Mechanical Engineer, Soft Goods Design
Location
San Francisco, CA
Level
Mid-Level
Department
Consumer Electronics
Type
Salary
$266,000 - $295,000
Job Description
Posted on:
2026-06-12
Responsibilities
- Design and integrate compliant or flexible materials into mechanical subsystems.
- Leverage FEA tools to characterize material behavior under operational loads.
- Develop test methods and validation protocols for soft components.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transition prototypes into manufacturable designs.
- Source and evaluate materials with supply chain partners.
- Work with contract manufacturers on various fabrication methods.
- Document material specifications and analyze system-level tradeoffs.
Job Requirements
- Degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
- Experience with A-surface and cosmetic component development.
- Familiarity with environmental or durability testing.
- Experience integrating soft components into hardware systems.
- Experience working with contract manufacturers.
- Familiarity with material characterization methods.
- Experience transitioning prototypes into production designs.
