Experienced Mechanical Design Engineer

At Intramotev, we are dedicated to revolutionizing the freight industry by liberating tons of freight from congested highways, reducing carbon emissions, and enhancing transportation efficiency. We are deploying self-propelled battery-electric railcars and vehicles to transform freight logistics and bring innovation to our rail network. Based in St. Louis, MO, we are committed to promoting industrial revitalization, saving lives, and minimizing the environmental impact of trucking/transportation. We actively foster a work environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunities for professional growth. Find your future with us.

Role Overview: 

Intramotev is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join our engineering team to lead the design and development of innovative mechanical systems for our self-propelled rail vehicles. This role has a strong mechanical focus and the successful candidate will be a key member of the development team for capabilities in mechanical design (CAD), structural analysis (stress), and systems (brakes, motors, thermal control, retrofit installation, and support equipment). This role will also be responsible for mentoring junior designers and engineers. This is a full-time, in-office position, based out of St. Louis, MO.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and development of mechanical systems, from concept through production, for autonomous rail vehicles.
• Develop and maintain complex structural and subcomponent designs using 3-D Computer Aided Design (CAD) tools, ensuring products meet performance and manufacturing requirements.
• Perform and review advanced structural and thermal analyses to validate and optimize designs for performance, reliability, and safety.
• Drive the design of mechanical systems and components, including their integration and installation on the vehicles.
• Lead the development of test plans and oversee validation and verification activities to ensure designs meet operational and functional requirements.
• Collaborate with suppliers to optimize component design for manufacturability, cost, and quality.
• Solve complex problems related to fielded hardware design and provide technical support throughout the product lifecycle.
• Mentor and coach junior mechanical engineers and designers, providing technical guidance and fostering their professional growth.

Team Dynamics:

• Work within dynamic teams on diverse projects, typically ranging from 3-10 members.
• Foster excellent interpersonal and communication skills to thrive in a collaborative environment.
• Adapt to evolving project objectives and requirements.
• Engage in occasional domestic travel to support integration, demonstration, and customer engagement.

Why Join Us?

• Career Growth: Develop your career with a forward-thinking company dedicated to transforming rail technology. 

• Innovative Environment: Contribute to groundbreaking projects that bridge the past and future of rail transport. 

• Impactful Work: Be a key player in creating solutions that promote a more sustainable and efficient rail network.

About You:

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related field.
• At least 4 years of experience in mechanical design for aerospace, automotive, heavy machinery or complex industrial equipment.
• Demonstrated proficiency with 3D CAD software (e.g., Autodesk Inventor, Fusion, or similar) for complex component and assembly design.
• Experience coaching or mentoring junior engineers or designers.
• Willingness to expand into technical areas beyond your area of expertise; ability to develop innovative and novel approaches.
• Fluent in both written and verbal English.
• U.S. Person (immigration or work visa sponsorship will not be provided).

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Candidate should have a working knowledge of one or (ideally) multiple areas listed below:
• Experience in directly applicable industries, such as Rail, Electric Vehicles, Automotive, or Heavy Machinery.
• Expertise in structural analysis (FEA) and/or thermal management system design.
• Experience with vehicle electrification, powertrain design, or e-axle development.
• Deep knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) and Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles.
• Experience working in Agile environments for hardware development.
• Demonstrated experience working on project teams and collaborating with other engineering disciplines.

Typical Education and Experience: 

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 4 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. Master + 2 years' related work experience).

Relocation: 

This position offers a competitive relocation package for qualified candidates.

Schedule: 

Full time, based in St. Louis, MO.

Equal Opportunity Employer: 

Intramotev is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

If you're passionate about mechanical engineering and eager to lead the charge in autonomous rail technology, we’d love to hear from you!