Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer



Location: Sunnyvale, CA



Duration: 12 Months

Job Overview:

• We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to design, develop, prototype, and implement mechanical tools, jigs, and fixtures used in electronics disassembly and recycling operations.
• The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical design and hands-on engineering experience, with proficiency in 3D CAD, 2D drawings, BOMs, prototyping, DFM/DFA, and design validation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Mechanical Design and Engineering
• Design mechanical tools, jigs, fixtures, and equipment for electronics disassembly and recycling applications.
• Create detailed 3D part and assembly models, 2D drawings, BOMs, and revision-controlled engineering documentation.
• Develop design concepts through prototyping, testing, and iterative improvements.
• Apply DFM and DFA principles to ensure designs are durable, cost-effective, and manufacturable.
• Design adaptable tooling capable of operating across different facility layouts, equipment configurations, and site-specific requirements.
• Coordinate engineering design changes and maintain appropriate technical documentation.
• Develop and update Standard Operating Procedures as required.
• Prototyping, Testing, and Validation
• Build, assemble, fit, and physically test prototype tools, jigs, and fixtures.
• Conduct hands-on testing in laboratory and operational environments.
• Support tooling and fixture implementation while ensuring applicable Measurement System Analysis requirements are completed.
• Work directly with operations teams to evaluate and validate tools under real-world conditions.
• Support tool commissioning, troubleshooting, training, and deployment activities.
• Travel to different facility locations as needed to support implementation and validation activities.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Engineering Technology, or a related technical field, or equivalent hands-on engineering experience.
• 5 to 10 years of experience in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Design, Tooling, Jig and Fixture Design, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Strong experience with 3D CAD modeling and 2D drawing creation.
• Experience designing and developing mechanical tools, jigs, fixtures, or production equipment.
• Strong understanding of DFM and DFA principles.
• Experience with prototyping, testing, troubleshooting, and design iteration.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to travel to different facility locations as required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Autodesk Inventor and Vault.
• Experience with SolidWorks, Pro E, Creo, Fusion 360, or similar CAD platforms.
• Experience with PLM, PDM, document management, or collaboration systems.
• Experience with Measurement System Analysis and tooling qualification.
• Experience developing SOPs and engineering documentation.
• Familiarity with AI tools for engineering documentation, reporting, and workflow improvement.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, electronics, recycling, or automated equipment environments.