Mechanical Design Engineer

Description

Duties

• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to design, manufacture, and assemble prototypes of soft wearable electronic devices
• Apply sound engineering and design principles for manufacturing of novel sensor integrations in wearable electronics
• Communicate with vendors on DFM and Manufacturing of designs for prototype builds
• Collaborate with researchers and engineers to rapidly prototype hardware solutions, iterate, and run experiments.

Skills

Must Haves:

• BS in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent industry experience
• 4+ years of experience in designing hardware prototypes, preferably in wearable consumer electronics, or a similar field
• Knowledge of the design process for high-volume consumer products from concept to manufacturing
• Average or higher experience with CAD modeling [Siemens NX preferred]
• Physical prototyping experience
• Experience with FPC/PCB design
• Demonstrated experience with Design for injection molding and 3D printing

Nice to Haves:

• Knowledge of Camera integration, Sensor Integration, Elastomer design, Haptic devices, or Textile Manufacturing.
• Experience developing wearable consumer electronics
• Hands-on prototyping with molding and casting of elastomers or industrial processes such as Liquid Injection Molding.
• Experience collaborating and communicating effectively on multi-disciplinary teams
• Experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Years of Experience:4yrs Minimum

Degrees/Certifications Required:    BSME or similar experience

Key Projects/Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Design and prototyping of wrist wearable devices

What makes this role interesting?  

• Working on a fast-paced team in a Research environment working at the forefront of technology and taking big risks.

Competitive market comparison & Unique Selling Points

• Come work with really talented Engineers to push forward nascent technologies so that they can be productized.

Value added or experience gained   

• Working with sensors, wrist wearables, human-in-the-loop designs.