Mechanical Engineer

PTR Global; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Paid time off

Job summary

PTR Global in Sunnyvale, CA is seeking a hands-on prototype engineer to advance integrated camera systems, from CAD and optics to data collection and AI-related tasks.

You will support demo readiness, device bring-up, and calibration, coordinate prototype work across mechanical, electrical, and software teams, and help evaluate optical components.

Experience with camera sensors, soldering, and debugging embedded hardware is essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS, EE, Optical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Familiarity with camera sensors streaming RAW data.
• Experience with mechanical, optical and electrical prototyping.
• Experience Working on AI

Responsibilities

• Support internal demos: device bring up and software readiness.
• Support prototype work: building, testing, data collection and procurement for prototypes.
• Plan and manage prototype work projects with multiple team members

Skills

Camera prototyping

AI experience

Soldering

Electrical testing

Embedded programming

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

CAD design

3D printing

Android adb

Electrical design

Job description

HW Prototype integrated camera systems: CAD, EE, Optics, Data collection

Support purchasing of prototyping and demo efforts

Support demo readiness: device bring up, dry run demo, make sure all calibration and software is loaded

Responsibilities

• Support internal product demos: device bring up and software readiness, ensure devices are working optimally, participate in any and participate in internal HW demos.
• Support prototype work: building, testing, working with data collection teams, and procurement for any internal camera system prototypes
• Plan and manage prototype work project with multiple team members

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineer, or Mechanical Engineering
• Familiarity with working with camera sensors streaming RAW data
• Experience with mechanical, optical and electrical prototyping: ability to put together complex systems, perform soldering and basic electrical testing, and evaluate and align optical components.
• Experience Working on AI

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering
• Experience working with cameras used for AI applications; such as AR/VR, Robotics, Autonomous Vehicles, Computer Vision applications, or other relevant fields.
• Expertise with any of the following prototyping skills: CAD design & 3d printing, electrical design, programming embedded devices, assembly of consumer electronics
• Experience working with Android devices (adb)

Pay Range:

$80 - $90/hour on W2

The specific compensation for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role as well as the cost of labor in the market; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment.

• Our full-time consultants have access to benefits including medical, dental, vision and 401K contributions as well as any other PTO, sick leave, and other benefits mandated by appliable state or localities where you reside or work.