Plaud.ai
Mechanical Engineer - San Francisco
San Francisco, CA · Full-time
Sponsorship not specified$170k-$212kDetected 128 days ago
ComplianceSolidWorksCreoMechanical DesignHIPAACommunicationCollaborationTolerance Analysis
About the role
- Plaud Inc. is a Delaware-incorporated, San Francisco-based company pushing the boundary of human-AI intelligence through a hardware-software combination.
- With full ISO 27001, ISO 27701, SOC 2, GDPR, EN18031, and HIPAA compliances, Plaud is committed to the highest standards of data security and privacy protection.
- Plaud is and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer.
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.
- Strong experience in mechanical architecture design, materials selection, tolerance analysis, and product assembly for compact electronic devices.
- Hands-on experience developing functional prototypes and supporting early-stage product validation, including close collaboration with electrical and firmware teams.
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.
- 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).
Nice to have
- Strong communication skills and ability to work in cross-functional and international teams, with fluent English preferred.
Skills
- Define interaction frameworks for next-generation AI hardware devices.
- Prototype and validate interaction concepts with cross-functional teams.
Compensation
- $170K-$212K base salary+performance bonus+Equity.
- Annual offsites.
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: $170K-$212K base salary+performance bonus+Equity.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Top-tier healthcare for employees and dependents, including dental and vision, and a generous employer subsidy.
- Retirement Planning: 401(k) plan for full time employees with company matching.
- Paid Time Off: Unlimited PTO, plus 13 paid holidays.
- New Parent Leave: 12 weeks of paid time off to spend time with your new family, regardless of gender.
- Perks: Best office equipment.
- We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Equal opportunity
- equal opportunity employer.
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