Hypercraft’s mission is to make EV technology more-widely available to early adopters who believe in the many benefits of electric propulsion. We are among the first companies in the world to supply complete, electric-powered drive systems (powertrains) for manufacturers of vehicles in the automotive, racing, defense, commercial, and marine industries.
We exist to give bold visionaries and builders of the future access to advanced propulsion technology, and to help those companies more quickly launch and scale their businesses.
We are driven to be the thought leader in our industry. Part of the way we achieve that is through consistent, engaging visual content — making this role an integral part of achieving and maintaining that goal.
The Senior Mechanical Engineer role at Hypercraft is an extraordinary opportunity for a seasoned engineer passionate about EV technology. Be a crucial part of a dynamic team dedicated to delivering affordable, safe, and high-performance EV drive system solutions for our customers. As a Senior Mechanical Engineer at Hypercraft, you’ll play a key role in the design, optimization, and integration of high voltage EV components for electric powertrains.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES- Work with Product and Engineering teams to solve mechanical design and integration challenges.
- Select and qualify materials and components based on Product and Engineering requirements.
- Design and validate high voltage components using simulation and prototyping.
- Develop test protocols and systems for production scaling of mechanical components.
- Debug and troubleshoot mechanical systems at the component and system levels.
- Design high voltage mechanical systems for BEV and Hybrid automotive applications.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Collaborate with suppliers and manufacturing partners to meet design objectives.
- Utilize GD&T to ensure design accuracy and manufacturability.
- B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering, Material Science, or a related field (M.S. or Ph.D. preferred).
- Extensive experience in mechanical system design and development, including high voltage component design and material selection.
- 5-7 years of experience designing, testing, and shipping mechanical systems for automotive or industrial applications.
- Proficiency with mechanical testing equipment and simulation tools.
- Experience with hardware design reviews and FMEA as a technical contributor.
- Strong understanding of GD&T, material science, and lifecycle analysis.
- Experience in automotive, industrial vehicles, or electric vehicles is highly desirable.
- Excellent verbal and written communication and analytical skills suitable for interaction with team members, suppliers, and customers.
- Able to lift and carry 40 pounds.
- This position requires on-site work from our Provo, UT office.
- This is a full-time salaried position with benefits commensurate with experience.
- 40+ hours per week with the potential for up to 20% travel.
- Pay range: $110,000 to $135,000 DOE.