Staff Mechanical Design Engineer

Headquartered in San Diego, California, Inseego Corp. (Nasdaq: INSG) is an industry pioneer in intelligent device-to-cloud solutions that extend the network edge, enabling wireless coverage, multi-gigabit data speeds, low latency, and security to deliver highly reliable internet access. Our innovative mobile and fixed wireless access (FWA) solutions incorporate the most advanced technologies (including 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 6, SD-WAN, SASE, and others) into a wide range of products that provide robust connectivity indoors, outdoors, and in the harshest industrial environments. Inseego products and SaaS solutions are designed and developed in the USA.


Position Overview:

Inseego is seeking a Staff Mechanical Design Engineer to work onsite in San Diego, Ca. This role supports the design, testing, and documentation of best-in-class, high-volume wireless mobile and fixed communication products from concept through production. The individual will lead mechanical design efforts for plastic, sheet metal, die-cast, and rubber components, delivering manufacturable, IP67-compliant solutions using advanced CAD, simulation, and prototyping techniques. Working hands-on in a fast-paced environment, the role requires independent project planning, close collaboration with vendors and cross-functional teams, and clear communication of design tradeoffs and proposals. The position also involves thorough technical documentation, analysis of design and test data, and contribution to thermal, EMI/ESD, and other performance evaluations as needed.


Responsibilities :

• Design plastic, sheet metal, die-cast, and rubber parts for indoor/outdoor wireless consumer products.
• Demonstrated ability to prototype, design, and develop products that are successfully manufactured in high volume and are IP67 waterproof complaint.
• In-depth knowledge of Creo/Pro ENGINEER software, demonstrable skills in creating complex surfaces and parts, assemblies and 2D drawings.
• Work hands-on in a fast-paced environment. Ability to deal with ambiguity/uncertainty and a willingness to try new/challenging things.
• Maintain relationships with vendors and initiates part orders for prototypes.
• Independently plan, manage and prioritizes tasks/projects, tracks progress toward overall goals, and provides periodic updates to management.
• Thoroughly document all aspects of the design via detail mechanical part drawings.
• Compiles and evaluates design and test data, prepares technical specifications, analyzes technical data to determine specifications.
• Additional tasks may include empirical thermal, ESD and EMI analysis, and product label design.
• Ability to effectively communicate design proposals and negotiate options.

Required Qualifications:

• Requires a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering and a minimum of 7 years of experience in the fields of Product Design and/or mechanical engineering in high-end consumer electronics or a similar consumer-oriented field.
• Must have at least 7 years of experience with plastic injection, sheet metal, and diecast part design.
• Must have at least 7 years of experience with Creo/Pro ENGINEER 3D CAD and Windchill PLM.
• Must have at least 7 years of experience with thermal simulation software (Flotherm preferred)
• Must have at least 7 years of experience with FEA software (Creo Mechanica preferred)
• Experience in mobile device battery cell packaging, and touch screen structure preferred.
• Understanding of tolerance analysis RSS.
• Must have good written and communications skills to work with internal development teams, vendors and Contract Manufacturers both foreign and domestic.
• Some international travel is required.

Salary Range : $117,000-$150,000
This base pay range will vary depending on experience, qualifications, and location. Your recruiter will be happy to discuss all that Inseego has to offer!


Inseego is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming), sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions or breastfeeding), gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability or legally protected medical condition, family care status, military or veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected classification under federal, state and local law.