Senior Mechanical Engineer — Mechatronics & Prototyping Lead

Future Motion; Santa Cruz (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Future Motion, based in Santa Cruz, CA, is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead a small engineering team in designing and integrating electromechanical components for innovative boardsports products. You will mentor junior engineers and guide projects from concept through production in a fast-paced start-up style environment.

The ideal candidate has hands-on prototyping experience, strong CAD skills (SolidWorks), and a track record of bringing products to market, with comfort across

Qualifications

• BS or MS in mechanical engineering.
• 5–10+ years of mechanical engineering experience.
• Hands-on prototyping and machine shop experience.
• Experience with manufacturing processes (injection molding, casting, sheet metal).
• Experience in outdoor industries (bikes, snowboards, skateboards) is a strong plus.
• Manufacturing/DFM experience is a significant plus.
• Excellent CAD (SolidWorks) proficiency and strong written/verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Design enclosures, housings, mechanisms and electromechanical components.
• Validate, test, and iterate on mechanical/electromechanical systems.
• Identify and work with domestic and overseas vendors for manufacturing quotes and QA.
• Collaborate with EE team for PCBAs, connectors and wire harnesses integration.
• Own CAD databases for complex assemblies.
• Document and prepare drawing packages for internal/external use.

Skills

CAD proficiency

Hands-on prototyping

Excellent communication

Leadership & mentoring

Project management

Education

BS or MS in mechanical engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Future Motion, based in Santa Cruz, CA, is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead a small engineering team in designing and integrating electromechanical components for innovative boardsports products. You will mentor junior engineers and guide projects from concept through production in a fast-paced start-up style environment.

The ideal candidate has hands-on prototyping experience, strong CAD skills (SolidWorks), and a track record of bringing products to market, with comfort across