations to enhance
• product competitiveness.
• Mentor junior mechanical engineers and contribute to design reviews and

technical documentation.

Your profile and competencies to succeed:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a
• related field.
• 8+ years of experience in mechanical design and development, preferably for
• automotive electronics or camera systems.
• Proven expertise in designing mechanical enclosures, mounts, and thermal
• solutions for automotive applications, ideally for vision systems (e.g., ADAS,
• surround-view cameras).
• Proficiency in CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks, CATIA, Creo) and simulation software
• (e.g., ANSYS, COMSOL) for structural and thermal analysis.
• Strong understanding of automotive standards (e.g., ISO 26262, AEC-Q100,
• IP67/IP69K) and environmental testing (e.g., vibration, thermal cycling, shock).
• Experience with designing for manufacturability (DFM) and collaborating with
• suppliers for high-volume production.
• Familiarity with camera hardware components (e.g., CMOS sensors, lenses) and
• their mechanical integration requirements.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and experience working with cross-functional
• teams and OEM/Tier- partners.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with automotive camera systems, such as dash cameras, 360-
• degree cameras, or driver monitoring systems.
• Knowledge of lightweight materials (e.g., aluminum, composites) and advanced
• manufacturing techniques (e.g., injection molding, CNC machining).
• Familiarity with vision AI hardware requirements (e.g., thermal management for
• edge AI processors) and integration with SoCs (e.g., Qualcomm, NVIDIA).
• Prior experience in global R&D environments or with automotive OEMs defining product specifications based on consumer needs.