Senior Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

Motivo is looking for a passionate Sr. Mechanical Engineer who is hands-on, has a strong technical background, and enjoys being part of a tight-knit engineering team. We work on cool, fast paced design projects and are responsible for the design, engineering, and build in-house. We also get to test the designs, which is a lot of fun since our projects include complete vehicle engineering and builds, computer vision & machine learning with applications in AgTech and Industrial Automation, aerospace mechanical and control systems, connected car and vehicle telematics, and large battery systems. We complete projects in weeks or months, not years, so we get to work on a lot of fun projects in a typical year. We are passionate about our work and strive for excellence within each project's unique constraints. Our flexible work environment and benefits allow us to balance project demands with personal interests. We have unique perks for our team members including using our shop space and tools for personal projects. We are constantly challenging ourselves by working on diverse projects and building awesome products for our clients that range from startups to Fortune 500 firms.

Requirements

Capabilities and Skills

Development of complex systems with interaction across multiple engineering disciplines

Advanced knowledge/skills in CAD modeling using a major software package (e.g., SolidWorks, ProE, UG-NX, or CATIA V5)

Reading and interpreting engineering specifications

Development and/or editing top level system architecture

Structural design, analysis, and optimization

Generate detailed design and technical drawings of systems, components, and interfaces

Engineering support of component manufacturing and build activities

Presentation of results and recommendations to internal team and external customers

Excellent verbal and written communications skills

Work collaboratively across multiple engineering disciplines

Experience in rapid prototyping of electro-mechanical systems from concepts to functional prototypes is a plus

Technical mentorship for new engineers

Required Attributes

BS in engineering required, MS or higher preferred

Minimum 5 years of direct engineering experience within the automotive industry and/or engineering services

Formula SAE Team Lead experience is preferred

Must be a generalist with involvement in systems level design and experience working in a cross-functional engineering team

Ability to multi-task and demonstrate attention to quality, timing, awareness of budget constraints, and other program management considerations

Ability to plan, manage and coordinate multidisciplinary engineering efforts

Past experience in a startup/small business environment

Strong ability to connect and communicate with clients and project teams

“Get it done” Attitude

Ability to travel as required (less than 10%)

Benefits

We’re convinced that the team and projects are hands down the best part of working at Motivo, but we also have some pretty sweet benefits including company-wide profit sharing, high-quality insurance plans, 401k match, generous paid vacation time, onsite massage therapist, a Monday-Thursday 4/10 work week and more!

Base Salary Range: $100,000 - $125,000

Annual Profit Sharing estimate: $20,000 - $25,000

Salary is dependent on experience, knowledge, and interview performance.