Senior Mechanical Engineer - Consumer Networking Hardware

TP-Link Systems USA; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Med, dental & vision coverage

401k plan

PTO (4 weeks)

Bi-annual pay raises

Free gym membership

Team-building events

Job summary

TP-Link Systems Inc. in Irvine, CA seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to own the product-level mechanical architecture and drive mass-produced designs for Wi-Fi routers and gateways. You will partner with ID, Electrical/Hardware, and suppliers to deliver robust, cost-aware solutions from concept through EVT/DVT/PVT.

You will mentor junior engineers, lead DFA/DFM decisions, and ensure ECO-driven documentation control while supporting tooling and prototype builds. Travel up to 10% is expected.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering; MS preferred.
• 7+ years in mechanical product development for consumer electronics or similar.
• Proficient with PTC Creo; able to produce release-ready CAD/Drawing/BOMs.
• Strong plastics/metals, GD&T, tolerance stack-up knowledge; high-volume manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Own mechanical system architecture, internal layout, and assembly strategy.
• Collaborate with Industrial Design and Electrical/Hardware to define interfaces.
• Support thermal/EMI mechanical integration and grounding strategies.
• Create and release drawings, BOMs, and ECO-driven documentation.
• Plan prototype builds (EVT/DVT/PVT) and drive closure of issues.
• Lead supplier/toolmaker engagement and DFA/DFM decisions.
• Mentor junior engineers and participate in design reviews.

Skills

PTC Creo

GD&T

Tolerance analysis

Cross-functional leadership

Mechanical design

DFM/DFI

Supplier engagement

ECOs / change control

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

M.S. preferred

Tools

Creo

Job description

TP-Link Systems Inc. in Irvine, CA seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to own the product-level mechanical architecture and drive mass-produced designs for Wi-Fi routers and gateways. You will partner with ID, Electrical/Hardware, and suppliers to deliver robust, cost-aware solutions from concept through EVT/DVT/PVT.

You will mentor junior engineers, lead DFA/DFM decisions, and ensure ECO-driven documentation control while supporting tooling and prototype builds. Travel up to 10% is expected.