Mechanical Engineer - BCycle Product Team

BCycle aims to change the world, community by community, by developing the bike share systems that are getting more people on bikes. A subsidiary of Bicycle Transit Systems, BCycle develops and delivers the bikes, stations, and software that power bike share systems across the US. Our products are designed to be engaging, intuitive, sustainable, and robust for people who want to go places by bike, whether they are riding for fun, exercise, or transportation. We also build our products to last, based on the goal that bike share, biking, and sustainable transportation become established features of the communities where we work.

BCycle is looking for an experienced and motivated mechanical engineer to help develop our bike share products, including e-bikes, charging stations, and IoT accessories. This engineer will work alongside engineers and designers to improve and expand the product lineup.

A few of the benefits we offer:

• Competitive compensation package
• Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• 401k with up to 4% employer match
• 3 weeks PTO + 1 week sick time off per year
• Paid parental leave

Primary Responsibilities and Objectives:

• Engineering design team member for bike share products, contributing to cross-functional team taking products from ideation to prototypes and into production.
• Partner with product manager to define functional specifications that exceed customer expectations.
• Conduct R&D on emerging technologies and materials relevant to bike share products. Then recommend new solutions for future products that enhance performance, sustainability, durability, and user experience.
• Design and fabricate prototype components or assemblies as required during product development
• Support technical operations in diagnosing and resolving issues with current products and processes. Identify root causes and develop revisions that increase reliability and performance.
• Lead continuous improvement projects to deliver more robust, efficient, and cost-effective products.
• Assist project manager with stage gate development, documenting design processes, test results reporting, and communicating progress on assigned work.
• Complete research and testing to ensure all products comply with industry standards and governing agency requirements. Be up to date on compliance regulations and work closely with relevant stakeholders to support certification processes.
• Support the supply-chain and quality team in supplier qualifications and first article inspection reports
• Produce/support technical documentation (catalogs, manuals, assembly instructions, etc.)
• Foster relationships across the organization to develop product expertise.
• Additional tasks and responsibilities may be required as needed to support the team and organization.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science (minimum) in mechanical engineering or mechanical engineering technology
• 7+ years of experience in product development from design through manufacturing
• Experience designing mechanical systems that contain integrated electronic modules that meet various IP ratings.
• Experience using CAD modeling software (Onshape preferred) to create 3D models and 2D engineering drawings
• Familiar with GD&T, FMEA, DFM, Lean processes and material/component selection.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with bicycle or e-bike design and/or maintenance.
• Experience working in the micromobility, cycling and/or urban transportation infrastructure industries

Ideal Cultural Skillset:

• Eagerness to take a hands-on approach to prototyping and learning or identifying problems.
• Strong passion for continuous improvement to products and processes.
• Ability to bring a creative approach to solving open ended technical problems.
• Entrepreneurial spirit, ability to come up with new ideas, and thrive in a flexible and constantly changing environment.
• Always promote a safe working environment by following established and required safety policies and practices.

Work Location Requirements:

This role is expected to be a flexible hybrid role with two to three days a week in the office, depending on project needs.

Physical Requirements and Special Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Ability to lift 25 - 65 lbs.
• Domestic travel may be required up to 10%
• Required standing or sitting for several hours straight at a time
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance in accordance with company policy
• Repetitive motion required of the wrists, hands, or fingers occasionally throughout the workday
• Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly on telephone and video conferencing throughout the workday
• This is a full-time position expected to work 40 hours per week. Some hours outside of this, including nights and weekends, may be required.
• By early 2025, we will be piloting a 32-hour workweek (4 days per week, 8 hours per day). Some hours outside of this, including nights and weekends, may be required.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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