Senior Mechanical Engineer - Electric Vehicle Systems

Motive Workforce Solutions

Costa Mesa, CA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Best Practices, Control Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Change Management, Identify Issues, Mechanical Design, Mechanical Engineering, Multiplatform/Cross-Platform, Prototyping, Prototyping Programming Languages, Standards Development, System Integration (SI)
LOCATION
Costa Mesa, CA
POSTED
2 days ago

We are supporting an emerging electric vehicle company developing next-generation EV platforms and prototype vehicles focused on performance, lightweight architecture, and modern electric mobility systems.

The team is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer with hands-on experience in EV development, mechanical integration, and prototype vehicle programs. This position is expected to begin as a contract engagement with the potential to convert to a full-time direct hire role.

Responsibilities:

Lead design and integration of mechanical systems across EV platforms

Support battery system packaging, mounting, and integration

Collaborate closely with electrical and controls engineering teams

Drive design reviews, prototyping, validation, and engineering change processes

Develop mechanical design standards and best practices

Support vehicle builds, troubleshooting, and system-level integration efforts

We are supporting an emerging electric vehicle company developing next-generation EV platforms and prototype vehicles focused on performance, lightweight architecture, and modern electric mobility systems.

The team is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer with hands-on experience in EV development, mechanical integration, and prototype vehicle programs. This position is expected to begin as a contract engagement with the potential to convert to a full-time direct hire role.

Responsibilities:

Lead design and integration of mechanical systems across EV platforms

Support battery system packaging, mounting, and integration

Collaborate closely with electrical and controls engineering teams

Drive design reviews, prototyping, validation, and engineering change processes

Develop mechanical design standards and best practices

Support vehicle builds, troubleshooting, and system-level integration efforts

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Motive Workforce Solutions