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Job Code:  JobME
Employer:  Motiv Power Systems.
Categories:  Program/Project Mgmt.
Engineering
Job Type:  Full Time
Preferred Degree:  Bachelors
Experience Required:  4-5 years
State/Province:  CA - California
City:  San Mateo
Zipcode / Postal Code:  94404
Salary:  start-up competitive salary and equity
Job Description: 

 

Motiv Power Systems is looking for a Principal Mechanical Engineer. This person would join Motiv's core technical team and be the principle designer of mechanical hardware. Primary responsibilities involve structural design and packaging for power electronics (up to hundreds of kW) that are key components of our electric-drive vehicles.   

 

Motiv is a fast-growing, innovative startup firm, and we are looking for candidates that are ready and excited to be in an entrepreneurial role.  A candidate must be ready to provide enthusiastic contributions across a wide range of technical disciplines.  Candidate must be self-motivated and have a desire for taking on an engineering leadership role.  Compensation is based on experience and includes significant equity.  This position is full time.  Sorry, we are not able to support H1B visas at this time.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Detailed design and development of packaging for power electronics and battery systems
  • Structural analysis for strength, vibration and impact survival and thermal modeling
  • Design of harnesses, connectors and cabling for vehicle applications
  • Identify and asses prototype and high-volume suppliers for system components
  • Be a technical resource in multiple areas of design, such as thermal, structural, serviceability, manufacturability and reliability
  • Manage parts libraries and drawings

 

Skills Required:

  • BSME considered, MS preferred in Mechanical Engineering or related field
  • 5+ years of relevant experience
  • Strong proficiency with CAD Software (SolidWorks or Autodesk Inventor preferred)
  • Experience with sheet metal packaging.  Familiarity with power electronics and batteries preferred.
  • Analysis and engineering of structural, thermal and dynamic systems.
  • Experience taking a product/design from conception to production
  • Strong communication skills

 

About Motiv Power Systems

Motiv is based in San Mateo, CA.  We provide next-generation power management electronics and software for heavy electric-drive vehicles. Motiv’s products make it easy to integrate new technology components into heavy electric-drive vehicles and collect the data needed for efficient management of electric fleets.  Motiv was recently the only small start-up in a select group of Advanced Truck Technology companies chosen by the CA Energy Commission for grants to build demonstration vehicles for next-generation truck technology.

 

To apply, please email your resume and cover letter to

jobme@motivps.com

 

06/16/2010

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