Mechanical Engineer, Automotive Connectivity & NPI

Gomotive

United States

Remote

USD 140,000 - 190,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Motive, based in the United States, is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to lead mechanical design for automotive-grade connected devices. You will translate requirements into design inputs, create production-ready CAD, and own waterproofing and connector design.

The role emphasizes cross‑functional collaboration across industrial design, EE, RF, manufacturing, and suppliers, with global travel for NPI and field support. Competitive base pay reflects 8+ years of experience.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
8+ years of automotive product and mounting design experience.
Hands-on development and NPI experience with waterproof enclosures and connector interfaces.
Strong knowledge of GD&T, tolerance analysis, and manufacturing documentation.

Responsibilities

Lead mechanical design for automotive-grade connected devices from concept to production.
Develop detailed CAD models, drawings, and documentation for mass production.
Own connector and waterproofing design including IP67/IP69K validation.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize performance, reliability, cost and schedule.
Support NPI builds at manufacturing partner sites and travel internationally as needed.
Review designs, conduct design reviews and communicate decisions to leadership.