Mechanical Technician - Intramotev

About Us:

At Intramotev, we are dedicated to revolutionizing the freight industry by liberating tons of freight from congested highways, reducing carbon emissions, and enhancing transportation efficiency. We are pioneering the future of rail transportation by deploying cutting-edge autonomous, battery-electric rail vehicles to transform freight logistics and bring innovation to our rail network. Based in St. Louis, MO, we are committed to promoting industrial revitalization, saving lives, and minimizing the environmental impact of transportation. Join us in shaping the next generation of rail technology, where tradition meets innovation to create faster, greener, and more efficient transportation solutions.

Role Overview:

We are seeking Mechanical Technicians to transform legacy freight rail cars into electrified, self-driving vehicles. This role is critical to our collaborative Build & Integration team, with a strong hands-on technical focus. You will participate in multi-disciplinary efforts involving systems build, integration, and troubleshooting, as a key contributor to product deployment and support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Mechanical Build: Cutting, welding, brazing, and general fabrication work per mechanical, computer-aided designs (CAD) and verbal instructions - on new and modified hardware.
• Mechanical Integration: Assembly of mechanical platforms, frames, and custom enclosures to support integrated systems installations, such as pneumatics, hydraulics, drivetrains, high and low voltage power, cooling, sensors, and controls
• Problem-Solving: Inspecting, troubleshooting, and repairing mechanical assemblies as needed to ensure high-quality and reliable integrated solutions
• Lifecycle Support: Address and resolve issues related to fielded systems, providing comprehensive support throughout the product lifecycle. Perform preventative maintenance on equipment.

Team Dynamics:

• Work within dynamic teams of 3-10 members on diverse projects
• Foster excellent interpersonal and communication skills to thrive in a collaborative environment
• Adapt to evolving build designs and operations, introduced through new systems or feature enhancements
• Engage in occasional domestic travel for integration, demonstrations, and customer interactions

Why Join Us?

• Career Growth: Develop your career with a forward-thinking company dedicated to transforming rail technology
• Innovative Environment: Contribute to groundbreaking projects that bridge the past and future of rail transport
• Impactful Work: Be a key player in creating solutions that promote a more sustainable and efficient rail network

About You:

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Technical Associates Degree in applicable field, or equivalent experience
• Experience with reading mechanical drawings (e.g., hydraulics, pneumatics)
• Experience with troubleshooting mechanical breakdowns (pinpointing and fixing breakdowns)
• Experience with product manuals (e.g., reading and applying knowledge to make repairs)
• Able to perform occasional heavy lifting, pulling, pushing, stooping, climbing, reaching, bending and working in awkward positions
• Willingness to expand into technical areas beyond your area of expertise
• Open-minded and comfortable working in a teaming environment, as an individual contributor, and as a conscientious teammate
• Fluent in both written and verbal English

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience in directly applicable industry or projects, such as Rail, Electric Vehicles, or Unmanned Systems
• Proficient welding skills
• An understanding of ISO Quality systems, and adherence to ISO 9001:2015

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Intramotev is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

If you're passionate about mechanical build, assembly, and problem-solving, and eager to lead the charge in autonomous rail technology, we'd love to hear from you!