Overview
Product Design Engineer Jobs in Mountain View, CA at The Judge Group
Title: Product Design Engineer
Company: The Judge Group
Location: Mountain View, CA
Job Title: Product Design Engineer (Mechanical)
Work Location
Mountain View, CA (Hybrid)
- Onsite: Tuesday–Thursday
- Remote: Monday & Friday
Work Schedule
Monday–Friday, standard business hours
Role Overview
We are seeking a skilled Product Design Engineer to support the design and development of mechanical components and assemblies for cutting-edge hardware products. This role requires strong expertise in CAD modeling, mechanical design principles, and hands-on engineering support throughout the product lifecycle.
Minimum Qualifications
- Proven experience in designing mechanical components and assemblies, including:
- Plastic parts
- Metal parts
- Mechanical assemblies
- Printed circuit boards (PCBs) and flex circuits
- Hands-on experience with computer-aided design (CAD) tools, such as:
- NX
- Creo
- SolidWorks
- Other 3D MCAD software
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop mechanical components and assemblies from concept through production
- Create detailed 3D CAD models and 2D drawings for manufacturing
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including electrical, manufacturing, and validation engineering
- Support prototype builds, testing, and design iterations
- Optimize designs for manufacturability (DFM), reliability, and cost efficiency
- Participate in design reviews and incorporate feedback into design improvements
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working on consumer electronics or hardware products
- Familiarity with design for manufacturing (DFM) and design for assembly (DFA) principles
- Knowledge of materials such as plastics, sheet metal, and machined components
- Exposure to tolerance analysis and GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing)
- Experience supporting prototyping and product validation cycles
