Mechanical Engineer - San Francisco

Plaud

• $150K — $200K *
Consumer Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering or related field
  • 5+ years in mechanical design for consumer electronics or wearables
  • Expertise in mechanical architecture design and materials selection
  • Proficient in CAD tools like SolidWorks, Creo, or NX
  • Hands-on experience with functional prototypes and collaboration with electrical teams
  • Strong communication skills for cross-functional teamwork

Responsibilities

  • Translate design concepts into mechanical architectures and prototypes
  • Iterate mechanical prototypes to assess ergonomics and component integration
  • Collaborate with electrical engineers for integrated prototype development
  • Support rapid concept iteration with product and design teams
  • Prepare prototype designs for engineering handoff and mass production

Benefits

  • Join the founding team with meaningful ownership in a startup
  • Top-tier healthcare for employees and dependents
  • 401(k) plan with company matching
  • Unlimited PTO and 13 paid holidays
  • 12 weeks new parent leave for all genders
  • Hybrid working model with a minimum in-office presence
  • New hires get top-tier laptops and workstation setups
  • Access to best office equipment, annual offsites, and free beverages and snacks
Full Job Description
What You Will Do
  • 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.


Skills, Qualifications and Experience We Look for
  • 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.


What We Offer
  • Founding Team: Opportunity to join the founding team of this new initiative, with meaningful ownership and impact on a fast-growing startup.
  • Competitive Compensation: $150K-$200K base salary+performance bonus+Equity.
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Top-tier healthcare for employees and dependents, including dental and vision, and a generous employer subsidy.
  • Retirement Planning: 401(k) plan for full time employees with company matching.
  • Paid Time Off: Unlimited PTO, plus 13 paid holidays.
  • New Parent Leave: 12 weeks of paid time off to spend time with your new family, regardless of gender.
  • Hybrid Office: Minimum of 3x in office per week.
  • Gear: New hires are equipped with their choice of new top-of-the-line laptops and workstation setups.
  • Perks: Best office equipment. Annual offsites. Free office drinks and snacks.


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