Automotive Mechanical Engineer

You’re passionate about a sustainable future and want to build something special. You want autonomy to own your work and at the same time to work with a talented, like minded team. The pace and scope of building a category defining product and launching on a global scale doesn’t scare you - it excites you.

We feel exactly the same way.

Potential Motors is an electric vehicle technology startup focused on electric off-road vehicles. Our technology will accelerate the off-road transition to electric vehicles by enabling manufacturers to develop more modular, performant, and resilient EV products. We are preparing for the global launch of a category defining product in 2022 and looking for ambitious people to join our team in creating a new product category and electrifying an industry.

Here’s the problem we are facing:

Building a vehicle, even a prototype, is difficult. It requires a wide range of knowledge, an understanding of physical limitations, a drive to execute on a design, and a meticulousness to assure it functions as desired. Factoring in off road conditions, and using cutting edge software; suddenly this becomes a much more involved task.

We are looking for someone to aid in all aspects of the engineering development process to produce as capable a vehicle as possible. This role will serve as a member of the Vehicle Engineering Team to support automotive body and system development for our prototype.

Here’s where you’ll come in:

• Mechanical Design Engineering

  • Support vehicle engineers, mechatronic engineering technicians and prototype fabricators in defining prototype manufacturing strategies and key design criteria that outputs highly effective and manufacturable parts that solve complex mechanical challenges.

• Concept Development

  • Brainstorm and collaborate with engineers, designers, and users in creating new solutions for automotive applications.

  • Develop the designs using CAD and FEA and build your designs to prove them out and refine them over time.

• Prototyping

  • Design and manufacture prototypes from the ground up on tight time frames with a talented group of mechanical, electrical, and software engineers.

  • Achieve innovation-driven targets for appearance, function, quality, cost and weight.

  • Support manufacturing processes and material selections to achieve world class execution of automotive exterior craftsmanship and fit and finish.

  • Optimize designs with the appropriate analytical and physical assessments.

Who we are looking for:

• BS in Mechanical/Mechatronics/Automotive Engineering, related field, or equivalent experience showcasing excellence

• Strong understanding of vehicle dynamics and vehicle systems.

• Passion for cutting edge product design and innovation.

• Minimum of 3 years industry experience working in automotive related field

• Proficiency in 3D modelling and simulation utilizing NX, and CATIA V5/V6, Solidworks, or similar CAD software.

• Knowledge of design for manufacturing principles of various commodities.

• Hands on experience working on electric vehicles

• Hands on experience in designing and building electro-mechanical systems

What it’s like to work with us:

• Unlimited vacation

• Freedom and flexibility in work-life balance

• Lots of room to grow with the company, in position and in learning.

• You will work with something real - you will see your work driving!

• A values-driven workplace and strong founding culture

• You will have have independence and the opportunity to have a real impact - your voice will be heard

• Health benefits plan from day one.

Potential Motors is an equal opportunity employer.