What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hardware Design Automation Engineer position at W3Global Inc.?
Job Description
Job Description
Hiring : Hardware Design Automation Engineer
Location : Seattle, WA
Employment Type : Full-Time
Salary Range : $100,000 - $140,000 (Base) Stock Options
About the Company
Our client is an innovative AI-driven company transforming hardware design automation. They are backed by leading VC firms and are focused on integrating AI with mechanical engineering to streamline product development, reduce manufacturing costs, and enhance efficiency.
Role Overview
We are seeking a Hardware Design Automation Engineer to develop automation scripts, macros, and custom APIs that integrate AI-driven design insights into mechanical and simulation workflows. This role requires expertise in CAD / CAE software automation, API integration, and mechanical engineering principles to support AI-driven product development.
Key Responsibilities
Develop macros and automation scripts for CAD / CAE software such as SolidWorks, Autodesk Fusion 360, Ansys, Onshape, OpenSCAD, FreeCAD, KiCAD using Python, VBA, C, or C .
Work with software APIs to build custom automation tools for geometry modifications, simulations, and batch processes.
Ensure AI-driven geometry changes align with real-world manufacturing constraints and engineering principles.
Diagnose automation issues related to scripts, solver integrations, and CAD / CAE environments.
Enhance automation workflows for efficiency, including high-performance computing (HPC) considerations for large-scale simulations.
Work closely with AI / ML engineers, mechanical designers, and DevOps teams while maintaining version control and documentation.
Key Requirements
Strong proficiency in Python, VBA, C, C for automation scripting.
Hands-on experience with SolidWorks, Autodesk Fusion 360, Ansys, Abaqus, Siemens NX, or Onshape .
Ability to build and integrate custom macros, scripts, and plugins for automated geometry modification and simulations.
Understanding of FEA, thermal analysis, and manufacturability constraints .
Ability to diagnose and fix issues in automation scripts and APIs.
Nice-to-Have Skills
Experience with HPC or distributed computing for large-scale FEA / CFD simulations.
Knowledge of advanced manufacturing processes (e.g., injection molding, additive manufacturing).
Familiarity with digital twin development and AI-driven design tools .
Why Join?
Work on cutting-edge AI engineering technology.
High impact on product design and manufacturing.
Growth and learning opportunities in a fast-paced environment.
Autonomy and ownership in a startup-like culture.
Salary : $100,000 - $140,000
