If you are looking for a career at a dynamic company with a people-first mindset and a deep culture of growth and autonomy, ACV is the right place for you! Competitive compensation packages and learning and development opportunities, ACV has what you need to advance to the next level in your career. We will continue to raise the bar every day by investing in our people and technology to help our customers succeed. We hire people who share our passion, bring innovative ideas to the table, and enjoy a collaborative atmosphere.
Who we are:
ACV is a technology company that has revolutionized how dealers buy and sell cars online. We are transforming the automotive industry. ACV Auctions Inc. (ACV), has applied innovation and user-designed, data driven applications and solutions. We are building the most trusted and efficient digital marketplace with data solutions for sourcing, selling and managing used vehicles with transparency and comprehensive insights that were once unimaginable. We are disruptors of the industry and we want you to join us on our journey. Our network of brands include ACV Auctions, ACV Transportation, ClearCar, MAX Digital and ACV Capital within its Marketplace Products, as well as, True360 and Data Services.
At ACV we focus on the Health, Physical, Financial, Social and Emotional Wellness of our Teammates and, to support this, we offer:
- Multiple medical plans including a high deductible, low cost health plan
- Company-sponsored (paid) Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
- Comprehensive optional benefits such as Dental, Vision, Supplemental Life/AD&D, Legal/ID Protection, and Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
- Generous paid time off options, including uncapped vacation days, the greater of 3 paid sick days or in accordance with the applicable state or local paid sick leave law, 6 paid company holidays, 2 floating holidays, parental leave, bereavement leave, jury duty leave, voting leave, and other forms of paid leave as required by applicable law or regulation
- Employee Stock Purchase Program with additional opportunities to earn stock in the Company
- Retirement planning through the Company’s 401(k)
Who we are looking for:
An Engineer IV, Mechanical to lead the design, analysis, and physical integration of complex mechanical systems and hardware onto our next-generation platforms. You will serve as a technical anchor, bridging R&D prototypes with production-ready systems, and taking full ownership of subsystems from concept through to validation and deployment. As a senior member of the team, you will act as a hands-on mentor to junior engineers, establish design standards, and collaborate cross-functionally to deliver highly reliable, high-performance mechanical solutions that can survive demanding real-world environments.
What you will do:
- Lead the mechanical engineering efforts for structural design, integration of hardware, and subsystem packaging from initial ideation through to final drawing release.
- Own the evolution of early-stage R&D concepts and custom retrofits into scalable, high-reliability, production-ready systems, ensuring designs meet structural, environmental, and safety standards.
- Execute finite element analyses (FEA) and first-order hand calculations to validate designs against static, dynamic, modal/vibration, and thermal use cases.
- Lead, mentor, and grow the mechanical engineering discipline by establishing best practices, standardizing workflows, conducting deep-dive design reviews, and guiding junior engineers.
- Optimize designs for manufacturing, assembly, and serviceability (DFM/DFA/DFS), collaborating closely with manufacturing, procurement, and external vendors.
- Pack and physically integrate sensors (cameras, LiDAR, radar, IMUs), compute units, and ancillary equipment, establishing clean routing paths for wire harnesses and cabling within tight mechanical envelopes.
- Design sealed, protective enclosures (IP-rated) and thermal solutions (cooling jackets, heat sinks) to safeguard sensitive electronic systems from vibration, dust, and thermal loads.
- Participate hands-on in physical bring-up, vehicle integration, and environmental testing campaigns (vibration, shock, thermal-vacuum, etc.), collaborating with validation teams to execute test plans.
- Maintain precise Bills of Materials (BOM), assembly documentation, tolerance budgets, and engineering change orders (ECO/DCO) within PDM/PLM systems.
- Serve as a key mechanical interface for non-mechanical engineering partners, translating physical constraints and structural trade-offs into clear systems-level decisions.
What you will need:
- Bachelor's Degree (4 years) - Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or equivalent required (Master’s Degree preferred).
- 8+ year(s) in mechanical design and integration within automotive, aerospace, robotics, heavy machinery, or a high-innovation R&D environment.
- Advanced proficiency with 3D CAD platforms (SolidWorks or Onshape preferred) and 2D drafting/geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) per ASME Y14.5.
- Structural Material Expertise: Deep knowledge of designing with aluminum, steel, and advanced materials, with an emphasis on sheet metal fabrication, welded structures, extrusions, castings, and machined components.
- Demonstrated mastery of linear and 2D tolerance stack-up analyses, joint design (bolted, welded, bonded), and component selection (fasteners, seals, materials, coatings).
- Strong hands-on experience running structural and modal analyses (ANSYS, Nastran, FEMAP, or equivalent) to validate design integrity under vibration and fatigue conditions.
- Proven experience designing IP-sealed enclosures, mounting solutions, and packaging for electromechanical systems in harsh environments.
- Direct experience working within a structured product lifecycle management (PLM) environment, including running configuration management, ECO processes, and generating complex BOMs.
- Experience managing external fabrication vendors and contract manufacturers from initial Request for Quote (RFQ) through final part delivery.
- Comfortable and skilled in a shop or lab environment, using hand tools, basic machining equipment, and diagnostics to support prototype assembly and fit-checks.
- Experience in leveraging AI tools to accelerate Mechanical Engineering workflow
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
- Experience in thermal design, CFD, heat exchangers, or heat sink optimization.
- Basic scripting skills in Python, MATLAB, or Go for design automation or data analysis.
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Our Values
Trust & Transparency | People First | Positive Experiences | Calm Persistence | Never Settling
At ACV, we are committed to an inclusive culture in which every individual is welcomed and empowered to celebrate their true selves. We achieve this by fostering a work environment of acceptance and understanding that is free from discrimination. ACV is committed to being an equal opportunity employer regardless of sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires reasonable accommodation, please let us know.
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Compensation: The compensation range for this position is listed in the "Job Details" section at the bottom of this posting. Please note that final compensation will be determined based upon the applicant's relevant experience, skill set, location, business needs, market demands, and other factors as permitted by law.
