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Product Design Engineer

HP IQ
Location
San Francisco, CA
Posted
26 days ago
Department
Design Engineering
Salary
$107,400-$155,700
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Recently completed Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Product Design Engineering, or a related technical field
  • Experience using 3D CAD software (Siemens NX preferred) to design mechanical components and assemblies
  • Hands-on experience building, prototyping, and testing mechanical designs
  • Strong understanding of fundamental mechanical engineering principles
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to apply engineering fundamentals to open-ended design challenges
  • Ability to communicate technical concepts and present work effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences
Nice to have
  • Experience developing consumer products through internships, academic projects, research, personal projects, or professional experience
  • Knowledge of a variety of materials and scalable manufacturing processes, such as injection molding, machining, sheet metal, casting, or additive manufacturing
  • Experience with machine tools and prototyping equipment, such as 3D printers, laser cutters, mills, and lathes
  • Familiarity with engineering drawings, GD&T, tolerance analysis, and design for manufacturing and assembly (DFM/DFA)
  • Experience designing and executing mechanical tests or experiments and analyzing the resulting data
What the job really is

As a Product Design Engineer at HP IQ, you will engage in the design and development of innovative consumer devices, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Your responsibilities will include creating 3D CAD models, building prototypes, conducting engineering analyses, and working closely with manufacturing partners to transition designs from concept to production. This role emphasizes hands-on prototyping and problem-solving in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Long term/short term disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
Things to weigh
  • Salary range provided is broad, with final salary dependent on multiple factors
  • The role requires collaboration across various disciplines, which may require adaptability and strong communication skills
  • The position is based in San Francisco, which may imply a higher cost of living
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