Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Mashgin•San Jose, CA

1d•$160,000 - $200,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Mashgin is seeking a Senior Mechanical Product Design Engineer to join our hardware engineering team. Youâll play a key role in developing the next generation of Mashgin kiosks, working from concept to mass production in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment. This is a hybrid role that requires you to be onsite at least 2 days a week in San Jose, CA.

Requirements

BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering or related field
5+ years of relevant mechanical design experience, preferably in consumer electronics, kiosks, medical devices, or other high-volume hardware products
Proficiency in SolidWorks (or similar CAD) with strong GD&T and tolerance stack-up skills
Hands-on experience with prototype fabrication, DFM, and mass production processes
Familiarity with plastics, sheet metal, die casting, CNC machining, and adhesive joining techniques
Strong understanding of thermal management, structural integrity, and reliability testing
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment

Nice To Haves

Experience with high-volume contract manufacturers and overseas suppliers
Knowledge of electro-mechanical integration (displays, cameras, sensors, connectors, cables, etc.)
Exposure to regulatory compliance (EMI/ESD, UL, CE, FCC)
Experience working with computer vision systems or kiosk-style hardware is a plus
Mandarin Chinese proficiency is a plus for communicating with some manufacturing partners
Willingness to travel internationally (~10%) as needed for supplier engagement and production support

Responsibilities

Owning the mechanical design of major kiosk subsystems and components from concept to production
Developing innovative, manufacturable designs for sheet metal, injection-molded plastics, CNC-machined parts, and electromechanical assemblies
Creating and managing BOMs (Bill of Materials), engineering documentation, and 2D manufacturing drawings with proper GD&T and revision control
Collaborating closely with electrical, thermal, and software engineering teams to integrate multi-disciplinary requirements
Building and iterating on 3D CAD models, tolerance analyses, and detailed drawings using SolidWorks
Driving prototype builds, DFM/DFX reviews, and design validation testing with internal teams and external suppliers
Working directly with domestic and international manufacturing partners to resolve production issues and improve yields
Contributing to reliability, thermal, EMI/ESD compliance, and safety testing for high-volume deployments
Supporting product lifecycle activities, including cost reduction, design revisions, and next-gen architecture exploration
Traveling internationally on occasion (~10%) to support suppliers, manufacturing builds, and validation testing