Mechanical Design Engineer

Collabera; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

A leading tech staffing firm is seeking a Product Design Engineer focused on wearable devices. The ideal candidate will design mechanical components and oversee the product from concept through mass production. Qualifications include a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering and extensive experience in consumer electronics. Responsibilities include collaborating with cross-functional teams and conducting design analysis. The company offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 3-10 years of experience as a Product Design Engineer in consumer electronics.
• Experience with high-volume, mass-produced consumer products.
• Solid design analysis skills and strong core mechanical fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical components and assemblies for wearable consumer products.
• Own designs from concept to mass production.
• Collaborate with various teams for successful product development.

Skills

Mechanical design

CAD proficiency

Prototyping

Testing and analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Overview

Product Design Engineer - Wearable Devices

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical components and assemblies for wearable consumer products
• Own designs from concept, CAD, prototyping, and testing through mass production
• Build and evaluate prototypes; iterate designs based on test results
• Perform design analysis using strong mechanical fundamentals
• Design for high-volume manufacturing with DFM/DFA and tolerance considerations
• Collaborate with industrial design, electrical engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers
• Support design reviews, failure analysis, and continuous product improvements

Must-Have Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• 3-10 years of experience as a Product Design Engineer in consumer electronics
• Experience working on high-volume, mass-produced consumer products
• Background from companies shipping products at scale (e.g., Apple, Tesla, or similar)
• Strong experience in component design, prototyping, and testing
• Solid design analysis skills and strong core mechanical fundamentals

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Experience with wrist-worn wearable devices (smartwatches, fitness trackers)
• Experience with small form-factor, highly integrated consumer devices
• Exposure to durability, environmental, and reliability testing (drop, sweat, IP ratings)

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, paid time off, paid sick and safe time, hours of paid vacation time, weeks of paid parental leave, and paid holidays annually - as applicable.