Hybrid Mechanical Engineer

at Plaud

• Job title: Mechanical Engineer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $150,000 - $200,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Assembly
• Location requirements: Hybrid, San Francisco, United States

About the role

• Mechanical Engineer designing and building prototypes for AI wearable devices at Plaud Inc. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure integrated prototype development.

Responsibilities

• Translate product and industrial design concepts into mechanical architectures and functional prototypes for AI wearable devices.
• Design, build, and iterate mechanical prototypes to validate form factor, ergonomics, structural feasibility, and component integration.
• Collaborate closely with electrical hardware and firmware engineers to ensure integrated prototype development.
• Work with product, industrial design, and engineering teams to support rapid concept iteration and technical feasibility evaluation.
• Prepare validated prototype designs and documentation for smooth handoff to the engineering team for further development and mass production.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, with 5+ years of experience in mechanical design for consumer electronics, wearables, or smart hardware products.
• Strong experience in mechanical architecture design, materials selection, tolerance analysis, and product assembly for compact electronic devices.
• Proficiency in mechanical CAD tools such as SolidWorks, Creo (Pro/E), or NX, and familiarity with 3D prototyping tools and rapid prototyping processes (CNC, 3D printing).
• Hands-on experience developing functional prototypes and supporting early-stage product validation, including close collaboration with electrical and firmware teams.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in cross-functional and international teams, with fluent English preferred.

Benefits

• Top-tier healthcare for employees and dependents, including dental and vision, and a generous employer subsidy.
• 401(k) plan for full time employees with company matching.
• Unlimited PTO, plus 13 paid holidays.
• 12 weeks of paid time off to spend time with your new family, regardless of gender.
• Minimum of 3x in office per week.
• New hires are equipped with their choice of new top-of-the-line laptops and workstation setups.
• Best office equipment. Annual offsites. Free office drinks and snacks.