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Mechanical Design Associate (Fixed Tenure)

🌐 Remote💼 Full-time💰 $180,000–$180,000🗓 2026-09-24

Core

Mechanical Design Associate responsible for the complete product development lifecycle from concept and 3D modeling through simulation, fabrication, testing, and manufacturing coordination for hardware products.

Role type

Hands-on IC mechanical design engineer

Builds

Mechanical product prototypes, proof-of-concept systems, and manufacturable designs for wearables, IoT, electronic systems, medical devices, and Mil-Grade technology

Domain

Hardware product development, mechanical engineering, rapid prototyping

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

3D modeling, mechanical engineering, simulation, FEA, DFM, fabrication, rapid prototyping, engineering plastics and polymers, injection molding, CNC machining

Preferred skills

Experience in technology-product startups, core-engineering organizations, hardware development, or product-development environments

Technologies

CAD, FEA, 3D printing, CNC, injection molding

Responsibilities

Develop mechanical concepts and convert product requirements into manufacturable designs; Create detailed 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, and manufacturing documentation; Perform mechanical simulation and engineering analysis including structural strength, stress, strain, and thermal effects; Design components using engineering plastics and polymers considering material properties and manufacturing methods; Collaborate with electronics, firmware, and manufacturing teams to ensure system integration

Seniority

Junior to Mid-level, hands-on IC

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