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Mechanical Design Associate (Fixed Tenure)

🌐 Remote💼 Full-time💰 $180,000–$180,000🗓 2026-09-24 → 2026-09-28

Core

Mechanical Design Associate responsible for the complete product development lifecycle from concept and 3D modeling through simulation, fabrication, testing, and manufacturing coordination for hardware products.

Role type

Hands-on IC mechanical design engineer

Builds

Mechanical product prototypes, proof-of-concept systems, and manufacturable designs for wearables, IoT, electronic systems, medical devices, and Mil-Grade technology

Domain

Hardware product development, mechanical engineering, rapid prototyping

Required skills

3D modeling, mechanical engineering, simulation, FEA, DFM, fabrication, rapid prototyping, engineering plastics and polymers, injection molding, CNC machining

Preferred skills

Experience in technology-product startups, core-engineering organizations, hardware development, or product-development environments

Technologies

CAD, FEA, 3D printing, CNC, injection molding

Responsibilities

Develop mechanical concepts and convert product requirements into manufacturable designs; Create detailed 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, and manufacturing documentation; Perform mechanical simulation and engineering analysis including structural strength, stress, strain, and thermal effects; Design components using engineering plastics and polymers considering material properties and manufacturing methods; Collaborate with electronics, firmware, and manufacturing teams to ensure system integration

Seniority

Junior to Mid-level, hands-on IC

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