Hardware Product Lead: From Concept to Production

Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom; Chula Vista (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading scientific instrumentation company seeks a Product Development Engineer in Chula Vista, CA. You will lead hardware product development from concept to production, integrating mechanical systems with electronics and supporting customers. Ideal candidates have over 5 years of experience in hardware development and a strong mechanical engineering background. The role offers a competitive salary of $135,000 to $165,000 and requires full-time onsite presence with some travel.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands‑on hardware product development experience.
• Strong mechanical engineering background.
• Working knowledge of electronics and embedded systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead new hardware product development from concept through production.
• Design and integrate mechanical systems with electronics.
• Troubleshoot products in the field and support customers when needed.

Skills

Hardware product development

Mechanical engineering

Electronics knowledge

Customer interaction

Job description

A leading scientific instrumentation company seeks a Product Development Engineer in Chula Vista, CA. You will lead hardware product development from concept to production, integrating mechanical systems with electronics and supporting customers. Ideal candidates have over 5 years of experience in hardware development and a strong mechanical engineering background. The role offers a competitive salary of $135,000 to $165,000 and requires full-time onsite presence with some travel.