Plaud

Mechanical Engineer

Plaud

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: San FranciscoCaliforniaUnited States

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Salary

💰 $150,000 - $200,000 per year

Tech Stack

About the role

  • Translate product and industrial design concepts into mechanical architectures and functional prototypes for AI wearable devices.
  • Design, build, and iterate mechanical prototypes to validate form factor, ergonomics, structural feasibility, and component integration.
  • Collaborate closely with electrical hardware and firmware engineers to ensure integrated prototype development.
  • Work with product, industrial design, and engineering teams to support rapid concept iteration and technical feasibility evaluation.
  • Prepare validated prototype designs and documentation for smooth handoff to the engineering team for further development and mass production.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, with 5+ years of experience in mechanical design for consumer electronics, wearables, or smart hardware products.
  • Strong experience in mechanical architecture design, materials selection, tolerance analysis, and product assembly for compact electronic devices.
  • Proficiency in mechanical CAD tools such as SolidWorks, Creo (Pro/E), or NX, and familiarity with 3D prototyping tools and rapid prototyping processes (CNC, 3D printing).
  • Hands-on experience developing functional prototypes and supporting early-stage product validation, including close collaboration with electrical and firmware teams.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work in cross-functional and international teams, with fluent English preferred.
Benefits
  • Top-tier healthcare for employees and dependents, including dental and vision, and a generous employer subsidy.
  • 401(k) plan for full time employees with company matching.
  • Unlimited PTO, plus 13 paid holidays.
  • 12 weeks of paid time off to spend time with your new family, regardless of gender.
  • Minimum of 3x in office per week.
  • New hires are equipped with their choice of new top-of-the-line laptops and workstation setups.
  • Best office equipment. Annual offsites. Free office drinks and snacks.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
mechanical designmechanical architecture designmaterials selectiontolerance analysisproduct assemblyfunctional prototypesrapid prototypingCNC3D printingmechanical CAD
Soft Skills
strong communicationcollaborationcross-functional teamworkinternational teamwork
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical EngineeringMaster's degree in Mechanical Engineering