Lead Mechanical Engineer (Hardware / Mechatronics) - US

Very LLC

39d•$120,000 - $150,000•Remote

About The Position

We are looking for a Lead Mechanical / Mechatronics Engineer to help design and deliver electromechanical hardware systems for our clients. This role is mechanical engineering–focused and centers on the mechanical design of products that integrate electronics, sensors, and embedded hardware. You will work directly with client teams to develop hardware products from early concept through prototyping and manufacturing. Successful candidates are mechanical product engineers who are comfortable working around electronics and embedded hardware, and who enjoy building real hardware systems. This role requires a strong combination of: mechanical design electromechanical system integration hands-on hardware prototyping design for manufacturing technical leadership You will collaborate closely with electrical engineers, firmware engineers, and product teams to bring hardware systems to life. For this role we are looking for mechanical product engineers who are experts in MCAD and comfortable working alongside electrical and firmware engineers to deliver integrated hardware systems. Some of the traits we are looking for include: Previous experience designing and testing electro-mechanical systems. Knowledge of Design for Manufacturing (DFM) practices for electrical and mechanical. Exposure to hardware systems involving: Microprocessors, microcontrollers, IoT communications protocols, and common sensors Hardware prototyping tools (3D printers, soldering, oscilloscopes, electronic loads, etc) Low-level embedded firmware or embedded Linux Data collection techniques Our mechatronics engineers work across disciplines to deliver cutting-edge hardware solutions to our clients, fast.

Requirements

5+ years of professional experience designing and delivering physical mechanical or electromechanical products from concept through prototyping and into manufacturing.
Strong experience using 3D MCAD tools (such as SolidWorks, Creo, Inventor, NX, Fusion 360, or similar)
Designing mechanical assemblies that integrate electronics such as PCBs, sensors, cameras, motors, or embedded hardware
Mechanical design of housings, structures, or assemblies for electromechanical systems
Hands-on hardware prototyping and testing
Experience building and iterating on physical prototypes
Design for Manufacturing experience including machining, injection molding, sheet metal, or similar processes
Working closely with electrical engineers to integrate electronics into mechanical systems
Experience supporting prototype builds and manufacturing ramp
Experience leading or owning hardware system development

Nice To Haves

robotics hardware
IoT devices
consumer electronics
industrial electromechanical products
autonomous systems
sensor integration
Experience working with embedded systems or sensors
Familiarity with electronics hardware and PCB assemblies
Experience working with robotics or IoT devices
Experience with hardware lab tools and prototyping equipment

Responsibilities

Lead mechanical design for electromechanical products and systems
Design mechanical assemblies that integrate electronics, sensors, motors, and actuators
Develop mechanical architectures for hardware products and subsystems
Create detailed 3D CAD models and production drawings
Work closely with electrical engineers to integrate PCBs, wiring, sensors, and embedded components
Prototype and iterate on hardware designs using lab equipment and rapid prototyping tools
Support hands-on hardware development including mechanical prototyping and electronics integration
Apply Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles to ensure designs can scale to production
Collaborate with suppliers and contract manufacturers during prototype and production phases
Provide technical leadership on hardware development projects
Mentor other engineers and contribute to engineering best practices
Work with the Director of Hardware to improve standards and processes for hardware delivery.
Work a target of 38 hours per week on a Very client engagement.
Serve as a technical interviewer in Very’s interview process.
Support sales in sales activities and statement of work generation.