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# NX CAD Designer at Hyliion

- **Company:** Hyliion
- **Location:** Austin Texas, United States
- **Posted:** 2026-07-16
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-08
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/hyliion/jobs/6117686004

## Job description

Hyliion is committed to creating innovative solutions that enable clean, flexible and affordable electricity production. The Company’s primary focus is to develop distributed power generators that can operate on various fuel sources to future-proof against an ever-changing energy economy.

Job Purpose

The NX CAD Designer supports the design and development of complex engine components and assemblies by creating accurate, manufacturable product definitions that meet customer, program, and regulatory requirements. This role collaborates closely with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to translate technical concepts into detailed 3D models, drawings, and specifications.

Utilizing expertise in CAD modeling, drafting, and product definition, the Mechanical Designer contributes to the execution of design solutions across the product lifecycle. The role emphasizes quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement, while supporting the advancement of additive manufacturing capabilities and ensuring designs meet cost, schedule, and performance objectives.

Duties and Responsibilities

- Work within defined parameters and work plans to meet day-to-day and short-term objectives of moderate complexity and resolve issues through immediate action or short-term planning.
- Utilize engineering and design experience or expertise to solve problems and advance the state of the art of additive manufacturing technology.
- Lead key technical initiatives with engineering ownership, project planning and on time delivery to the customer.
- Create definition of parts, modules, and assemblies in the form of 2D cross sections, 2D drawings, 3D reusable models in a linked model environment, tolerance stack-ups, change in design co- authoring and various other electronic data formats to support analysis, manufacturing, assembly, tooling, quality and inspection within expected cost, quality and schedule.
- Work with engineering and supply chain partners to determine dimensional constraints and geometric tolerances required for proper clearances and fits while maximizing manufacturing producibility
- Ensure all interfaces between components are established and agreed upon by Engineering design teams of mating parts and engine systems
- Save applicable models to the engine assembly then maintain and support updates
- Continuously challenges self and team skills in functional area
- Stay current with industry developments in one’s field of expertise
- Work on government secured program with varying ranges of security clearance
- Adhere to special security requirements and those pertaining to the special access environment
- Concurrently manage multiple projects to ensure program cost, quality and schedule requirements are met
- Participate in short and long-term team, section and/or business goals focused on continuous improvement and simplification
- Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned, needed, or required for the business.

## Qualifications

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications include:

- Education, Experience and Certifications
- Associate's degree in a drafting related field from an accredited university or college and 2+ years of experience OR 5+ years’ experience in a product definition or CAD role is required.
- Working knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing as it is related to individual parts and overall assemblies (ASME Y145).
- Experience with model meshing and analysis.
- Experience in CAD working with Siemens NX/Teamcenter.
- Experience with EOSPRINT, Concept Laser WRX or other equivalent 3D Printing software.
- Skills and Abilities
- Familiarity with DMLM printing machines.
- Strong follow-through and self-starting nature.
- Ability to communicate clearly concisely, both orally and in writing and to follow through on commitments.
- Competency with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to work well in a high-paced environment, set and meet appropriate deadlines.
- Experience with NX Surfacing/Mechanical routing a plus.

## Role Classification and Working Conditions

This is a salaried, exempt-level position. This position typically works in a production/assembly/engineering lab environment.

Physical/Other Requirements

- Ability to lift and/ or move up to 25 pounds.
- Ability to travel domestically, either by plane or car.

Benefits:

- Medical Plans, with PPO or HDHP options
- Dental Plans, with buy-up option
- Vision Plan
- Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Plans, with buy-up options
- Short Term Disability, paid for by the company
- Long Term Disability, paid for by the company
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- 401k/Roth 401k
- Voluntary Accident Plans
- Voluntary Critical Illness Plans
- Hospital Indemnity Plan

Hyliion is proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, age, disability, veteran status.  If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to otherwise participate in the employment selection process, please direct your inquires to Hyliion’s human resources department at HR@hyliion.com.

## About Hyliion

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Hyliion develops sustainable, fuel-agnostic linear generator technology for clean, flexible, and affordable electricity production across stationary and mobile applications.
- **Entity Type**: Public (NYSE American: HYLN)
- **Headquarters**: Cedar Park, Texas, United States (operational presence also in Austin, TX and Cincinnati, OH)
- **Founded**: 2015
- **Founders**: Thomas Healy (Founder and CEO)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Electric Power Generation / Distributed Energy
- **Target customers**: Commercial and industrial facilities, waste management operations, and other entities needing locally deployable prime power or energy arbitrage solutions.
- **Mission or purpose**: “Create innovative solutions that enable clean, flexible and affordable electricity production” — with a vision of engineering the electrified future.

## Products & Services
- **KARNO™ Power Module**: A fuel-agnostic linear generator enabled by additive manufacturing. Designed to run on various fuel sources (natural gas, hydrogen, biogas, etc.) for stationary power generation. Targets commercial and waste management industries.
- **Hypertruck ERX™**: (Earlier product) Hybrid electric powertrain solution for Class 8 commercial trucks; prototype completed and production launched for first KARNO additive components in 2024.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Approximately USD 430.5 million (as of 2026 data from LinkedIn)
- **Key Metric**: Annual revenue of USD 3.5 million (public company; revenue reported on LinkedIn)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Total funding of USD 260.2 million, including a USD 233M corporate round in 2020. Early investors include a Series A round (USD 21M, 2017). Acquired Gentherm’s battery division (2018) and the KARNO generator technology (2022). Key executive hires from GE Additive, Cummins, Daimler, and others.
- **Growth Signals**: 100 employees (+4.7% YoY); 14 open job postings; successful 100‑day operation of KARNO Power Module on a customer asset (Oct 2025); successful emissions testing milestone (Oct 2025); expanding from transportation to broader stationary power markets.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Fuel‑agnostic architecture**: Operates on multiple fuel sources (including hydrogen and biogas), insulating customers from fuel‑price volatility and regulatory shifts.
- **Additive manufacturing enabled**: Proprietary linear generator design reduces moving parts and maintenance, while enabling rapid prototyping and customisation.
- **Proven reliability**: Demonstrated 100 days of continuous operation on a customer asset.
- **Established IP portfolio**: Built through organic development and strategic acquisitions (Gentherm battery division, KARNO generator).

## Strategic Focus
- **Transition from transportation to stationary power**: Hyliion’s core focus has shifted from hybrid truck powertrains to distributed linear generators for commercial and waste management customers.
- **Scalable production**: Launching additive component production and expanding manufacturing capabilities in Austin and Cincinnati.
- **Future‑proofing energy**: Targeting mobile applications (vehicles, marine) beyond stationary power, while maintaining a fuel‑agnostic approach to adapt to evolving energy economies.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Values-driven environment emphasizing “Act with Integrity”, “Excellence in All We Do”, “Succeed as One Team”, and “Change the World”. Dog-friendly offices, healthy lunch/snacks provided.
- **Benefits**: Generous PTO, comprehensive medical/dental/vision insurance, 401K plan, and two weeks paid parental leave.
- **Engineering focus**: 54% of workforce in technical roles; team members drawn from companies like GE Additive, Cummins, Tesla, and Ford.
- **Locations**: Primary office in Austin, TX; R&D and manufacturing in Cincinnati, OH; some roles in both.
- **Remote/hybrid policy**: Not explicitly stated (likely office-based for engineering and manufacturing roles, though some flexibility may exist).
- **Job openings**: 14 active roles across Engineering, Commercial, Operations, and PMO (as of early 2026).

## Sources
1. [hyliion.com](https://www.hyliion.com/) – Company overview, mission, products, and newsroom.
2. [hyliion.com/about-us](https://www.hyliion.com/about-us/) – History timeline, identity, and team values.
3. [hyliion.com/careers](https://www.hyliion.com/careers/) – Benefits, core values, and culture details.
4. [job-boards.greenhouse.io/hyliion](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/hyliion) – Current job openings and departmental breakdown.
5. [linkedin.com/company/hyliion](https://www.linkedin.com/company/hyliion) – Employee count, revenue, market cap, funding rounds, and workforce demographics.

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