Senior Mechanical Engineer – Project Manager

Acorn Product Development

Senior Mechanical Engineer leading project management and technical teams in product design at Acorn. Focused on robotics, medical devices, and innovative product development.

Posted 7/25/2026full-timeMilpitas • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $130,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in mechanical engineering design, project management, and mechatronics, with a strong focus on system-level design and integration. Proficient in managing cross-functional teams and delivering projects that meet client specifications and timelines.

Highest-signal resume keywords

BSME Required8+ Years Technical System-Level Design ExperienceProject Management ExperienceMechatronics ExpertiseProficient in Solidworks CAD and FEA

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Hard Skills

System-Level DesignMotion Control HardwareEnd Effector DesignME Analysis in KinematicsMaterials and Component SelectionAutomation ExperienceHands-On System IntegrationCritical Engineering AnalysesProduct Architecture DesignTesting of Systems and Components

Soft Skills

LeadershipClient CoordinationTeam CollaborationResource PlanningBudget Management

Certifications & Qualifications

MSME Preferred

Industry Keywords

Life Science Instrument DesignMedical Device DesignIndustrial ApplicationsManufacturing LinesPowered DOFs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a mechanical engineering team designing products with multiple, powered DOFs.
Design, build and testing of systems and critical components
Brainstorm, design, and compare potential product architectures against client metrics.
Identify and perform critical engineering analyses and tests from concept evaluations to production verification
Assist client to define product specifications, schedules and resource planning
Manage project budget, schedule, and deliverables as the primary point of contact with clients. Coordinate work with other engineers across multiple offices.

Requirements

What you’ll need

BSME required, MSME preferred
Minimum of 8+ years of technical system-level design experience – from architectural definition to design to release to manufacturing
Project Management experience leading a cross functional team
Mechatronics expertise: motors, bearings, gear trains, belt drives, and sensors
Experience with motion control hardware including motors (steppers, servos, dc motors) and position sensors (encoders, limit switches etc.)
Experience with end effector design is a plus
Multiple projects designed, fabricated, and tested
Automation experience for industrial applications and manufacturing lines
Hands-on system bring-up and integration with a cross functional team
ME analysis experience in kinematics, structural, thermal and tolerances
Materials and component selection expertise
Proficient in Solidworks CAD and FEA
Experience with life science instrument and/or medical device design is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salaries
Paid time off
Medical, dental & vision insurance
Life insurance and disability benefits
401k
Health care spending accounts
Quarterly and annual company events
Much more.