Senior Mechanical Engineer

Motivo Engineering, LLC; California (MO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Generous vacation time

Profit-sharing bonuses

Flexible work hours (Monday–Thursday 4/10 work week)

Job summary

Motivo Engineering, LLC is seeking a passionate Sr. Mechanical Engineer to join their innovative team in California. This hands-on role involves working on diverse and exciting projects within automotive, aerospace, and robotics sectors.

The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, at least 5 years in engineering, and experience in complex system development. A comprehensive benefits package includes a competitive salary range of $100,000 to $125,000.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of direct engineering experience within the automotive industry.
• Experience working in a cross-functional engineering team.
• Ability to multi-task with attention to quality and budget constraints.

Responsibilities

• Design and engineering of projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Test designs and prototypes to ensure functionality.
• Collaborate with team members to achieve project goals.

Skills

Development of complex systems

CAD modeling

Reading engineering specifications

Structural design

Technical drawings generation

Component manufacturing support

Communication skills

Collaboration across disciplines

Prototyping electro-mechanical systems

Technical mentorship

Education

BS in engineering

MS or higher

Tools

SolidWorks

ProE

UG-NX

CATIA V5

Job description

About this position

Motivo is a project-based company delivering excellence in mechanical and electrical system design and prototype builds. We have a history in successfully taking concepts through to actual finished solutions. Our work spans a wide range of market segments including mobility/automotive, aerospace, robotics, and clean energy, to name a few. Every team member will experience a wide variety of challenging projects, offering rich opportunities for professional growth. We are passionate about solving complex engineering challenges, striving for excellence within every unique project constraint, and believe in having fun while we do it!

About the role

Motivo is looking for a passionate Sr. Mechanical Engineer who is hands‑on, has a strong technical background, and enjoys being part of a tight‑knit engineering team. We work on cool, fast‑paced design projects and are responsible for the design, engineering, and build in‑house. We also get to test the designs, which is a lot of fun since our projects include complete vehicle engineering and builds, computer vision & machine learning with applications in AgTech and Industrial Automation, aerospace mechanical and control systems, connected car and vehicle telematics, and large battery systems. We complete projects in weeks or months, not years, so we get to work on a lot of fun projects in a typical year. We are passionate about our work and strive for excellence within each project's unique constraints. Our flexible work environment and benefits allow us to balance project demands with personal interests. We have unique perks for our team members including using our shop space and tools for personal projects. We are constantly challenging ourselves by working on diverse projects and building awesome products for our clients that range from startups to Fortune 500 firms.

Qualifications

Capabilities and Skills

• Development of complex systems with interaction across multiple engineering disciplines
• Advanced knowledge/skills in CAD modeling using a major software package (e.g., SolidWorks, ProE, UG‑NX, or CATIA V5)
• Reading and interpreting engineering specifications
• Development and/or editing top level system architecture
• Structural design, analysis, and optimization
• Generate detailed design and technical drawings of systems, components, and interfaces
• Engineering support of component manufacturing and build activities
• Presentation of results and recommendations to internal team and external customers
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Work collaboratively across multiple engineering disciplines
• Experience in rapid prototyping of electro‑mechanical systems from concepts to functional prototypes is a plus
• Technical mentorship for new engineers

Required Attributes

• BS in engineering required, MS or higher preferred
• Minimum 5 years of direct engineering experience within the automotive industry and/or engineering services
• Formula SAE Team Lead experience is preferred
• Must be a generalist with involvement in systems level design and experience working in a cross‑functional engineering team
• Ability to multi‑task and demonstrate attention to quality, timing, awareness of budget constraints, and other program management considerations
• Ability to plan, manage and coordinate multidisciplinary engineering efforts
• Past experience in a startup/small business environment
• Strong ability to connect and communicate with clients and project teams
• “Get it done” Attitude
• Ability to travel as required (less than 10%)

We’re convinced that the team and the projects are hands‑down the best part of working at Motivo. To support that, we offer a solid benefits package including high‑quality insurance, a 401(k) match, generous vacation time, and our Monday–Thursday 4/10 work week. We offer profit‑sharing bonuses, which are tied to overall company performance, because we believe in winning together; we’re transparent about the company’s numbers, and when our hard work drives financial success, employees may share in the upside.

• Base Salary Range: $100,000 - $125,000
• Salary is dependent on experience, knowledge, and interview performance.