Remote Senior Mechanical Hardware Engineer (Telecom)

Placements24; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement contributions

Performance-based bonuses

Remote work culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Mechanical Hardware Engineer to design robust hardware for telecommunications in a fully remote role in the United States. You will own the mechanical lifecycle from concept through mass production, collaborating with distributed teams.

You should have a master's in mechanical engineering, 8+ years of experience, proficiency with SolidWorks or CREO and ANSYS/COMSOL, and hands-on experience with injection molding, die casting, and sheet metal.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in mechanical hardware design and product development.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks or CREO and simulation tools (ANSYS, COMSOL).
• Strong thermal management knowledge for electronic enclosures.
• Experience with high-volume manufacturing processes (injection molding, die casting, sheet metal).
• Experience working remotely in a cross-functional team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mechanical design and development of complex hardware systems, including enclosures, thermal management solutions, and structural components.
• Utilize advanced CAD software for 3D modeling, drafting, and tolerance analysis.
• Perform thermal simulations (CFD) and structural analysis (FEA).
• Collaborate with electrical, firmware, and product teams in a remote environment.
• Develop and manage BOMs for procurement.
• Oversee prototyping, testing, and design improvements.
• Coordinate with manufacturing partners for high-volume production (DFM/DFA).
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues during development, testing, and production.
• Maintain comprehensive design documentation and specs.
• Stay current with new technologies and manufacturing processes.

Skills

Mechanical design

Remote work

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

CREO

ANSYS

COMSOL

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Mechanical Hardware Engineer to design robust hardware for telecommunications in a fully remote role in the United States. You will own the mechanical lifecycle from concept through mass production, collaborating with distributed teams.

You should have a master's in mechanical engineering, 8+ years of experience, proficiency with SolidWorks or CREO and ANSYS/COMSOL, and hands-on experience with injection molding, die casting, and sheet metal.