Responsibilities:
* Design parts and assemblies in CAD using top-down surface modeling
* Work closely with industrial designers to help assess technical feasibility
* Build prototypes at varying levels of fidelity using standard shop and rapid prototyping tools to solve design and engineering challenges
* Support a team of engineers to develop product architectures considering DFM and user experience
* Conduct product testing to validate design decisions
* Participate in engineering and design brainstorms to generate ideas for solving technical and user-centered problems
* Communicate technical work to internal and external stakeholders across different disciplines
* Participate in user testing and research
Qualifications:
* Has or working towards a degree in mechanical engineering or related field
* At least 1 engineering internship or co-op
* Hands-on prototyping skills with basic shop tools
* Portfolio of a variety of projects showcasing your engineering process (concepting, prototyping, CAD, shop experience, teamwork, engineering fundamentals)
Nice to have:
* User research experience
* DFMA experience
* Experience working on consumer products
* Familiar with surface modeling
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