Principal Mechanical Engineer (PhD)

Principal Mechanical Engineer (PhD) – Advanced Mobility & Smart Living Platforms

About Us

AC Future is a trailblazer in designing cutting-edge products that harmonize luxury, smart technology, and sustainability. We specialize in creating innovative living solutions, such as the AiTH - Ai Transformer Home, and other series of mobile living spaces that seamlessly integrates eco-friendly features and modern technology.

Role Overview

We are seeking a PhD-level Mechanical Engineer to lead the architecture, design, and validation of advanced mechanical systems across our vehicle and robotic platforms. This role will drive structural innovation, deployable systems, and high-performance packaging especially related to our proprietary room expansion technologies.

Key Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end mechanical design for:

• Class A / Class C motorhome platforms

• Expandable living modules (slide-outs, sky decks, living room / bedroom expansions)

• Smart trailer and robotic subsystems like auto deployment of tank filling and drainage systems

• Develop multi-physics models (FEA, CFD, thermal, vibration)

• Architect lightweight structures using composites, aluminum, and hybrid materials.

• Design deployable mechanisms:

• Expandable structures & mechanisms

• Automated access & slide out systems.

• Improve vehicle packaging:

• Battery integration (400V / 800V systems)

• HVAC, plumbing, water regeneration systems

• Interior living space ergonomics

• Vehicle lighting

• Drive DFM/DFA strategies:

• Hybrid manufacturing (3D printing + traditional)

• Supplier collaboration (US + Asia + Mexico)

• Lead prototype builds and validation testing:

• Structural durability

• NVH

• Environmental testing

Required Qualifications

• PhD in Mechanical Engineering or related field

• 5+ years of experience (advanced research)

• Expertise in:

• Structural mechanics & materials

• Mechanism design (kinematics, actuation systems)

• CAD tools (SolidWorks / CATIA / NX)

• FEA tools (ANSYS, Abaqus)

Preferred Experience

• EV platforms or automotive OEM experience

• RV / motorhome / trailer systems

• Robotics or deployable systems

• 3D printing / additive manufacturing

• Knowledge of standards:

• FMVSS

• RVIA

• ISO structural standards

Company Benefits:

• Generous employee stock options
• 401(k) – 1:1 company match up to 5%
• Vision, Dental, and Medical Insurance
• PTO and paid holidays
• Free office lunch
• Sponsorship for employment visa status

Job Type: Full-time

Location: Irvine near Spectrum, CA