Top Mechanical Design Engineer Jobs in San Francisco Bay Area, CA

Design and deliver mechanical subsystems from concept through production: translate requirements into CAD, drawings, BOMs, and verification plans; lead prototyping, FEA and first-principles analysis, test campaigns, supplier handoffs, and cross-functional integration to meet mass, life, and reliability targets.

Lead mechanical development of automated ground systems from concept to field deployment. Design structures, precision mechanisms, electromechanical assemblies; prototype, validate, and ensure manufacturability, reliability, safety, and operational usability while partnering cross-functionally and with suppliers.

Design and develop Plasma-Enhanced CVD reactor systems and components, lead prototyping and manufacturing, produce drawings, collaborate with vendors and teams, troubleshoot and improve reactor performance and yield.

Design, prototype, and iterate mechanical subsystems from concept to working hardware. Use CAD, perform hand calculations and FEA as needed, select materials and tolerances, build prototypes with 3D printing and CNC, and integrate mechanical designs with electronics, motors, sensors, and control systems in an on-site San Francisco environment.

Lead end-to-end mechanical/electromechanical subsystem development from requirements through production sustainment. Create CAD/GD&T drawings, perform hand-calcs and FEA, plan and execute verification tests, design fixtures, and qualify suppliers. Drive manufacturability, reliability metrics, cross-functional tradeoffs, and mentor or set technical standards depending on level.

Lead end-to-end mechanical design for battery and power distribution hardware from requirements through production. Design enclosures, busbars, and housings to meet structural, thermal, EMI, and manufacturability requirements; perform analyses (FEA, tolerance stacks, hand calculations), create production CAD and drawings, develop and execute verification tests, qualify suppliers, and provide technical leadership or mentorship.

The Mechanical Design Engineer will lead sustaining engineering, develop next-gen products, manage prototyping, create CAD models, and document designs.

Lead design and analysis of precision electro-mechanical subsystems for a metal 3D printer, produce parts and assemblies, manage BOM/revision control and sourcing, perform rapid prototyping and metrology-based testing, maintain machine tools, and collaborate across mechanical, electrical, materials, and software teams to move designs into manufacturing.

Design and develop manufacturable hardware for networking products, collaborating across teams to ensure reliable and user-friendly designs.

The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer will design electric powertrain components through the entire product lifecycle, including calculations, CAD design, prototyping, and optimizing manufacturing processes.

Responsible for designing and developing vehicle body structures for an autonomous ATV, ensuring performance across extreme conditions using CAD and FEA tools, and collaborating with team members on integrated vehicle architectures.

Responsible for developing mechanical test equipment, leading design efforts, performing FEA and thermal analyses, and maintaining product documentation. Collaborates with cross-functional teams, and surveys materials and vendors for optics activities.

The role involves designing electromechanical solutions for telecom systems, focusing on mechanical designs, thermal management, and product development. Responsibilities include overseeing prototype builds, collaborating with teams, and applying best practices in engineering.

The Mechanical Design Engineer will create 3D models and 2D drawings for fire suppression systems in battery energy storage systems, ensuring regulatory compliance and collaboration with engineering teams.

Lead design, characterization, and productionization of flexible, compliant components for robotic platforms. Use FEA to model material behavior, develop durability test methods, source materials, collaborate with supply chain and contract manufacturers, and document specifications. Investigate field failures and iterate designs to meet manufacturability and performance targets.

Lead design, integration, and sustaining engineering of mechanical subsystems for robotic platforms. Create and maintain CAD models, drawings, and tolerancing; build and test prototypes; develop validation and test methods; support DFM/DFA and transition to manufacturable assemblies; collaborate with cross-functional teams and manufacturing partners; investigate failures and drive iterative improvements toward production readiness.

Lead propulsion hardware design from concept through flight qualification and integration. Perform design trade studies, detailed CAD design, structural/thermal/fluid analyses, prototype assembly and tooling, test hardware, analyze data, diagnose issues, and present design reviews.

The Mechanical Design Engineer will lead the design and development of energy storage products, manage a team, and ensure integration with other engineering disciplines.

As an Opto-Electronic Mechanical Development Engineer, you'll develop mechanical designs, perform analyses, collaborate with teams, and ensure product reliability.

Lead high-visibility R&D projects as a Mechanical Design Engineer, overseeing reactor system design, development, and manufacturing processes while troubleshooting existing designs.

The Staff Mechanical Design Engineer will lead mechanical and plumbing system designs, ensure code compliance, participate in field construction, and collaborate across disciplines.

The Mechanical Engineer - Hydronics will own the hydronic distribution architecture for modular data centers, focusing on design, commissioning, and serviceability of liquid-cooled systems.

Collaborate on mechanical designs for data center systems, validating performance, overseeing construction, and ensuring designs meet quality benchmarks.