Senior Mechanical Product Design Engineer

NVIDIA is hiring a Senior Mechanical Product Design Engineer in Santa Clara, United States. It pays $132k-$207k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on NVIDIA.

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AI in this role

NVIDIA has pioneered visual computing, the art and science of computer graphics. With our invention of the GPU, the engine of visual computing, the field has expanded to PC games, movie production, product design, medical diagnosis and research. We have an excellent opportunity to join this team where it all begins. We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Product Design Engineer to develop next generation electronic products supporting all business segments, including but not limited to handheld devices, notebooks, desktops, servers, automotive and consumer products. You will be an integral member of a team that defines and develops groundbreaking products from concept through production.

We are looking for an experienced product design professional who is passionate about the opportunity to invent the future. Are you the ideal candidate who has excellent interpersonal skills, mechanical engineering technical background in product development and manufacturing and the desire to be a game changer in the development of the most outstanding products on the market? Then we have a position waiting for you!

What you will be doing:

The position will contribute to the execution of product design either individually or by leading a combination of internal contributors, outside suppliers and Product Design Engineers. The engineer will play a leading role in mechanical architecture definition and product development
Prepare early design concepts and product architecture working with fast-paced industrial and consumer product marketing cycles
Drive all design aspects of mechanical systems, i.e. Structures, Displays, Acoustic, Battery, Antenna and Thermal Systems, etc.
Research ground-breaking technologies, materials and processes
Innovate with Industrial Design to invent groundbreaking products!

What we need to see:

BSME minimum or equivalent experience
3+ years or more experience in product and mechanical design
Designed a broad range of products
Experienced in Design for Manufacturability (DFM), and Design for Assembly (DFA), statistical tolerance analysis techniques, CTF dimensioning, and geometric tolerancing
Excellent 3D CAD experience, i.e. Creo(ProE), Catia, Solidworks, Unigraphics
Understand CTF dimensioning and GD&T
Strong analytical skills and ability to use statistical tools and techniques with a good grasp of finite element analysis theory and mechanical engineering analysis
Flexibility working in a dynamic, results-oriented environment
Experience in manufacturing processes like casting, plastics, sheet metal, etc.
Background in leading resources including consultants, component suppliers, and manufacturing partners
Experience working with supply chains and manufacturers
Experience with processes to realize Industrial Design requirement including quality materials and finishes etc. with a background in Human Factors and Quality is a plus

NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. We have some of the most forward-thinking and hardworking people in the world working for us. If you're creative and autonomous, we want to hear from you!

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and other objective job-related factors. The expected base salary ranges for this position are:
132,000 USD – 207,000 USD for Level 3; and 152,000 USD – 253,000 USD for Level 4.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until November 3, 2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.

NVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.

How we rate this

Senior Mechanical Product Design Engineer at NVIDIA rates 14 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

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●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

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