Application Guide

How to Apply for Mechanical Engineer, ECU Enclosure Design & Manufacturing

at Glydways

🏢 About Glydways

Glydways is pioneering net-negative greenhouse gas autonomous transportation systems, making them unique in developing affordable and eco-friendly mobility solutions that actively reduce environmental impact. Working here means contributing to cutting-edge sustainable technology that could transform urban transportation while achieving carbon-negative outcomes.

About This Role

This Mechanical Engineer role focuses specifically on designing and manufacturing enclosures for ECUs, sensors, and power electronics for autonomous vehicles, with heavy emphasis on high-volume production and automotive reliability standards. The position is impactful because your mechanical designs directly enable the reliable operation of critical vehicle control systems in Glydways' sustainable transportation network.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day involves using CATIA to refine ECU enclosure designs while conducting DFM analyses to optimize for high-volume production, followed by reviewing mechanical test data from vibration or thermal cycling experiments. You might also collaborate with suppliers to ensure components meet automotive quality standards and document findings in technical reports for qualification summaries.

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🎯 Who Glydways Is Looking For

  • Has 5-10 years of hands-on experience designing and validating mechanical enclosures for automotive electronics, with proven expertise in CATIA and GD&T
  • Demonstrates specific experience with DFM/DFA analyses for high-volume manufacturing and working with suppliers to meet automotive quality standards
  • Possesses practical knowledge of mechanical reliability testing (vibration, thermal cycling, environmental stress) for electronic components
  • Can show experience analyzing field performance data to identify and resolve mechanical design issues in electronic systems

📝 Tips for Applying to Glydways

1

Highlight specific projects where you designed enclosures for automotive ECUs or similar electronic control units, quantifying production volumes and cost savings achieved

2

Demonstrate your CATIA proficiency by mentioning specific features or modules you've used extensively for enclosure design

3

Include examples of DFM/DFA analyses you've conducted that resulted in manufacturing improvements for electronic enclosures

4

Reference any experience with automotive quality standards (like IATF 16949) and supplier collaboration for mechanical components

5

Show how you've analyzed field data to improve mechanical designs, specifically mentioning vibration or thermal performance issues you've resolved

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Your specific experience designing mechanical enclosures for automotive electronics, particularly ECUs or control modules', "Examples of DFM/DFA optimizations you've implemented for high-volume manufacturing of electronic enclosures", 'How your mechanical reliability testing experience (vibration, thermal, environmental) has improved product performance', "Why you're specifically interested in Glydways' net-negative GHG mission and how your skills support sustainable transportation"]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Glydways' specific autonomous transportation system design and how ECUs integrate into their vehicle architecture
  • → The company's net-negative GHG technology and how mechanical design contributes to their sustainability goals
  • → Their manufacturing partners and production approach for high-volume vehicle components
  • → Recent news about Glydways' deployments or partnerships in the autonomous transportation space

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk through your process for designing an ECU enclosure from concept to high-volume manufacturing, including DFM considerations
2 Describe a specific challenge you faced with mechanical reliability testing (vibration or thermal) and how you resolved it
3 How do you ensure automotive quality standards are met when working with suppliers for mechanical components?
4 Discuss your experience analyzing field failure data to identify and fix mechanical design issues in electronic systems
5 How would you approach designing enclosures for autonomous vehicle ECUs differently than traditional automotive applications?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Focusing only on CAD skills without demonstrating understanding of automotive manufacturing processes and quality standards
  • Presenting generic mechanical engineering experience without specific examples related to electronic enclosures or automotive applications
  • Failing to show how your experience aligns with high-volume production requirements and cost-effective manufacturing

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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