Mechanical Engineer - San Francisco

Plaud
San Francisco
Workplace: HybridFull timeUSD 150,000 - 200,000 annuallyFunction: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled TradesExperience: 5+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Communication","Teamwork","Cross-functional","English"]

Develop and prototype mechanical architectures for AI wearables, collaborating with electrical/firmware teams to validate form factor, ergonomics, and component integration; prepare designs for handoff to mass production within Plaud's hardware-software platform.

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Plaud
Plaud
4 months ago

Mechanical Engineer - San Francisco

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Job Summary

Develop and prototype mechanical architectures for AI wearables, collaborating with electrical/firmware teams to validate form factor, ergonomics, and component integration; prepare designs for handoff to mass production within Plaud's hardware-software platform.
Location: San Francisco
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Field Service, Maintenance & Skilled Trades

Key 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.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 150,000 - 200,000 annually
Equity and Bonus:Equity
Perks:Health Insurance401kEquityPaid LeavePaid Holidays

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or 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.
Experience:5+ yearsWearablesConsumer electronicsHardware
Education:Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering
Skills:CommunicationTeamworkCross-functionalEnglish
Languages:English
Tech Stack:SolidWorksCreoNXCNC3D printing

Company Brief

Plaud
Builds AI-native hardware and software note-taking devices and apps (Plaud NOTE, NotePin) that record, transcribe, summarize, and extract insights from conversations to boost professional productivity.
Industry: Hardware Devices
Company Size: Medium (51 to 250 employees)
Revenue: USD 100M to 250M
Growth: Scaleup
Funding: Bootstrapped
Headquarters: San Francisco, United States
Founded: 2021
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