6+ years of mechanical design experience in automotive, aerospace, robotics, or heavy machinery
Advanced proficiency in CAD: SolidWorks, CATIA, or NX
Hands-on fabrication skills with machining, sheet metal, and welding
Strong troubleshooting mindset for mechanical issues and failures
Startup mentality with ownership and urgency
Responsibilities
Design and integrate structural components for motors, inverters, and battery packs
Own and manage the thermal management system for safe operation
Resolve vehicle packaging challenges for HV systems and cooling
Prototype and build parts using shop tools for immediate testing
Conduct mechanical testing and troubleshoot structural or cooling failures
Collaborate with Electrical and Controls teams for system integration
Maintain comprehensive documentation including models, drawings, BOMs, and instructions
Benefits
Direct impact on vehicle production
Access to modern technology and rapid prototyping tools
Low bureaucracy with quick decision-making
Comprehensive compensation and benefits for our team members
Full Job Description
Compensation: $80,000 to 120,000 salary • Full-time • On-site Location: Provo, UT
The Role
You'll be the mechanical owner who shapes the physical DNA of our EVs. From motor mounts and battery enclosures to thermal management and chassis integration, you will take parts from a blank CAD screen to a physical, bolted-on reality. Expect to wrench, prototype, weld, and iterate until every component survives the rigors of the road and meets our performance targets.
What You'll Do
Design and integrate structural components, enclosures, and mounting systems for motors, inverters, and battery packs.
Prototype and build: use shop tools (mills, lathes, 3D printers, welders) to create test fixtures and "Rev A" parts for immediate vehicle testing.
Validate and troubleshoot: perform mechanical testing (vibration, thermal cycling, ingress protection) and diagnose structural or cooling failures.
Must-Haves
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering (required).
6+ years of full-time, professional experience in mechanical design (automotive, aerospace, robotics, heavy machinery or other equivalents).
Advanced CAD Proficiency
Hands-on Fabrication Skills: Comfortable in a shop environment with a deep understanding of machining, sheet metal, and welding.
Strong troubleshooting mindset: You can methodically isolate mechanical rattles, leaks, or structural weaknesses and fix them.
Startup attitude: Ownership, urgency, and "whatever-it-takes" follow-through.
Why Elkington Motors
Direct impact: Your work lands in vehicles - fast.
Modern tech stack: Latest materials, rapid prototyping tools, and iterative design.
Low red tape: Clear goals, quick decisions, high accountability.
Details
Start date: Immediate
Work setting: On-site, shop/test environment; significant lifting, bending, and vehicle assembly work required.
Work authorization: Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
