Senior Mechanical Engineer

Fathom Recruitment has teamed up with C-Motive to bring you another great opportunity!

If you’re a mechanical engineer
, you know that electric motor design hasn’t fundamentally changed in over a century, until now. At C-Motive
, we’ve moved past the magnets and rare-earth metals of the 1800s to commercialize the world’s first electrostatic motor
. We are looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to take this UW‑Madison born technology and lead the hardware evolution of a 95%+ efficient machine that uses less than 1% of the copper of traditional motors. If you have a decade of experience in rotating machinery and want to be the person who defines the "reference motor" for the next generation of sustainable products,
let’s talk!

C‑Motive is a fast‑growing startup dedicated to revolutionizing the $100B global motor market with our patented electrostatic motor technology
. Our motors achieve 95%+ efficiency, eliminate rare‑earth metals, and use 99% less copper, making them a game‑changer for energy efficiency and sustainability.

Why does this matter? Half of all electricity worldwide is consumed by electric motors. Our innovation has the potential to save over a gigaton of carbon emissions in the next decade.

Be part of a team that is pioneering a first‑of‑its‑kind technology and making a tangible impact on global sustainability.

• Strong participation with others in the engineering team to establish short- and long-term goals in line with company’s objectives
  .
• Direct the creation of engineering documentation of products while establishing and/or improving design standards with focus on DFM.
• Drive the development process in connection to company’s product roadmap.
• Support R&D activities by providing mechanical engineering support to R&D projects.
• Sustain a continuous improvement to reduce product cost and improve product quality.
• Ensure critical product design information is secure while readily available to users.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited four‑year college or university (required),
  Master’s degree
• (preferred) or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in mechanical engineering developing and designing electro‑mechanical products, preferably electric motors or other rotating machines with strong emphasis on the following aspects
• Experience managing continuous improvement initiatives.
• Proven experience with FEA in modeling heat transfer, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics and structural analysis.
• Proven experience in bearing analysis, reliability, MTBF and life calculations of other rotating components like seals, gaskets, etc.,
• Past hands‑on experience in designing and developing aluminum and plastic molding for large volume production components.
• Prior experience and proficiency with Solid Works
  .
  
  Experience with
  Altium or other electrical CAD systems is a plus.

• Competitive compensation package + Stock Options
• Take‑what‑you‑need PTO – because we trust you to manage your time
• Paid parental bonding leave for all employees, regardless of gender identity
• 401(k) program to help secure your financial future
• Be part of a diverse, mission‑driven team shaping the future of sustainable technology

This is your chance to bring a first‑of‑its‑kind technology to life in the field—helping customers implement sustainable solutions that truly matter. If you’re passionate about solving technical challenges, working hands‑on with innovative products, and representing a mission‑driven company, we want to meet you!

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