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Mechanical Engineer, Product Design

175k – 280kBellevue, WASan Francisco, CAHardware EngineeringOnsite7+ YOE
Summary

Designs and prototypes mechanical systems for compact wearable hardware integrating sensors, batteries, and cameras. Requires 7+ years experience in product design, expertise in CAD/simulation tools, and shipping wearables in small form factors.

About the role

Responsibilities

  • Architect, design, simulate, prototype, and ship mechanical systems and components in wearable form factors.
  • Generate models, drawings, simulations, and specifications to support internal and external partners in the design and manufacture of mechanical components.
  • Serve as mechanical subject-matter-expert supporting efficient collaboration with Electrical, Firmware, ID, and soft goods experts to solve complex integration problems.
  • Primary point of contact for identifying, evaluating, and directing materials and fabrication partners.
  • Travel as needed for product or prototype development.
  • Own mechanical architecture & design for all wearable hardware workstreams.
  • Identify and onboard design and fabrication partners.
  • Define and bring up the ME tool flow.
  • Prioritize and drive explorations to solve integration challenges.

Required Qualifications

  • 7+ years of relevant work experience with product design.
  • 4+ years of relevant work experience with wearable product design.
  • Experience with complex electromechanical integration, including sensors, cameras, batteries, antennas, and audio systems, in very small form factors.
  • Working knowledge of material properties, such as plastics, metals, adhesives, and glass.
  • Experience shipping products in a lead or principal engineer role.
  • Expert with Computer Aided Design (CAD) tools & mechanical simulation tools.
  • Knowledge of high-volume manufacturing techniques (stamping, machining, 3D printing, injection molding, etc).
  • BS or MS in ME or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
  • 10+ years of experience in a consumer electronics company.
  • In-depth knowledge in one or more areas within Product Design.
  • Experience shipping wearable electronics with significant ID/Cosmetic constraints.

Benefits

  • 401(k) max employer match: 3.5% of compensation
  • 100% employer-paid health, vision, and dental benefits for you and your dependents
  • Unlimited PTO and sick time
  • Flexible spending account with employer matching up to $1,650/year (medical FSA)
  • Guardian Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Opportunity to share in the company's success with competitive stock options
Skills
CADSolidWorksmechanical simulation3D printinginjection moldingstampingmachiningwearable electronics designelectromechanical integrationmaterial properties
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