

Mechanical Engineer
Location
San Francisco, CA
Level
Full-Time
Department
Transportation
Type
Salary
$117,000 - $143,000
Job Description
Posted on:
2025-04-24
Lime is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to develop lightweight electric vehicles and micromobility infrastructure, contributing to their mission of affordable and carbon-free transportation. The role is based in the SF Bay Area and involves hands-on work in hardware development.
Responsibilities
- Define, design, and deliver lightweight electric vehicles and micromobility infrastructure.
- Own development of subsystems with moderate complexity.
- Create detailed mechanical designs in CAD.
- Build prototypes in metalworking and 3D print shop.
- Collaborate with Operations for design simplicity and robustness.
- Devise tests and proof of concepts for new ideas.
- Release technical documentation using GD&T best practices.
Job Requirements
- BSc/MSc in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.
- 3+ years of mechanical design work experience.
- Proficiency in CAD software (SolidWorks preferred).
- Familiarity with designing plastic and metal parts.
- Experience with tolerance analyses and GD&T.
- Ability to work independently and adapt quickly.
- Hands-on prototyping and validation skills.