Staff Mechanical Engineer

Lime is the world's largest shared electric vehicle company. We’re on a mission to build a future where transportation is shared, affordable and carbon-free. Our electric bikes and scooters have powered 700+ million rides in 250+ cities on 5 continents, replacing an estimated 150+ million car trips. Named a Time 100 Most Influential Company and Fast Company Brand That Matters, Lime continues to set the pace for shared micromobility globally.

Lime is looking for a talented Staff Mechanical Engineer to develop the next generation of lightweight electric vehicles and micromobility infrastructure.  Our fleets need to be safe, comfortable, affordable, and fun to provide reliable transportation options for cities across the globe.  Designing, building, and operating our own hardware is a strategic advantage that allows us to innovate in this growing market and provide a superior user experience.  Lime is expanding our engineering team to execute on a multi-year product roadmap vision.

This role is based in the SF Bay Area where Lime has its San Francisco Hardware Development Lab in SOMA.  It is a hybrid role, but it will require you to be in the office as needed for prototyping and testing, which are a regular part of our work.

• Define, design, and deliver breakthrough lightweight electric vehicles and/or shared micromobility infrastructure (e.g. battery packs or docking hardware)
• Own the development of multiple parts or subsystems concurrently
• Create detailed and elegant mechanical designs in CAD
• Build prototypes in our metalworking and 3D print shop
• Listen to the needs of our Operations team and strive for simplicity in our designs
• Devise tests and proof of concepts to demonstrate and validate new ideas and drive data-based decision making
• Conduct root-cause investigations to support improvement of our designs
• Define, create and release technical documentation using GD&T best practices and our product lifecycle management system
• Brainstorm creative solutions to mechanical, manufacturing, and reliability problems
• Work with external vendors and internal teams across the world
• Support vehicle builds at Asian CMs (likely 2-3 trips/year)

• BSc/MSc in Mechanical Engineering (or similar), or equivalent experience
• 10+ years of mechanical design work experience with a portfolio of products you have taken from concept development to mass production 
• Experience as the technical lead or owner of major subsystems for a product
• High proficiency in CAD software and best practices (SolidWorks preferred)
• Experience designing plastic and metal parts for a range of manufacturing processes 
• Proficient at conducting tolerance analysis and creating engineering drawings using GD&T to ensure assembleability
• Comfortable in a fast paced environment and adapting quickly to new requirements
• Desire to work hands-on to prototype and validate new designs
• Curious, collaborative, and hardworking
• Excited about the future of Micromobility

• Bike or other vehicle industry experience
• Skilled at FEA simulation
• Talented at CAD surface modeling
• Track record of driving engineering execution at a system level and bridging functional domains
• Experience working with overseas suppliers
• Proficiency in Mandarin
• Welding experience
• Demonstrated expertise in designing robust and durable products capable of withstanding harsh environmental conditions and intensive use

The anticipated salary range for this position is $144,000 - $220,000. Annual performance bonus, equity and benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, depending on the position offered. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the candidate’s location of residence, the successful candidate's skills, experience and other qualifications. In addition to base salary, some roles may be eligible for a variable performance-bonus based on a combination of company performance, employee performance, and management discretion.

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Why Lime? 

When you join Lime, you join a global community of smart, caring, talented individuals working together to deliver world-changing results; striving to create an experience that enables Limers to do their best work. Here are some ways we support and invest in our team: 

Competitive salaries, performance-based annual bonus and pre-IPO equity

Health and wellness offerings for all team members starting day one including access to top-tier fitness and mindfulness apps

Flexible vacation policies with ample paid holidays tailored to country of residence

Fully-paid leave following the birth or adoption of a child and financial, medical and educational support for Limers pursuing parenthood

Support for retirement and financial goals with unlimited access to financial advisors

Unlimited, complimentary use of our vehicles in hundreds of cities around the world

Professional growth opportunities through quarterly learning days and top-tier tools

Opportunities to connect across teams and locations to network, socialize and volunteer

Culture of belonging with Employee Resource Groups that engage and promote cultural awareness and DEI training across all functions

Consistent recognition of great work through meaningful rewards and career advancements

Benefits and perks vary depending on the nature of your employment and country of residence. Terms and conditions may apply.

If you want to make an impact, Lime is the place for you. Not sure if you meet all the qualifications? If this role excites you we encourage you to apply. Explore all opportunities on our career page.

Lime is an Equal Opportunity Employer, but that’s just the start. We believe different perspectives help us grow and achieve more. That’s why we’re dedicated to hiring and developing the most talented and globally diverse team – which includes individuals with different backgrounds, abilities, identities and experiences. Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can email recruiting-operations@li.me for assistance. 

Use of artificial intelligence or an LLM such as ChatGPT during the interview process will be grounds for rejection of your application.

Lime will consider employment for qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative, the California Fair Chance Act, and other applicable law.  When reviewing an applicant's criminal history, Lime will consider all of the material duties listed above to determine if there is an adverse and negative relationship between any criminal history and the ability to perform the material duties of the job.