Entry Level Electric Vehicle Engineer

Waev, Inc.; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Waev, Inc. is an electric mobility OEM based in Anaheim, CA. The Entry Level Electric Vehicle Engineer will design and release mechanical components for LSVs and industrial EVs in the WAEV portfolio, including GEM and Taylor-Dunn lines.

The role supports CAD design, prototype development, and documentation in a fast-paced team. Ideal candidates hold an engineering degree, have hands-on prototyping experience, and possess strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Hands-on experience building engineering prototypes.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and analytical skills.
• CAD design experience.

Responsibilities

• Research, develop and prototype new components for LSVs and industrial electric vehicles.
• Design mechanical components, including frames and exterior/interior parts for existing and new generations.
• Release mechanical components into prototyping and production processes.
• Develop, manage and maintain BOMs, drawings, and engineering specifications.
• Document requirements, designs and validation reports.
• Support engineering validation including testing of systems in electric vehicles.
• Release high quality automotive drawings, components and systems.
• Provide analysis and troubleshooting across development stages.
• Offer technical guidance to engineering teams and manufacturing workers.
• Follow all company processes.

Skills

CAD Design

Prototyping

Education

Associates or Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Waev Inc. is an electric mobility OEM founded in 2021 to manufacture, distribute, market, and support the GEM, Taylor-Dunn and Tiger brands. GEM was the first commercially-produced, street-legal low-speed vehicle in the United States. GEMs shuttle people and goods across city centers, residential communities, government campuses, colleges and universities, and other micro-environments. Founded in 1949, Taylor-Dunn burden carriers, personnel carriers, and stockchasers have been trusted solutions in a broad range of commercial environments and provide premium reliability, safety features, and all-electric efficiency for industrial grade applications. Tiger heavy-duty tow tractors have been towing cargo, baggage, parcel, and other equipment in ground support applications since 1981. Waev's headquarters and factory are located in Anaheim, California.

JOB SUMMARY

The Entry Level Electric Vehicle Engineer will be responsible for the design and release of mechanical components on LSVs / Industrial Electric Vehicles in the WAEV portfolio. This includes the market leading GEM vehicles and the iconic Taylor-Dunn vehicle line. This individual will support all aspects of engineering, specifically development of parts, CAD design and drawing creation. This is a very exciting, fast-paced team environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Research, develop and prototype new components for LSVs (Low Speed Vehicles) and industrial electric vehicles.
• Design of mechanical components, including structural frames, exterior and interior parts for existing and new generations of LSVs and Industrial electric vehicles
• Release mechanical components into the prototyping and production process
• Develop, manage and maintain BOMs, drawings, and engineering specification
• Develop and manage all documentations of the requirements, designs and validation report.
• Support all engineering validation work to include testing of all system used in electrical vehicles
• Release high quality automotive drawings, components and systems
• Provide analysis and troubleshooting of the vehicles throughout the development process
• Provide technical guidance to the engineering teams, technicians and manufacturing workers
• Follow all company processes

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Associates or Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Hands-on experience in building engineering prototypes
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and analytical skills
• CAD Design experience

KNOWLEGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Vehicle development or relevant experiences preferred

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Location: On-site in Anaheim, CA
• Environment: Fast-paced office/manufacturing/warehouse environment

EEO Statement

Waev Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, familial status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.