Mechanical Engineer, Product Design
Mechanical Engineer, Product Design
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USD 175000 - 280000
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About Sesame
Sesame believes in a future where computers are lifelike - with the ability to see hear and collaborate with us in ways that feel natural and human. With this vision were designing a new kind of computer focused on making voice companions part of our daily lives. Our team brings together founders from Oculus and Ubiquity6 alongside proven leaders from Meta Google and Apple with deep expertise spanning hardware and software. Join us in shaping a future where computers truly come alive.
About the Role
Integrating a complex sensing & computing system into a compact attractive & functional wearable form factor requires significant mechanical expertise. The PDE must drive or influence all aspects of development including system architecture mechanical form/architecture thermal design/test component & vendor selection/evaluation prototyping roadmaps and execution along with test & calibration.
The ideal candidate has experience owning wearable electronics design strong prototyping skills knowledge of materials and fabrication good aesthetics exposure to image sensor and battery integration and the ability to collaborate across domains.
We are a small team working on very ambitious projects. In a fast-paced startup everyone must be comfortable collaborative decisive and able to achieve results with limited supervision.
Initial responsibilities: own mechanical architecture & design for all wearable hardware workstreams. Identify and onboard design and fabrication partners. Define and bring up the ME tool flow. Prioritize and drive explorations to solve integration challenges.
Responsibilities:
Architect design simulate prototype and ship mechanical systems and components in wearable form factors.
Generate models drawings simulations and specifications to support internal and external partners in the design and manufacture of mechanical components.
Mechanical subject-matter-expert supporting efficient collaboration with Electrical Firmware ID and soft goods experts to solve complex integration problems.
Primary point of contact for identifying evaluatingg and directing materials and fabrication partners.
Travel as needed for product or prototype development.
Required Qualifications:
10 years of relevant work experience with product design.
5 years of relevant work experience with wearable product design.
Experience with complex electromechanical integration including sensors batteries antennas audio systems in very small form factors.
Working knowledge in material properties such as plastics metal adhesive and glass.
Experience shipping products in a lead or principal engineer role.
Expert with Computer Aided Design (CAD) tools & mechanical simulation tools.
Knowledge of high-volume manufacturing techniques (stamping machining 3D printing injection molding etc).
BS or MS in ME or equivalent.
Preferred qualifications:
Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering
10 years of experience in a consumer electronics company
In-depth knowledge in one or more areas within Product Design
Experience shipping wearable electronics with significant ID/Cosmetic constraints
Sesame is committed to a workplace where everyone feels valued respected and empowered. We welcome all qualified applicants embracing diversity in race gender identity orientation ability and more. We provide reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilitiescontact for assistance.
Full-time Employee Benefits:
401k matching
100% employer-paid health vision and dental benefits
Unlimited PTO and sick time
Flexible spending account matching (medical FSA)
Benefits do not apply to contingent/contract workers
Employment Type
Full-Time
