Firmware Engineer, LUS

At Lyft, our purpose is to serve and connect. We aim to achieve this by cultivating a work environment where all team members belong and have the opportunity to thrive.

Lyft’s Bikes & Scooters team is developing the future of micro-mobility and we are looking for a Mechanical Engineer to come in and help drive the development of our newest vehicles and sustain our fleet in operation.

Responsibilities

Drive design decision by collaborating with product, engineering (EE/ME/FW/SW), reliability, and systems engineering teams

Lead post-launch sustaining activities intended to support a smooth transition into production while maintaining high quality standards

Derive technical architecture and engineering specifications from product requirements

Use analysis to support engineering designs

Lead sustaining and continuous improvement projects from concept through release and into field operations

Work with GSM and Manufacturing teams to vet supply chain and production partners

Prototype; create quick experimental mock-ups and meticulous mechanical models

Research technologies and scope development opportunities

Develop CAD databases and drawing packages, and drive handoff to manufacturers

Support the build and test product development cycle, travel required

Test failure analysis and solution validation to complete successful product development

Conduct field failure analysis and solution evaluation

Lead large projects from idea to positive execution

Act on feedback to learn and grow

Effectively communicate across cross functional teams to achieve results

Experience

BS or MS degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical field, and 5+ years of related industry experience

Experience leading the development of a feature or module of a consumer product

Strong foundation in mechanical engineering fundamentals, including solid mechanics, electromagnetics, thermodynamics, and knowledge of basic engineering materials and manufacturing processes

Experience in performing tolerance analyses and working through DFM challenges with external vendors

Proactive problem solving, with experience in failure analysis, root cause investigation, and DOE creation

Skilled in 3D CAD, Basic GD&T knowledge and experience releasing 2D drawings

Working knowledge of FEA principles

Experience traveling to manufacturing partners

Track-record for successfully shipping product and working cross functionally across an organization

Benefits

Extended health and dental coverage options, along with life insurance and disability benefits

Pet benefits

Access to a Lyft funded Health Care Savings Account

RRSP plan with company match to help save for your future

In addition to provincial observed holidays, salaried team members are covered under Lyft's flexible paid time off policy. The policy allows team members to take off as much time as they need (with manager approval). Hourly team members get 15 days paid time off, with an additional day for each year of service

Lyft is proud to support new parents with 18 weeks of paid time off, designed as a top-up plan to complement provincial programs. Biological, adoptive, and foster parents are all eligible.

Subsidized commuter benefits and Lyft ride credits

Lyft is committed to creating an inclusive workforce that fosters belonging.

Lyft believes that every person has a right to equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, pardoned record of offences, or any other basis protected by applicable law or by Company policy.

Lyft also strives for a healthy and safe workplace and strictly prohibits harassment of any kind. Accommodation for persons with disabilities will be provided upon request in accordance with applicable law during the application and hiring process. Please contact your recruiter if you wish to make such a request.

Lyft highly values having employees working in-office to foster a collaborative work environment and company culture. This role will be in-office on a hybrid schedule — Team Members will be expected to work in the office at least 3 days per week, including on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

Lyft considers working in the office at least 3 days per week to be an essential function of this hybrid role. Your recruiter can share more information about the various in-office perks Lyft offers. Additionally, hybrid roles have the flexibility to work from anywhere for up to 4 weeks per year. #Hybrid

The expected base pay range for this position in the Montreal area is CAD $88,000 - CAD $110,000, not inclusive of potential equity offering, bonus or benefits. Salary ranges are dependent on a variety of factors, including qualifications, experience and geographic location. Your recruiter can share more information about the salary range specific to your working location and other factors during the hiring process.