Product Design Engineer - Camera

Responsibilities

• Create 3D CAD models and production-ready 2D drawings for camera parts, assemblies, test equipment, and related mechanical systems.
• Support mechanical design and integration of camera modules, lenses, image sensors, actuators, thermal solutions, electronics, flex circuits, seals, and structural components.
• Design and build prototypes to evaluate concepts, integration approaches, and mechanical architectures.
• Design test jigs, fixtures, and measurement setups for camera development, characterization, assembly, and validation.
• Perform tolerance analyses for fit, alignment, optical positioning, assembly variation, and mechanical performance.
• Prototype components and assemblies using 3D printing, CNC machining, and hands-on assembly.
• Support finite element analysis, including model preparation, boundary-condition definition, physical-test correlation, and result interpretation.
• Plan and conduct laboratory testing, analyze results, and communicate findings in engineering reports.
• Characterize camera components and assemblies for dimensions, torque, force, stiffness, thermal performance, and resistance to heat, water, and other environmental conditions.
• Investigate mechanical and electromechanical failures, identify root causes, and help develop and validate corrective actions.
• Support reliability and optical testing, including test setup development, sample preparation, execution, data collection, and failure analysis.
• Work with manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and external vendors on fabrication, inspection, assembly, and design improvements.
• Contribute across the product-development cycle from concepts and prototypes through design validation, pre-production, and mass-production support.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience applying mechanical-engineering fundamentals and analytical problem-solving to physical products or electromechanical systems.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD and creation of clear mechanical part and assembly drawings; CATIA experience is strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, tolerance analysis, materials, and common manufacturing processes.
• Experience with rapid prototyping, including 3D printing, CNC machining, and hands-on mechanical assembly.
• Familiarity with designing parts for injection molding, CNC machining, metal forming, or casting.
• Practical laboratory skills and confidence using mechanical measurement and test equipment.
• Ability to document test methods, analyze data, and communicate conclusions clearly.
• Detail-oriented and methodical approach to debugging, characterization, and failure analysis.
• Ability to collaborate across mechanical, optical, electrical, reliability, manufacturing, and supplier teams.
• Curiosity, initiative, and willingness to learn in a fast-paced product-development environment.
• Strong interest in cameras, precision mechanisms, robotics, drones, or imaging systems.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary, stock options, and comprehensive benefits for regular, full-time employees.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, holiday pay, and 401(k) savings plan.
• Relocation assistance may be available for eligible roles.
• FAA Part 107 certification is strongly encouraged within the first 60 days and required for certain positions.