Mechanical Design Engineer

OCTOPYD; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company is seeking a highly motivated Mechanical Design Engineer to join the engineering team in San Jose. The role involves designing, developing, and testing mechanical systems, ensuring compliance with standards, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Candidates should have a degree in Mechanical Engineering and relevant experience with CAD tools. This is a full-time position offering a competitive salary in the semiconductor manufacturing industry.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in mechanical design engineering.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD tools such as SolidWorks, Creo, or similar.
• Strong understanding of materials and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical components and assemblies using CAD software.
• Create detailed engineering drawings and documentation.
• Support manufacturing teams for design for manufacturability.

Skills

Mechanical Design

3D CAD software

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

ANSYS

Job description

Overview

One of our partner company is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Mechanical Design Engineer to join our engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and testing mechanical systems and components for our products. You will work closely with cross-functional teams including electrical engineering, manufacturing, and product management to ensure designs meet performance, cost, and manufacturability requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical components and assemblies using CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Creo, CATIA).
• Perform engineering calculations and simulations (e.g., FEA, thermal, tolerance stack-ups).
• Create detailed engineering drawings, BOMs, and documentation in accordance with industry standards.
• Collaborate with electrical and firmware teams to ensure mechanical-electrical integration.
• Participate in design reviews, prototyping, testing, and validation of mechanical designs.
• Support manufacturing and supply chain teams to ensure design for manufacturability (DFM) and design for assembly (DFA).
• Investigate and resolve design-related issues and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and company quality systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in mechanical design engineering (entry-level candidates will be considered for junior roles).
• Proficiency in 3D CAD tools such as SolidWorks, Creo, or similar.
• Experience with mechanical analysis tools (e.g., ANSYS, Abaqus) is a plus.
• Strong understanding of materials, manufacturing processes, and GD&T.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in product development from concept to production.
• Background in consumer electronics, robotics, automotive, or aerospace industries.
• Knowledge of thermal management and enclosure design.
• Familiarity with ISO, ASME, or similar standards.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Industries

• Semiconductor Manufacturing