What are the responsibilities and job description for the Product Design Engineer position at OSI Engineering, Inc.?
globally leading consumer device company based in Austin, TX is looking for Product Design Engineer to join their team.
Job Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with industrial designers, product integrity, hardware, software, and technology groups to refine & execute on the design of the product.
- Develop initial product layouts. Generate concepts, prototype, demonstrate & test to drive down-selection.
- Partner with external vendors & internal manufacturing teams to optimize designs for function, cosmetics and manufacturability.
- Ensure design meets requirements throughout its lifecycle by performing stress, tolerance, and failure analysis.
Minimum Qualifications:
- BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
- Strong foundation in engineering fundamentals including solid mechanics, materials science, heat transfer, mechanism design, and manufacturing processes.
- 3 years of experience in a mechanical engineering role.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly present design concepts, contribute to brainstorming sessions, and collaborate effectively across teams.
- Understanding of manufacturing processes such as injection molding, die casting, sheet metal fabrication, and machining, with opportunities to further develop high-volume manufacturing design expertise.
- Familiarity with metrology, fixture design concepts, computer-aided design (CAD), statistical process control (SPC), and failure analysis methodologies.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in consumer electronic design
- Experience in designing for mass production
- A sense of ownership
Type: Contract
Duration: 9 months with extension
Work Location: Austin, TX (hybrid or onsite)
Pay rate: $59.00 - $74.00/hr (DOE)
Salary : $59 - $74