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Mechanical & Industrial Design Engineer

PDDN IncSan Jose, CA🇺🇸United States

Why this role stands out

Accelerate your career at PDDN Inc by driving the end-to-end design of cutting-edge consumer electronics that blend aesthetic brilliance with high-performance mechanical engineering. This role is perfect for a seasoned engineer who thrives in collaborative, fast-paced environments and is eager to see their innovative designs transition from concept to production-ready market solutions. Apply today to leverage your technical expertise and make a tangible impact on the next generation of global technology.

Quick overview

SeniorityMid Senior
Work modeOn Site
LocationSan Jose, CA, United States
CADCATIADesign for ManufacturingFEASolidWorks

Job description

Role name: Mechanical & Industrial Design Engineer
Work Location: San Jose, California (Onsite)
Start date: Immediate availability.
Interview Mode: Phone/Video
Type: Contract (C2C/W2)

Brief Job Description:
The Mechanical & Industrial Design Engineer is responsible for designing innovative, user-friendly, and manufacturable consumer electronics products such as keyboards, mice, webcams, gaming peripherals, headsets, and video collaboration devices. The role bridges industrial design and mechanical engineering, transforming product concepts into production-ready solutions while ensuring functionality, reliability, ergonomics, aesthetics, and cost-effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities:
Design mechanical components, assemblies, and product enclosures using 3D CAD tools.
Collaborate with Industrial Design, Electrical Engineering, Product Management, and Manufacturing teams.
Develop innovative mechanisms and ergonomic product designs.
Perform engineering analyses, tolerance studies, and design validation.
Build and evaluate prototypes using rapid prototyping methods.
Drive Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) activities.
Support product testing, reliability validation, and production ramp-up.
Work with global suppliers and manufacturing partners to resolve technical issues.
Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and environmental standards.
Required Qualifications:
Having 5 to 8 years of extensive experience
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design Engineering, or related field.
Experience in consumer electronics product development.
Proficiency in CAD tools such as SolidWorks, Creo, NX, or CATIA.
Knowledge of plastics, metals, manufacturing processes, and product validation.
Strong problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Desired Skills:
Consumer electronics and peripherals design experience.
Expertise in injection molding, sheet metal, die casting, and prototyping.
Familiarity with FEA/simulation tools and reliability testing.
Passion for innovation, user-centered design, and product development.
Objective: Deliver high-quality, innovative, and commercially successful products that enhance user experiences while meeting Company's standards for design excellence, sustainability, reliability, and manufacturability.


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