Hybrid Hardware Engineer: New Product Development

Copper; South Carolina; On-site; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Paid parental leave

Health insurance coverage

Job summary

Copper is seeking a New Product Development Engineer to contribute to the next generation of home appliances for an electrified future. You will help develop mechanical systems and translate ideas into manufacturable hardware, from concept through production design.

You’ll work with electrical, firmware, industrial design, operations, and supply chain teams to take products from idea to production, while growing technical depth and product development skills in a growing hardware team.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years hands‑on experience in mechanical or product development engineering.
• Solid foundation in engineering fundamentals including materials, mechanics, and failure modes.
• Working knowledge of volume manufacturing processes (injection molding, machining, sheet metal) and design considerations.
• Proficiency in CAD and detailed drawings; GD&T exposure is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to mechanical design and development of new products and subsystems from concept through production.
• Participate in early-stage concept exploration; generate ideas and evaluate approaches.
• Translate product requirements into engineering designs.
• Support designs through development lifecycle: detailed design, prototyping, validation, and production ramp.
• Create and maintain CAD models, drawings, and documentation for components and assemblies.
• Build and test prototypes using in-house tools and external vendors; iterate based on results.
• Apply materials and manufacturing process knowledge to sound design decisions.
• Support DFA and DFM across processes like injection molding, machining, and sheet metal.
• Collaborate with suppliers, operations, and manufacturing to refine designs and support builds.
• Troubleshoot design and build issues, identify root causes, and implement improvements.

Skills

Mechanical design

CAD drafting

GD&T exposure

Prototyping

DFM / DFA

Cross-functional teamwork

Materials basics

Problem solving

Communication

Detail oriented

Tools

3D printing

Laser cutting

Quick-turn fabrication

Job description

Copper is seeking a New Product Development Engineer to contribute to the next generation of home appliances for an electrified future. You will help develop mechanical systems and translate ideas into manufacturable hardware, from concept through production design.

You’ll work with electrical, firmware, industrial design, operations, and supply chain teams to take products from idea to production, while growing technical depth and product development skills in a growing hardware team.