Prototype Vehicle Systems Engineer - Entry-Level Mechanical

Motive Companies; Cerritos (CA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Project-based contract

Contract-to-hire potential

ASAP start

Job summary

Motive Workforce is seeking an entry-level Mechanical Engineer to support prototype development and vehicle integration for locomotive electrification programs. This hands-on role connects mechanical design with prototype fabrication, testing, and shop-floor execution.

Responsibilities include designing layouts for cooling systems, building and testing prototype hardware, CAD modeling in SolidWorks/Creo/NX, GD&T, and coordinating with fabrication and electrical teams to meet schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Mechanical/Automotive engineering or related field.
• Zero to two years of relevant engineering experience.
• Proficiency with CAD platforms SolidWorks, Creo or NX.

Responsibilities

• Design and revise mechanical layouts for cooling systems, radiators, fans, ducting, structural mounts, brackets, and auxiliary enclosures.
• Build, instrument, and test prototype hardware.
• Support bench testing and vehicle-level integration.
• Create CAD models and drawings using SolidWorks, Creo, or NX.
• Perform fits, tolerances, and GD&T reviews.
• Coordinate DFM and DFA reviews with fabrication vendors.
• Investigate prototype and field failures and support design fixes.
• Coordinate with electrical/controls on HV packaging, harness routing, and thermal clearances.
• Support rapid design iterations based on test results.

Skills

Prototype development

Mechanical design

Cross-functional coordination

Shop-floor execution

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

NX

Job description

Motive Workforce is seeking an entry-level Mechanical Engineer to support prototype development and vehicle integration for locomotive electrification programs. This hands-on role connects mechanical design with prototype fabrication, testing, and shop-floor execution.

Responsibilities include designing layouts for cooling systems, building and testing prototype hardware, CAD modeling in SolidWorks/Creo/NX, GD&T, and coordinating with fabrication and electrical teams to meet schedule.