Oversee conveyor/equipment startup, debug, and system commissioning Required Qualifications ... Automotive conveyor or automotive assembly equipment experience * Experience with national building ...
Oversee conveyor/equipment startup, debug, and system commissioning Required Qualifications ... Automotive conveyor or automotive assembly equipment experience * Experience with national building ...
Oversee conveyor/equipment startup, debug, and system commissioning Required Qualifications ... Automotive conveyor or automotive assembly equipment experience * Experience with national building ...
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Oversee conveyor/equipment startup, debug, and system commissioning Required Qualifications ... Automotive conveyor or automotive assembly equipment experience * Experience with national building ...
Staff Software Engineer
Austin, TX · On-site
$189K - $240K/yr
Startup sequencing * Safety/regulatory UI requirements * Automotive development lifecycle Tools & Development Workflow Experience with: * Git/GitHub * VS Code * CI/CD pipelines * Unit testing ...
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$189K - $240K/yr
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Austin, TX · On-site
... within automotive, battery, manufacturing, or automated production environments. Key ... Commissioning & Startup * Controls Systems * Technical Troubleshooting * Engineering Change ...
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Austin, TX · On-site
... within automotive, battery, manufacturing, or automated production environments. Key ... Commissioning & Startup * Controls Systems * Technical Troubleshooting * Engineering Change ...
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Austin, TX · On-site
... within automotive, battery, manufacturing, or automated production environments. Key ... Commissioning & Startup * Controls Systems * Technical Troubleshooting * Engineering Change ...
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Austin, TX · On-site
... within automotive, battery, manufacturing, or automated production environments. Key ... Commissioning & Startup * Controls Systems * Technical Troubleshooting * Engineering Change ...
Independent Auto Equipment Sales Consultant - San Antonio
San Antonio, TX · On-site
$100 - $150/hr
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San Antonio, TX · On-site
$100 - $150/hr
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Baya is a fast-moving Series B startup built by serial entrepreneurs with a vision to accelerate ... Automotive, and Edge IoT markets. We are looking for energetic and dedicated individuals share our ...
VP Sales
Dallas, TX · On-site
S. discrete manufacturing (e.g., automotive, electronics, industrial manufacturing). * Lead ... Proven "founding/growth hire" experience in an early-stage or scaling startup environment (seed to ...
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VP Sales
Dallas, TX · On-site
S. discrete manufacturing (e.g., automotive, electronics, industrial manufacturing). * Lead ... Proven "founding/growth hire" experience in an early-stage or scaling startup environment (seed to ...
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College Station, TX · On-site
Startup mindset required: speed, ownership, and continuous optimization. Solar manufacturing ... Experience in solar manufacturing, semiconductor, automotive, or other advanced automated ...
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College Station, TX · On-site
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$30 - $35/hr
Coordinate with equipment vendors during installation and startup activities. Required ... Automotive manufacturing experience. * Industrial robot programming and teaching. * AGV/AMR ...
Controls Technician
San Antonio, TX · On-site
$30 - $35/hr
Coordinate with equipment vendors during installation and startup activities. Required ... Automotive manufacturing experience. * Industrial robot programming and teaching. * AGV/AMR ...
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Manage, nurture, and grow automotive accounts to meet and exceed strategic growth targets ... within a startup environment * Include always - Communicate well verbally and in writing ...
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Manage, nurture, and grow automotive accounts to meet and exceed strategic growth targets ... within a startup environment * Include always - Communicate well verbally and in writing ...
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Austin, TX · On-site +1
Manage, nurture, and grow automotive accounts to meet and exceed strategic growth targets ... within a startup environment * Include always - Communicate well verbally and in writing ...
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Austin, TX · On-site
$120 - $190/hr
It is time to upgrade automotive retail to the 21st century. About Mia Mia Labs is an investor-backed startup on a mission to modernize dealership operations and transform the automotive consumer ...
Software Engineer (AI/ML)
Austin, TX · On-site
$120 - $190/hr
It is time to upgrade automotive retail to the 21st century. About Mia Mia Labs is an investor-backed startup on a mission to modernize dealership operations and transform the automotive consumer ...
Software Engineer (AI/ML)
Austin, TX · On-site
$110 - $170/hr
It is time to upgrade automotive retail to the 21st century. About Mia Mia Labs is an investor-backed startup on a mission to modernize dealership operations and transform the automotive consumer ...
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Software Engineer (AI/ML)
Austin, TX · On-site
$110 - $170/hr
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Baya is a fast-moving Series B startup built by serial entrepreneurs with a vision to accelerate ... Automotive, and Edge IoT markets. We are looking for energetic and dedicated individuals share our ...
Baya is a fast-moving Series B startup built by serial entrepreneurs with a vision to accelerate ... Automotive, and Edge IoT markets. We are looking for energetic and dedicated individuals share our ...
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Sunnyvale, TX · On-site
$27K - $57K/yr
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Insurance Agency Owner Protege/Aspiring Business Owner
Sunnyvale, TX · On-site
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Senior Mechanical Engineer - Self-driving Trucks
Dallas, TX · On-site
$103K - $136K/yr
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Senior Mechanical Engineer - Self-driving Trucks
Dallas, TX · On-site
$103K - $136K/yr
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Insurance Agency Owner Protege/Aspiring Business Owner
Sunnyvale, TX · On-site
$27K - $57K/yr
Saves you tens of thousands of dollars in traditional startup capital requirements. About Farmers Insurance Farmers Insurance is a premier US insurer of automobiles, homes, and small businesses, as ...
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Insurance Agency Owner Protege/Aspiring Business Owner
Sunnyvale, TX · On-site
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Senior Mechanical Engineer - Self-driving Trucks
Dallas, TX · On-site
$103K - $136K/yr
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Senior Mechanical Engineer - Self-driving Trucks
Dallas, TX · On-site
$103K - $136K/yr
... Startup work experience - Robotics and logistics experience a plus - Familiarity with a machine shop - Familiarity with automotive systems We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support ...
Senior Mechanical Engineer - Self-driving Trucks
Dallas, TX · On-site
$103K - $136K/yr
... Startup work experience - Robotics and logistics experience a plus - Familiarity with a machine shop - Familiarity with automotive systems We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support ...
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Senior Mechanical Engineer - Self-driving Trucks
Dallas, TX · On-site
$103K - $136K/yr
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| Employer & Industry Usage | Startups in automotive tech, EVs, autonomous vehicles | Automotive manufacturing, design firms, OEMs |
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Job description
Company: CrossSafety
Location: Multiple U.S. Automotive Manufacturing Facilities
Compensation: Competitive hourly rate
Schedule: Overtime may be required based on project demand
Travel: 10-25% domestic & international depending on project
CrossSafety provides engineering and technical professionals to support large-scale automotive manufacturing, battery production, and new model launch programs across North America. We partner with industryleading OEMs to deliver safe, efficient, and highquality project execution.
Our clients seeking support are often looking to fill positions quickly and in multiple locations across the United States. As such we intend on developing a pool of interested and eligible candidates who can be utilized when our clients make their requests.
We are seeking Manufacturing Project Engineers to support various production engineering teams, including battery manufacturing, process engineering, equipment installation, new model development, and paint/vehicle manufacturing systems.
About the RoleThe Conveyor Project Engineer supports conveyor system planning, design, procurement, installation, and commissioning for automotive assembly operations. This role involves developing master schedules, coordinating with vendors and internal teams, reviewing technical drawings, overseeing onsite installation, and ensuring all conveyor systems meet Toyota standards for safety, quality, and performance.
The position requires handson involvement on the shop floor, close coordination with construction and safety teams, and responsibility for technical reviews and project execution from concept through startup.
Travel may be required for vendor visits (0-2%). Work hours are typically 6:00 AM - 4:00 PM, with overtime, weekends, and holiday work during shutdown or installation periods.
Project Planning & Master Scheduling
- Develop and lead the master schedule for assigned conveyor projects
- Chair project, engineering, and controls meetings; track open issues to closure
- Collect volume requirements and support conveyor capacity planning
Engineering & Technical Work
- Prepare engineering estimates, calculations, drawings, and project reports
- Review and direct conveyor approval drawings for compliance with specifications
- Provide mechanical and controls design direction based on process and standards
- Generate specifications for procurement, runoff, and buyoff activities
- Perform conveyor chain pull calculations and buffer min/max analysis
- Conduct structural steel and concrete load analysis (Kip loading)
- Support cycle time development for conveyors and lift equipment
- Apply PFMEA (Process Failure Modes and Effects Analysis) methodologies
Vendor & Supplier Coordination
- Coordinate conveyor design and installation with North American and Japanese suppliers
- Support simulation reviews to identify bottlenecks (direct simulation experience not required)
- Ensure suppliers provide accurate schedules, manpower planning, and progress updates
Installation & Site Coordination
- Work closely with Toyota Construction Coordinators to ensure highquality, ontime installations
- Coordinate with Toyota Safety Managers to ensure 100% safe work environments following Toyota Safety Standards and TCSR
- Plan and track installation schedules for steel, pits, building facilities, and conveyor equipment
- Confirm daily subcontractor schedules and progress
- Develop and coordinate confirmation plans with TMMBC Maintenance and Assembly teams
- Oversee conveyor/equipment startup, debug, and system commissioning
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word)
- Experience with AutoCAD and CATIA
- Ability to perform:
- Conveyor chain pull analysis
- Conveyor buffer min/max studies
- Structural and concrete load analysis
- Understanding of conveyor simulation (coordination level OK; direct operation not required)
- Experience developing conveyor and lifter cycle times
- PFMEA experience
- Strong communication, schedule management, and documentation skills
- Ability to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and shutdown periods
- Eligible to work in the United States
- Bilingual Spanish/English capability
- Eligible to work in both the U.S. and Mexico
- Automotive conveyor or automotive assembly equipment experience
- Experience with national building codes (BOCA, NEC, OSHA, SMACNA, ANSI)
- Ability to supervise and support subcontractors and vendors during installation
- Experience coordinating with Japanese suppliers
- Grow your technical and leadership skills alongside an established and expanding professional consulting firm
- Join a team of over 150 supportive and safety-focused professionals including Industrial Hygienists, Ergonomists, Safety Engineers, Construction Safety Specialists, and industry-leading engineering teams
- Advance your career by working Fortune 500 companies and in dynamic environments where your leadership truly matters
- Contribute to high-impact industrial and construction projects across the United States
CrossSafety fosters an inclusive and respectful workplace. Accommodations are available upon request.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.
Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract