Mechanical Product Design Engineer
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Job Location:
San Jose, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 150000 - 170000
Posted on:
07-09-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About Mashgin
Mashgin powers the worlds best checkout experience for over 40 million users. Customers just place their items on our kiosks and our AI rings up their entire order in less than a second. With Mashgin lines are now optional.
Mashgins technology powers over 1 billion transactions at your favorite locations including over half of all US professional sports teams 4000 convenience stores major airports universities and more.
Were not just building cutting-edge AIwere creating real-world impact and unforgettable experiences. Backed by a well-funded Series B were also one of the rare AI startups thats already profitable.
Our secret A culture of extreme ownership autonomy and customer obsession. At Mashgin youre not just an employeeyoure an owner. We might do things differently than most startups but then again most startups arent profitable with an army of raving fans behind them.
Position Summary
Mashgin is seeking a Product Design Engineer to join our hardware engineering team. Youll 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.
You Will Be
- 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
Minimum Qualifications
- BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering or related field
- 3 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
Preferred Qualifications
- 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
What We Offer
- An opportunity to work on a small multidisciplinary team with the potential to break new ground in many different industries
- Excellent health dental and vision insurance for you and your dependents
- 401k plan
- Flexible PTO policy
- Catered lunch in office with fully stocked snacks and beverages
- Pet insurance for your fur babies
- Voluntary life insurance plan
- Competitive salary and options in a small rapidly scaling company
$150000 - $170000 a year
For roles based in San Jose CA the overall market range for Mashgin is typically $150000 - $170000 USD annually. Note that total compensation for this position will be determined by candidates relevant qualifications work experience skills and other relevant factors. This estimate excludes the value of any benefits offered by Mashgin and the potential future value of any other long-term incentives.
Mashgin is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Individuals seeking employment at Mashgin are considered without regards to race color religion national origin age sex marital status ancestry physical or mental disability veteran status gender identity or sexual orientation.
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Key Skills
- Quality Assurance
- Production Budgets
- Production Schedules
- Social Platforms
- Content Development
- Personnel Management
- Client Relationships
- Project Management
- Control Room
- Creative concepts
- Newsgathering
- Show Content
- Video production
- Content Reviews
About Company
Touchless self-checkout system with no barcodes & no wait. We have created the easiest checkout you have ever experienced. Mashgin's A.I.-based technology uses 3D reconstruction, computer vision, and deep learning to identify items.
