
Mechanical Engineer
Plaud
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: San Francisco • California • United 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