# Mechanical Engineer at Motive

- Company: Motive
- What the company does: Motive provides an integrated platform to help improve the safety, productivity, and profitability of fleet operations for the physical economy. Backed by Kleiner Perkins.
- Company website: https://go.gomotive.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: United States - Remote
- Work setup: Remote
- Posted: 2026-11-06
- Apply by: 2026-12-21
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/gomotive/jobs/8910505002?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/motive-mechanical-engineer/

## About the role

As a Mechanical Engineer at Motive, you will lead mechanical design and development for automotive-grade connected-device products, with a focus on connector and ruggedized waterproofing design. You will help drive NPI from early requirements and concepts through detailed design, validation, manufacturing readiness, and production ramp. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
- Familiarity with USCAR, SAE, ISO 16750, IEC 60529, IEC 60068, or OEM-specific requirements
- 8+ years of experience in automotive product and mounting design, including hands-on mechanical product development and NPI
- 8+ years of experience in product validation, including shock/drop, cycle, vibration, and environmental testing
- 8+ years of 3D CAD experience, proficiency in Creo/Pro/ENGINEER or comparable mechanical CAD, with the ability to create production-ready 3D models and detailed 2D drawings
- Strong working knowledge of GD&T, tolerance stack analysis, and mechanical design documentation, able to apply worst-case and statistical tolerance methods appropriately

Tags: Hardware Engineering

Source: 1752vc Careers, https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/motive-mechanical-engineer/