Mechanical Engineer

Description

Onsite in Redmond, WA (at least 3 days/week)

Job Summary:

• We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Mechanical Engineer IV to join our team in Redmond, WA.
• As a key member of the Product Design Engineering (PDE) team, you will lead the development of cutting-edge technologies and manufacturing processes for our Smart Glasses (SG) and Client products.
• You will collaborate cross-functionally with  ID, EE, Systems and other Client to design and deliver wearable products from concept to production.

Responsibilities:

• Support PDE team through the development of new technologies, critical decisions for PDE system architecture, integration, manufacturing technology selection, thermal simulation and characterization, wearability (comfort), design verification, and reliability across various environmental and physical loading conditions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including ID, EE, Systems and other Client, to ensure successful product delivery.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships and good rapport with team members.
• Demonstrate proficiency in product development processes from concept to production.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, with a focus on product development
• Exceptional engineering capabilities, with expertise in parts design, machine design, 3D CAD tools, injection molded part design, machined parts, sheet metal parts, weldment parts, manufacturing, and assembly.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to build strong client relationships and good rapport with team members.
• Proficiency in product development processes from concept to production.
• Travel overseas to support product development process

Preferred Qualifications:

• Direct experience with Smart Glasses (SG) and Augmented Reality (AR) products.
• Strong expertise in Client
• Demonstrated experience developing and shipping  large volume Consumer Electronics

Years of Experience

• 7-8 Years +

Must-Have Skills

1. Strong communication and collaboration skills 
2. Exceptional 3D Modeling expertise - particularly NX
3. Direct experience shipping products - particularly consumer electronics at large volume
4. Strong expertise and direct experience in designing and shipping with different materials, post-processing and manufacturing process - Injection molding, CNC,
5. Stamping etc
6. Experience working with overseas contract manufacturers and suppliers  

Nice-to-Have Skills

1. Direct experience in Smart Glass and/or Augmented Reality products 
2. Experience with consumer grade optical systems 
3. Expertise in structural, thermal simulation 

Degrees/Certifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Support PDE team through the development of new technologies, critical decisions for PDE system architecture, integration, manufacturing technology selection, thermal simulation and characterization, wearability (comfort), design verification, and reliability across various environmental and physical loading conditions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including ID, EE, Systems and other Client, to ensure successful product delivery.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships and good rapport with team members.
• Demonstrate proficiency in product development processes from concept to production.

About the Team

• Client ecosystem and deliver exciting new experiences for our customers. Engineers on the PDE team work on cutting edge technologies and manufacturing processes to bring these complex products from concept to production.
• PDE system architecture, integration, manufacturing technology selection, thermal simulation and characterization, wearability (comfort), design verification and reliability across various environmental and physical loading conditions.
• You will collaborate cross-functionally with EE, Systems, Operations, Technical program management to lead the team to design and deliver the wearable from concept to production