Experienced Mechanical Engineer

Elkington Electric; Provo (UT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Elkington Motors in Provo, UT is seeking a mechanical design owner to shape the physical DNA of our EVs. You will move from CAD screens to bolted-on reality, handling motor mounts, battery enclosures, and chassis integration.

You will prototype with mills, lathes, 3D printers, and welders, perform tests, diagnose issues, and iterate until performance targets are met. Immediate start, on-site heavy work, and a startup attitude required.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 6+ years of full-time mechanical design experience in relevant sectors.
• Advanced CAD proficiency required.
• Hands-on fabrication and welding skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and integrate structural components for EV systems.
• Prototype, assemble, and test parts from CAD to final fit.
• Validate performance via vibration, thermal, and ingress tests.
• Troubleshoot failures and iterate toward targets.

Skills

CAD Proficiency

Mechanical Design

Troubleshooting

Fabrication

Startup Mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Mills

Lathes

3D Printers

Welders

Job description

Compensation: $80,000 to 120,000 salary, Full-time, On-site. Location: Provo, UT.

About Elkington Motors

We build high-performance electric vehicles that are affordable, personalized, and built to last. Our team is small, fast, and obsessively hands-on, designing, testing, and iterating to ship real product, not slide decks.

The Role

You'll be the mechanical owner who shapes the physical DNA of our EVs. From motor mounts and battery enclosures to thermal management and chassis integration, you will take parts from a blank CAD screen to a physical, bolted-on reality. Expect to wrench, prototype, weld, and iterate until every component survives the rigors of the road and meets our performance targets.

What You'll Do

• Design and integrate structural components, enclosures, and mounting systems for motors, inverters, and battery packs.
• Prototype and build: use shop tools (mills, lathes, 3D printers, welders) to create test fixtures and "Rev A" parts for immediate vehicle testing.
• Validate and troubleshoot: perform mechanical testing (vibration, thermal cycling, ingress protection) and diagnose structural or cooling failures.

Must-Haves

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering (required).
• 6+ years of full-time, professional experience in mechanical design (automotive, aerospace, robotics, heavy machinery or other equivalents).
• Advanced CAD Proficiency
• Hands-on Fabrication Skills: Comfortable in a shop environment with a deep understanding of machining, sheet metal, and welding.
• Strong troubleshooting mindset: You can methodically isolate mechanical rattles, leaks, or structural weaknesses and fix them.
• Startup attitude: Ownership, urgency, and "whatever-it-takes" follow-through.

Why Elkington Motors

• Direct impact: Your work lands in vehicles - fast.
• Modern tech stack: Latest materials, rapid prototyping tools, and iterative design.
• Low red tape: Clear goals, quick decisions, high accountability.

Details

• Start date: Immediate
• Work setting: On-site, shop/test environment; significant lifting, bending, and vehicle assembly work required.
• Work authorization: Must be authorized to work in the U.S.