Staff Mechanical Engineer
Description For Staff Mechanical Engineer
Lime, the world's largest shared electric vehicle company, is seeking a Staff Mechanical Engineer to join their hardware development team in the San Francisco Bay Area. This role is crucial for developing next-generation lightweight electric vehicles and micromobility infrastructure. The position offers a unique opportunity to work on innovative transportation solutions that have already powered over 700 million rides across 250+ cities.
The ideal candidate will bring 10+ years of mechanical design experience and will be responsible for designing, prototyping, and delivering breakthrough vehicles and infrastructure. This role combines hands-on engineering work with strategic system-level thinking, requiring expertise in CAD software, manufacturing processes, and technical documentation.
Working in Lime's San Francisco Hardware Development Lab in SOMA, you'll collaborate with global teams and vendors, potentially traveling to Asian manufacturing facilities 2-3 times per year. The hybrid work arrangement allows for flexibility while ensuring access to prototyping and testing facilities.
The compensation package is competitive, ranging from $144,000 to $220,000, with additional benefits including pre-IPO equity, health coverage, and professional development opportunities. This role offers the chance to impact the future of sustainable transportation while working for a Time 100 Most Influential Company that has already prevented an estimated 150+ million car trips.
The position requires a strong technical background, leadership experience, and a passion for micromobility. You'll be part of a dynamic team that values innovation, sustainability, and practical solutions to urban transportation challenges.
Responsibilities For Staff Mechanical Engineer
- Define, design, and deliver breakthrough lightweight electric vehicles and/or shared micromobility infrastructure
- Own the development of multiple parts or subsystems concurrently
- Create detailed mechanical designs in CAD
- Build prototypes in metalworking and 3D print shop
- Devise tests and proof of concepts to validate new ideas
- Conduct root-cause investigations
- Create technical documentation using GD&T practices
- Work with external vendors and internal teams
- Support vehicle builds at Asian CMs (2-3 trips/year)
Requirements For Staff Mechanical Engineer
- BSc/MSc in Mechanical Engineering or similar
- 10+ years of mechanical design work experience
- Experience as technical lead of major subsystems
- High proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks preferred)
- Experience designing plastic and metal parts
- Proficient at tolerance analysis and engineering drawings
- Comfortable in fast paced environment
- Hands-on prototyping experience
- Portfolio of products taken from concept to mass production
Benefits For Staff Mechanical Engineer
- Competitive salaries and pre-IPO equity
- Health and wellness offerings
- Flexible vacation policies
- Fully-paid parental leave
- Support for retirement and financial goals
- Unlimited use of vehicles in service cities
- Professional growth opportunities
- Quarterly learning days
- Employee Resource Groups
- Performance-based annual bonus
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