Mechanical Engineer

Acorn Product Development

. Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership across multiple projects.

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeMilpitas • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $120,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in mechanical engineering design and development, with a strong focus on product solutions in robotics and automated hardware systems. Proficient in client interfacing and project management, ensuring successful collaboration across teams and stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

BSME Or MSME5+ Years Engineering Design ExperienceSolidWorks ProficiencyInjection Molded Component DesignClient Interfacing Skills

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Hard Skills

Mechanical Engineering AnalysisTolerance AnalysisFEACFDFluidics DesignHeat TransferShock & Vibration AnalysisEngineering Documentation PreparationProduct DevelopmentPrototyping

Soft Skills

Technical LeadershipMentoringCollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

SolidWorksCreo

Certifications & Qualifications

BSMEMSME

Industry Keywords

RoboticsLife SciencesConsumer ProductsNetworkingAutomated Hardware Systems

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership across multiple projects.
Support the development and maintenance of accurate project plans and proposals.
Work with clients to identify requirements; brainstorm, define and develop product solutions.
Collaborate with ID/UX/UI and EE teams to produce refined product designs.
Identify and perform mechanical engineering analyses.
Create detailed designs/documentation to meet project objectives.
Interface with vendors for prototyping, tooling & production.
Test and evaluate prototypes, tooling and first articles.
Create project and technical reports as required.
Provide business and technical management of internal and external partner teams.
Serve as a single point of contact for clients regarding technical, budget/financial, and schedule information.

Requirements

What you’ll need

BSME (MSME preferred).
5+ years of hands-on work in engineering design and development.
Demonstrated success developing products in robotics, life sciences, consumer, networking, automated hardware systems.
Hands on experience designing injection molded, sheet metal and machined components.
Proficient with SolidWorks (Creo a plus) and preparing engineering documentation for production release.
On-the-job analysis experience in at least three of the following areas: tolerance analysis; FEA and/or CFD; fluidics design; heat transfer; shock & vibration.
Experience managing complex electromechanical products from early concept into production.
Strong client interfacing skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salaries
Paid time off
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability benefits
401k
Health care spending accounts
Quarterly and annual company events