Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer at Cypherock, you will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and optimizing mechanical systems for cutting-edge Hardware Security products and solutions. You will collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams, including electrical engineers, software engineers and product designers to bring innovative concepts to life. Your expertise will be essential in ensuring the functionality, reliability and performance of the company's manufacturing and production systems, contributing to the growth and success of the startup.

Key Responsibilities

• Mechanical Design: Lead the design and development of mechanical components and systems for electro-mechanical products, including conceptualization, prototyping and detailed engineering. Ensure designs are aligned with performance goals, manufacturability and cost targets.
• Electo-mechanical Integration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate mechanical components with electrical/electronics & software. Ensure seamless interaction between different subsystems for optimal overall system performance.
• Prototyping and Testing: Build and oversee the development of prototypes for validation and testing purposes. Develop testing protocols, conduct experiments and analyze data to iterate and refine designs for improved functionality and performance.
• Design Optimization: Continuously seek opportunities to enhance the efficiency, reliability and performance of the product and processes. Utilize engineering analysis, simulations and industry best practices to optimize designs.
• Manufacturing Support: Work closely with manufacturing partners to ensure a seamless transition from prototyping to mass production. Provide guidance on design for manufacturing (DFM) principles to facilitate efficient and cost-effective production processes.
• Technical Leadership: Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers within the mechanical engineering team. Foster a collaborative environment that encourages knowledge sharing and skill development.

Position Requirements

• Education: A bachelor's/Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Experience: Typically, 3-8 years of experience in mechanical engineering roles, preferably in the consumer electronics domains.
• Manufacturing and Production Knowledge: Solid understanding of Injection Molding, Sheet Metal, Casting, CNC, 3D Printing and other rapid prototyping systems.
• CAD Proficiency: Proficient in 3D CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks/Fusion360) for creating detailed mechanical designs and assemblies.
• Simulation and Analysis: Experience with engineering simulation and analysis tools for evaluating mechanical designs.
• Prototyping Skills: Familiarity with rapid prototyping techniques and various fabrication methods, such as CNC machining, 3D printing will be preferred.