Staff Mechanical Engineer
Company: Amadeus Search
Location: New York City
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Role: Staff Mechanical Engineer Location: New York City |
Full-time | On-site Compensation: $110k – $200k Equity About the
Role This role is a senior mechanical engineering position
responsible for leading product-level mechanical design from
concept through mass production. As the Staff Mechanical Engineer,
you will own the mechanical architecture of consumer hardware
products, prototype rapidly, collaborate with overseas
manufacturing partners, and set the bar for mechanical engineering
quality and best practices. If you have deep experience in consumer
electronics, strong hands-on prototyping skills, and the ability to
balance rigor with startup speed, this role offers significant
ownership and long-term leadership potential. What You Will Do Lead
Mechanical Design – Drive design and development of rugged,
compact, high-performance hardware from initial concepts to global
mass production. Prototype Rapidly – Build, test, and iterate using
3D printing, machining, and pre-production methods across all
development stages. Establish Best Practices – Define documentation
standards, testing processes, and design guidelines to elevate
engineering quality. Supplier Collaboration – Work directly with
overseas tooling and molding partners, including on-site support in
China for DFM, tooling validation, and production optimization.
Hands-On Debugging – Troubleshoot molding parameters, evaluate
production issues, and ensure finishing quality during builds.
Reliability Ownership – Create and run reliability test plans;
determine what should be tested and how. Cross-Functional
Partnership – Collaborate with industrial design, electrical
engineering, firmware, and manufacturing teams for well-balanced
product development. Innovate in Wearables & IoT – Advance
integration techniques for antennas, waterproofing, and device
miniaturization. What You Will Bring 10 years of mechanical
engineering experience in high-volume consumer electronics,
wearables, or IoT products . Strong fundamentals in plastic and
metal part design , with SolidWorks CAD preferred. Hands-on
experience with injection molding, die casting, machining,
stamping, adhesives, and MIM . Deep prototyping experience using 3D
printing, machining, and other rapid validation methods. Proven
success collaborating with overseas suppliers, including on-site
work and cross-cultural communication. Strong analytical ability
using FEA, engineering calculations, and judgment to predict
performance before prototyping. Experience creating and executing
reliability and validation testing for consumer electronics.
End-to-end product ownership, from industrial design integration
through sustaining engineering. Ability to operate effectively in a
fast-paced environment, making smart tradeoffs between speed and
rigor. Compensation & Perks Salary: $110k – $200k Equity: Included
Work Policy: On-site in NYC Benefits Flexible PTO Medical, dental,
and vision coverage Access to wellness and virtual care programs
Annual charitable stipend Complimentary access to company hardware
products Additional gifting benefits for friends and family Why
Join Lead mechanical design for next-generation consumer hardware
Prototype rapidly and bring products from concept to production at
scale Collaborate closely with international manufacturing partners
Set engineering standards and shape a growing hardware team Work
hands-on to solve complex mechanical challenges in wearables and
IoT Contribute to high-impact products in a fast-paced hardware
environment
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