Mechanical Designer

Hardware Designer 1 – Mechanical / Additive Manufacturing

Location: Fremont, CA (100% Onsite)

Duration: 24-Month Contract with possible extensions or Contract-to-Hire

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 40 hours/week, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM PT

Pay Rate: Up to $47.00/hour

Position Summary

We are seeking a Hardware Designer / Mechanical Designer to support additive manufacturing, mechanical design, rapid prototyping, and advanced manufacturing processes. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with NX 3D CAD, mechanical design of sheet metal and machined components, and familiarity with PLM systems.

This role will support the development and optimization of additive manufacturing processes and products while collaborating with engineering, manufacturing, and product teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and support additive manufacturing (AM) processes and technologies, including 3D printing, rapid prototyping, direct digital manufacturing, and layered manufacturing.
• Evaluate material, process, and design interdependencies to optimize additive manufacturing solutions.
• Apply 3D CAD, solid modeling, and computer-aided engineering methods to support product development.
• Create and modify mechanical designs, models, assemblies, and engineering documentation.
• Design components and assemblies, particularly sheet metal and machined parts.
• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and manufacturing requirements.
• Troubleshoot material, process, and part-related issues, including defects, porosity, and dimensional concerns.
• Develop and execute test methods, inspection procedures, and failure analysis activities.
• Research and evaluate new additive manufacturing technologies and materials.
• Support continuous improvement and reliability initiatives for AM equipment and processes.
• Develop work instructions and technical documentation for manufacturing processes.
• Support training of manufacturing personnel, machinists, and technicians on new processes and methods.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, and product teams to resolve technical issues and improve production processes.

Required Qualifications

• 5 years of relevant mechanical design, hardware design, manufacturing, or additive manufacturing experience preferred.
• Strong hands-on experience with Siemens NX 3D CAD is required.
• Candidates must have either:
• Current/recent professional experience using NX, or
• At least 2 years of prior professional NX experience.
• Solid mechanical design experience with sheet metal and machined components.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and manufacturing processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience supporting prototype development, manufacturing, testing, or process improvement.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Teamcenter PLM or similar product lifecycle management systems.
• Experience with additive manufacturing, 3D printing, rapid prototyping, or digital manufacturing.
• Experience with materials, manufacturing processes, defect analysis, or failure analysis.
• Knowledge of CAD-based design optimization and manufacturing documentation.
• Experience developing manufacturing work instructions or training materials.

Pride Global offers eligible employee's comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Pride Global and its affiliates are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Fair Chance Employment

Pride Global and its affiliates are a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.