Plaud
Mechanical Engineer - San Francisco
At a Glance
- Location
- San Francisco, California, United States
- Employment
- FULL_TIME
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Department
- Plaud
- Posted
- 2026-03-16
Key Requirements
Required Skills
Domain Knowledge
- Embedded Systems
- Engineering
- Healthcare
- Regulatory
Benefits & Perks
Paid Time Off: Unlimited PTO, plus 13 paid holidays. New P
mance bonus+Equity. Comprehensive Benefits: Top-tier healthcare for employees and
Requirements
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field, with 5+ years of experience in mechanical design for consumer electronics, wearables, or smart hardware products.
Strong experience in mechanical architecture design, materials selection, tolerance analysis, and product assembly for compact electronic devices.
Proficiency in mechanical CAD tools such as SolidWorks, Creo (Pro/E), or NX, and familiarity with 3D prototyping tools and rapid prototyping processes (CNC, 3D printing).
Hands-on experience developing functional prototypes and supporting early-stage product validation, including close collaboration with electrical and firmware teams.
Strong communication skills and ability to work in cross-functional and international teams, with fluent English preferred.
Compensation & Benefits
Founding Team:
Opportunity to join the founding team of this new initiative, with meaningful ownership and impact on a fast-growing startup.
Competitive Compensation:
$150K-$200K base salary+performance bonus+Equity.
Comprehensive Benefits:
Top-tier healthcare for employees and dependents, including dental and vision, and a generous employer subsidy.
Responsibilities
Translate product and industrial design concepts into mechanical architectures and functional prototypes for AI wearable devices.
Design, build, and iterate mechanical prototypes to validate form factor, ergonomics, structural feasibility, and component integration.
Collaborate closely with electrical hardware and firmware engineers to ensure integrated prototype development.
Work with product, industrial design, and engineering teams to support rapid concept iteration and technical feasibility evaluation.
Prepare validated prototype designs and documentation for smooth handoff to the engineering team for further development and mass production.