Lead Research Mechanical Engineer
Location
Redmond, WA
Level
Senior-Level
Department
Consumer Electronics
Type
Salary
$173,000 - $245,000
Job Description
Posted on:
2026-01-30
Responsibilities
- Lead the mechanical design for specific components, features, or systems.
- Contribute to mechanical solutions as part of a cross-functional team.
- Model, build, test, and refine prototypes and characterization test systems.
- Work across the full product development cycle, from concept to shipping.
- Collaborate and manage work with Asia-based Supply Chain.
- Push state-of-the-art technologies to solve complex mechanical problems.
- Travel to external vendors up to 20%.
Job Requirements
- BS in Mechanical Engineering.
- 8+ years of industry experience in mechanical design.
- Experience in DFM, DFA, statistical tolerance analysis, and CAD.
- Knowledge of material properties (plastics, metal, adhesive, glass).
- Testing and analysis experience (FEA, Simulation, Design of Experiments).
- Knowledge of high-volume manufacturing techniques (stamping, machining, injection molding).
- Preferred qualifications include experience leading mechanical teams and a history of patents.
