Blue Chip Talent, in partnership with an innovative automotive technology organization, is seeking a skilled Senior Mechanical Design Engineer. This role is responsible for designing modular mechanical test systems for vehicle electronics and developing hardware solutions that support testing across R&D to high-volume manufacturing environments.

• Design modular and reusable mechanical fixtures for testing vehicle electronics
• Develop mechanical interfaces including pogo-pin and bed-of-nails style probing
• Define mechanical test requirements in collaboration with cross-functional teams
• Design rack-based systems to streamline complexity and replication at scale
• Produce detailed documentation including BOMs, drawings, and SOPs
• Oversee vendors during mechanical system manufacturing and integration
• Support technicians during station build and commissioning
• Ensure robust implementation of test system requirements

Required:

• BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5-10 years of experience designing modular mechanical hardware for test systems
• Proficiency in 3D CAD tools such as SolidWorks (strongly preferred), Inventor, AutoCAD, or ProE
• Hands-on experience with electronics testing and probing technologies (eg, VPC, Ingun)
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics and PCB layouts
• Experience with hardware integration in automated test environments
• Background in automotive, semiconductor, or aerospace industries
• Familiarity with automotive communication protocols (CAN, CANFD, LIN, DoIP, Automotive Ethernet)
• Experience deploying automated test equipment in manufacturing
• Exposure to instrumentation such as power supplies, multiplexers, DMMs, signal analyzers, and generators

Blue Chip Talent is an award-winning and woman-owned talent solutions provider based in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. For over 30 years, we've specialized in IT, Engineering, and Professional Services staffing-now serving clients in 37 states and counting. We connect the market's elite talent with top employers, pairing exceptional white-glove service with proven hiring results to drive innovation and fuel growth.

We offer industry-leading benefits options and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) that values merit-based recruitment centered around technical ability, skillset, and alignment with our employing partners.