Mechanical Engineer

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Experience designing waterproof enclosures and connector interfaces for harsh environments, including sealing strategies such as gaskets, O-rings, overmolds, and cable exits, and validating designs to IP67/IP69K requirements.
• Familiarity with USCAR, SAE, ISO 16750, IEC 60529, IEC 60068, or OEM-specific requirements.
• 8+ years of experience in automotive product and mounting design, including hands-on mechanical product development and NPI.
• 8+ years of experience in product validation, including shock/drop, cycle, vibration, and environmental testing.
• 8+ years of 3D CAD experience; proficiency in Creo/Pro/ENGINEER or comparable mechanical CAD, with the ability to create production-ready 3D models and detailed 2D drawings.
• Strong working knowledge of GD&T, tolerance stack analysis, and mechanical design documentation; able to apply worst-case and statistical tolerance methods appropriately.
• Experience with thermal and structural analysis or simulation, and the ability to interpret results and apply them to design decisions.
• Knowledge of FMEA, tooling and material/process validation, including SPC, Cp, and Cpk; experience defining CTF dimensions and supporting FAI and supplier process capability.
• Strong mechanical design-for-manufacturing experience with injection-molded plastics and tooling; working knowledge of sheet metal, die casting, machining, and related supplier processes.
• Analytical problem-solving skills, including experience with 8D, Six Sigma, DOE, or similar methods.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across global, cross-functional teams.
• Ability and willingness to travel internationally to offshore manufacturing sites for NPI support and to customer sites for critical field issue investigation.

Pay Transparency
Your compensation may be based on several factors, including education, work experience, and certifications. For certain roles, total compensation may include restricted stock units. Motive offers benefits including health, pharmacy, optical and dental care benefits, paid time off, sick time off, short term and long term disability coverage, life insurance as well as 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Learn more about our benefits by visitingMotive Perks & Benefits

The base compensation range for this role is:

$140,000—$190,000 USD

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