Product Design Engineer — Earbuds & Mass Production

Socket.dev; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a Product Design Engineer to drive the next generation of consumer earbuds. You will lead design, analysis, and prototyping in a manufacturing-focused team, balancing performance and aesthetics while collaborating with Electrical, Industrial Design, Reliability, and Operations teams.

You will partner with external vendors and internal groups to deliver reliable mass-produced components, manage risks, and contribute to product development across the lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelors in ME or Product Design or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience designing mechanical components and assemblies.
• Proficiency with CAD tools (NX/Creo/SolidWorks) and 3D MCAD.

Responsibilities

• Apply design and engineering expertise to deliver mass-produced components.
• Identify design risks and implement improvements across cross-functional teams.
• Guide teammates, report progress, and resolve blockers.

Skills

Bachelor's degree in ME or Product Des

Mechanical design experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Product Design

Tools

CAD tools (3D MCAD)

NX

Creo

SolidWorks

Job description

Socket.dev is seeking a Product Design Engineer to drive the next generation of consumer earbuds. You will lead design, analysis, and prototyping in a manufacturing-focused team, balancing performance and aesthetics while collaborating with Electrical, Industrial Design, Reliability, and Operations teams.

You will partner with external vendors and internal groups to deliver reliable mass-produced components, manage risks, and contribute to product development across the lifecycle.