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Acorn Product Development

Mechanical Engineer – Mid-Level

Acorn Product Development

. Lead cross functional teams in designing products with multiple powered DOFs .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeMilpitas • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $110,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in mechanical engineering design and analysis, with a strong focus on transitioning complex electromechanical products into production. Proficient in project management and client interfacing within fast-paced environments, ensuring successful collaboration across cross-functional teams.

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Mechanical Engineering AnalysisProject ManagementSolidWorks ProficiencyElectromechanical Product DevelopmentClient Interfacing Skills

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Hard Skills
Mechanical EngineeringDesign EngineeringKinematics AnalysisStructural AnalysisThermal AnalysisTolerance AnalysisProduct DesignPrototypingMotion ControlComponent Design
Soft Skills
CollaborationCommunicationProblem-SolvingLeadershipClient Management
Tools & Technologies
SolidWorksCreoPrototyping ToolsTesting EquipmentDocumentation Software
Certifications & Qualifications
BSMEMSME
Industry Keywords
RoboticsAutomationLife-ScienceMedical DeviceCross-Functional Team Leadership

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead cross functional teams in designing products with multiple powered DOFs
  • Work with clients to identify requirements, brainstorm, define and develop product solutions
  • Manage project budget, schedule, and deliverables as the primary point of contact with clients
  • Coordinate work with other engineers across multiple offices
  • Create detailed designs and documentation to meet project objectives
  • Identify and perform mechanical engineering analyses
  • Collaborate with ID/UX teams to produce refined product designs
  • Interface with vendors for prototyping, tooling and production
  • Test and evaluate prototypes, tooling and first articles
  • Create project and technical reports as required

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 3-8 years of design and engineering analysis experience
  • BSME or equivalent
  • MSME preferred
  • Experience transitioning at least two complex electromechanical products from early concepts into production
  • Experience preferably in robotics, automation, life-science, or medical device industries
  • Hands-on project management experience leading a cross functional team in a fast-paced product development environment
  • Experience designing molded, sheet metal, cast and machined components
  • Experience with mechanisms; motion control is a plus
  • Mechanical engineering analysis experience in kinematics, structural, thermal and tolerances
  • Proficient with SolidWorks; Creo is a plus
  • Strong client interfacing skills
  • Hands-on shop/lab 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 company events
  • Annual company events