Product Design EngineerAs a Product Design Engineer, you are considered a go-to expert in one area within Product Design, demonstrating engineering expertise through user- or consumer-focused product influence in multiple cross-functional areas. You participate in a greater team initiative (e.g., publishing technical documents, creating/improving processes/standards, teaching design classes). You own a user or consumer product design area/material/component/system of high complexity, or several user or consumer product design areas/components/systems of moderate complexity.
Note: In accordance with regional legislation, in certain locations the job title for this role might be 'Developer' or 'Consultant' rather than 'Engineer'.Responsibilities include:Considered a "go-to" expert in one area within Product Design. Demonstrate engineering expertise through user- or consumer-focused product influence in multiple cross-functional areas (e.g., RF, Antenna, EE, Sensor, Materials Science, Operations, CM Processes, Sustainability).Apply engineering fundamentals, analyze data, and implement findings at the product level. May solve complex mission-critical issues.Demonstrates Design expertise through user or consumer-focused product influence in an aesthetic area (e.g., Industrial Design, User Experience, Graphical Artwork, Human Factors, CMF, usability/serviceability) where applicable.Execute work independently, identify and communicate program roadblocks.Provide guidance to and may mentor junior engineers.
Actively participate in design reviews and knowledge sharing.Regularly demonstrate unique/innovative system-level solutions.Demonstrate deep technical knowledge in multiple areas to deliver high-quality and reliable mass-production user or consumer products (e.g., sheet metal, machining, anodization, injection molding, coatings, raw materials, packaging, thermals, FEA).May present to management and cross-functional management.Anticipate and address product design issues or risks. Ensure validation of product design and implement design improvement.Find and solve urgent cross-functional, time-dependent issues. May act as drive for cross-functional effort.Participate in a greater team initiative (e.g., publishing technical documents, creating/improving processes/standards, teaching design classes, community contribution activities).Minimum role qualifications requirement:5 years of experience designing mechanical components such as plastic or metal parts, mechanical assemblies, printed circuit boards, or flexes.5 years of experience using computer-aided design (CAD) tools such as 3D MCAD, NX, Creo, or Solidworks.Minimum role qualification requires proficiency in:Design expertiseManufacturing process knowledgeTechnical data analysis and synthesisManufacturing processesTroubleshooting and failure analysisProduct development lifecycleEngineering fundamentalsMaterial properties knowledgeCross-functional technologiesSystems thinkingProduct architectureHardware systems and subsystems integrationWork Location: Mountain View, CA - Hybrid (Tues-Thurs in the office.
Monday & Friday Remote)Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, Normal Business HoursEEO: "Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of – Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans."