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    Kargo

    Logistics & Supply Chain

    Mechanical Design Engineer

    San Francisco, United StatesOn-SiteFull-time2+ yrs experience$130k – $170k / yearPosted 2mo ago
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    Job description

    At Kargo, our mission is to build a connective tissue between the physical world of freight and the digital ecosystem used to manage it. We believe that advancements in smart infrastructure are critical to enabling a safer and more efficient future for logistics.  Our loading dock sensor platform verifies all incoming and outgoing freight, aggregating data that enables shippers and carriers to efficiently manage dock operations, switch out suppliers and understand material flow in real time. 

    We care deeply about delivering the best solutions for our customers. As a member of the Kargo team, you will have the opportunity to develop and deploy tomorrow’s hardware & software solutions and help revolutionize logistics.

    Responsibilities

    • Support sustaining engineering for existing products.
    • Support development efforts on next generation products.
    • Manage rapid prototyping efforts in machine shop.
    • Develop CAD models and simulations in the designs of your responsible parts.
    • Design fixtures and test set ups to validate designs.
    • Document designs and test results.
    • Draft drawings for all responsible parts and integrate into PLM.

    Experience

    • 2+ years experience in Mechanical Design or related role.
    • Strong fundamentals in mechanical engineering first principles.
    • Experienced in CAD software, SolidWorks preferred.
    • Experienced in using SolidWork PDM and PLM softwares, Arena preferred.
    • Experience in Design for Manufacturing principles.
    • Experienced in electronics packaging design.
    • Experience in optics design cameras and/or lighting, preferred.
    • Structural or thermal design and simulation experience, preferred.
    • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline.
    Pay Range
    $130,000—$170,000 USD

    Kargo is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

    Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.

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    About the company

    Kargo

    For logistics to meet demand, the world needs infrastructure that doesn't exist yet. Kargo is building that infrastructure. Our work advances the farthest edge of logistics technology, aligning freight and data in real time. With Kargo's machine vision system, you can optimize shipping and receiving at every loading dock for network effects across supply chains. 👀 VERIFY SHIPMENT ACCURACY WITH COMPUTER VISION As freight is loaded and unloaded, Kargo Towers capture the action, translating any label or mark into data you can use on the Kargo Platform and your own ERP, WMS, TMS, and YMS. Towers flag discrepancies right at the loading dock so you can stop exceptions in their tracks. Images and videos give context to any shipment. 🚀 AUTOMATE SHIPPING AND RECEIVING Extend your capabilities with automated data capture at every step: - Eliminate hand-scanning - Sync with partners - Simplify check-in and out - Access data instantly Kargo sees and validates multiple freight attributes as forklifts load and unload trucks. Integrations let you connect shipping and receiving end to end. 📈 UNLOCK NETWORK EFFECTS As Kargo Towers capture data across facilities, you can surface trends and gain insights into operations and partnerships. Embrace continuous improvements and discover how Kargo helps build accuracy and efficiency across logistics. For more, visit mykargo.com

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    Industry
    Logistics & Supply Chain
    Founded
    2019
    Open roles
    11

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