Contract Mechanical & Industrial Design Engineer (Consumer Electronics)

Capgemini; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Tundra Technical Solutions is seeking a Mechanical & Industrial Design Engineer (Contract) in San Jose, CA. You will bridge mechanical engineering and industrial design to create production-ready consumer electronics with ergonomic, manufacturable, and cost-effective solutions.

The role emphasizes CAD-driven design, prototype validation, and collaboration across design, electrical, and manufacturing teams to enable ramp-up and quality compliance.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of mechanical design experience.
• Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design Eng, or related field.
• Proficient in CAD tools: SolidWorks, Creo, NX, or CATIA.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical components, assemblies, and enclosures using 3D CAD.
• 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.

Skills

5-8 years experience

Strong problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering / Industrial Design

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

NX

CATIA

Job description

Tundra Technical Solutions is seeking a Mechanical & Industrial Design Engineer (Contract) in San Jose, CA. You will bridge mechanical engineering and industrial design to create production-ready consumer electronics with ergonomic, manufacturable, and cost-effective solutions.

The role emphasizes CAD-driven design, prototype validation, and collaboration across design, electrical, and manufacturing teams to enable ramp-up and quality compliance.