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Mechanical Design Engineer

SAN R&D Business Solutions
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 13 Mar 2026

About the role

Job Title:  Mechanical Design Engineer Location: Sunnyvale, CA Work Type: Onsite Employment Type: FTE Visa Requirement: No OPT / H1B About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the design and development of mechanical components and systems for next-generation consumer electronics and AR/VR products .

The engineer will work in a highly cross-functional environment , collaborating with electrical engineering, industrial design, firmware, and operations teams to design innovative products that meet performance, reliability, and manufacturability goals.

This role requires strong expertise in CAD design, product prototyping, high-volume manufacturing, and mechanical system integration for compact electronic devices.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the mechanical design for a particular component, feature, or system while having end-to-end product development understanding.
  • Contribute to mechanical solutions as part of a highly cross-functional team, working closely with electrical engineering, industrial design, operations, and firmware teams.
  • Create detailed 3D models and 2D drawings for enclosures, internal structures, and components using CAD software (e.g., Creo, UG NX).
  • Model, and iteratively refine prototypes and characterization test systems to validate design concepts and performance goals.
  • Build and test prototypes to analyze performance, reliability, and durability under various conditions.
  • Optimize space constraints, ensuring tight integration of mechanical parts with electrical components
  • Work across the full product development cycle, from concept to ship.
  • Research and evaluate materials (plastics, metals, composites) and manufacturing processes such as injection molding, CNC machining, or die-casting, to come up with innovative solutions and approaches for next gen products.
  • Collaborate and manage work with Asia-based Supply Chain partners to ensure manufacturability, quality, and cost targets are met.
  • Troubleshoot assembly, manufacturing, and system level issues throughout the product lifecycle.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
  • 8+ years of industry experience in mechanical design.
  • Proficiency in 3D CAD software (Creo, SolidWorks, UGNX).
  • Deep understanding of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing), DFM (Design for Manufacturability), and DFA (Design for Assembly).
  • Experience in Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), statistical tolerance analysis techniques

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