Planetary Bike Gearbox Design & Prototype
Budget: $10 – $200 CAD
My company Quimper Bike Components, based in Victoria, BC, is seeking a talented Mechanical Engineer or Gear Specialist to finalize the design of a high-density, compound planetary human-powered bicycle gearbox. This system is specifically engineered for high-torque, human-powered mountain biking, focusing on efficiency for steep mountain climbs.
Responsibilities:
Design and organize a complete STEP file including the gearbox, shifter, cranks, front chainring and rear chainring, Ensuring smooth power flow across all 16 speeds, optimizing for high-density packaging within standard bicycle frame constraints. You must also create a 5-minute explainer video detailing the internal logic, power flow paths for specific gears, and mechanical advantages so the Quimper Bike Components team may understand your model.
Required Skills
-Expertise in SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, or Fusion 360.
-Deep understanding of Planetary Gear Sets and compound gear logic.
-Experience in Drivetrain Design or automotive/bicycle engineering.
Compensation & Rewards:
-Initial Pay: $200 CAD, Remember, we are a startup.
-A signed Royalty Agreement of $5/unit (capped at $50K)
Note: Legal jurisdiction for this agreement is British Columbia, Canada. An NDA will be required before full internal specifications are shared.
To ensure you’ve read the full brief, please write "QUIMPER" in the final extra details section in the google form.
How to Apply
Please share a brief summary of your experience with gear systems or mechanical transmissions via this link, https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdljPUY54zw99vYAA3ClkfyRSfw0wEHqHqOu-W--zmpaELmxg/viewform?usp=publish-editor.
Check us out at: quimperbike.ca
To ensure you’ve read the full brief, please write "QUIMPER" in the final extra details section in the form.
Responsibilities:
Design and organize a complete STEP file including the gearbox, shifter, cranks, front chainring and rear chainring, Ensuring smooth power flow across all 16 speeds, optimizing for high-density packaging within standard bicycle frame constraints. You must also create a 5-minute explainer video detailing the internal logic, power flow paths for specific gears, and mechanical advantages so the Quimper Bike Components team may understand your model.
Required Skills
-Expertise in SolidWorks, Autodesk Inventor, or Fusion 360.
-Deep understanding of Planetary Gear Sets and compound gear logic.
-Experience in Drivetrain Design or automotive/bicycle engineering.
Compensation & Rewards:
-Initial Pay: $200 CAD, Remember, we are a startup.
-A signed Royalty Agreement of $5/unit (capped at $50K)
Note: Legal jurisdiction for this agreement is British Columbia, Canada. An NDA will be required before full internal specifications are shared.
To ensure you’ve read the full brief, please write "QUIMPER" in the final extra details section in the google form.
How to Apply
Please share a brief summary of your experience with gear systems or mechanical transmissions via this link, https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdljPUY54zw99vYAA3ClkfyRSfw0wEHqHqOu-W--zmpaELmxg/viewform?usp=publish-editor.
Check us out at: quimperbike.ca
To ensure you’ve read the full brief, please write "QUIMPER" in the final extra details section in the form.