
Junior Mechanical Engineer
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C-Motive Technologies is commercializing electrostatic electric motors and seeks a Junior Mechanical Engineer to improve and support existing products, drive cost-out initiatives, and provide engineering support to internal functions and external customers. Reporting to the Mechanical Engineering Manager, the engineer will contribute to product development, R&D support, design standards, and continuous improvement. A bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering is required; a master’s degree or equivalent education and experience is a plus.
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JOB REQUIREMENTS: Junior Mechanical Engineer C-Motive Technologies Middleton, WI About C-Motive C-Motive is a startup in Middleton WI commercializing electric motors with sustainability and efficiency as top priorities. This technology was born out of UW-Madison and will be the first of its kind on the market. Half of all electricity globally is consumed by electric motors. C-Motive's patented electrostatic motor technology delivers 95%+ efficiency, uses no rare-earth metals, less than 1% the copper, and has the potential to deliver over a gigaton of carbon savings in the next decade. The global motor marketplace is $100B annually and C-Motive is poised to become a significant player in the coming few years. No one else in the world is developing electrostatic machines and our goal is to become the reference motor technology for a new generation of products. Junior Mechanical Engineer The Junior Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for improving and supporting existing products, driving cost-out initiatives, and providing engineering support to other functions within the company and external customers. This role reports to the Mechanical Engineering Manager. What You Will Do 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 continuous improvement to reduce product cost and improve product quality. Ensure critical product design information is secure while readily available to users.Qualifications Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited four-year college or university (required). A master's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience is a plus. Strong communication skills and ability to convey complex ideas across teams. Experience with FEA in modeling heat transfer, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics and structural analysis. 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 products utilizing aluminum, steel, and/or plastic for large volume production components. Prior experience and proficiency with SolidWorks. Experience with Altium or other electrical CAD systems is a plus.C-Motive is committed to equitable compensation, and we offer a generous benefits package to make sure you have the support you need. We offer a take-what-you-need paid time off program and every employee, regardless of gender identity or expression, is eligible for paid parental bonding leave. We have... For full info follow application link. MRA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/C4C3A10FBACC4BB0
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Set against the 7,418 open Mechanical Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.
- Pay
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- Wisconsin median$91–146K/yr57 salary ranges
- US median$45–58/hr389 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 196 open Mechanical Engineer jobs in Wisconsin and 7,418 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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- Education
- This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 5,102 of the 7,418 open Mechanical Engineer jobs (69%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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