Associate Mechanical Engineer - EV Rail Systems (STL)

Intramotev; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Unlimited PTO

Equity

Parental leave

Job summary

Intramotev in St. Louis, MO is seeking an Associate Mechanical Engineer to join the mechanical team developing self-propelled battery-electric railcars.

This is a broad early-career seat spanning CAD design, structural analysis, and vehicle systems under senior engineers in a full-time, in-office role. You will own defined design and analysis tasks within the design–build–test loop and grow autonomy while collaborating with manufacturing and suppliers for fabrication, testing, and certification

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field.
• 0–2 years of experience in mechanical/electromechanical product design.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD and manufacturing drawings with GD&T.
• Foundational strength in statics, dynamics, and mechanics of materials.
• Understanding of design for manufacturing and assembly for vehicle or heavy-equipment hardware.
• Hands-on aptitude, shop or lab work with real hardware.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical Design (CAD): develop and maintain 3D models and drawings with GD&T for retrofit railcar kit components.
• Structural Analysis: perform hand calculations and FEA for structural performance margins.
• Vehicle Systems: support braking, drivetrain/axle integration, motor mounting, and thermal management.
• Test & Validation: build test setups, run tests, analyze data, and aid regulatory certification evidence.
• Collaboration: work with senior engineers, manufacturing, and suppliers to ensure fabrication and certification alignment.

Skills

CAD

GD&T

Statics and Dynamics

Design for Manufacturing

Hands-on Aptitude

Team Player

English Proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Open to May 2027 graduates

Tools

3D CAD software (Inventor / Fusion / AutoCAD / SolidWorks)

FEM/FEA tools (ANSYS / Abaqus)

Job description

Intramotev in St. Louis, MO is seeking an Associate Mechanical Engineer to join the mechanical team developing self-propelled battery-electric railcars.

This is a broad early-career seat spanning CAD design, structural analysis, and vehicle systems under senior engineers in a full-time, in-office role. You will own defined design and analysis tasks within the design–build–test loop and grow autonomy while collaborating with manufacturing and suppliers for fabrication, testing, and certification