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Sesame · 5 hours ago

Mechanical Engineer, Product Design

positionBellevue, WA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
money$175K/yr - $280K/yr
date10+ years exp

Sesame is a company focused on designing lifelike computers that integrate voice companions into daily life. They are seeking a Mechanical Engineer to drive the development of mechanical systems for wearable hardware, requiring significant expertise in product design and collaboration across various domains.

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Responsibilities

Architect, design, simulate, prototype, and ship mechanical systems and components in wearable form factors
Generate models, drawings, simulations, and specifications to support internal and external partners in the design and manufacture of mechanical components
Mechanical subject-matter-expert supporting efficient collaboration with Electrical, Firmware, ID, and soft goods experts to solve complex integration problems
Primary point of contact for identifying, evaluating, and directing materials and fabrication partners
Travel as needed for product or prototype development

Qualification

Wearable product designMechanical designElectromechanical integrationComputer Aided Design (CAD)Material properties knowledgeHigh-volume manufacturing techniquesPrototyping skillsDecisivenessCollaborationResults-oriented

Required

10+ years of relevant work experience with product design
7+ years of relevant work experience with wearable product design
Experience with complex electromechanical integration, including sensors, cameras, batteries, antennas, and audio systems, in very small form factors
Working knowledge of material properties, such as plastics, metal, adhesive, and glass
Experience shipping products in a lead or principal engineer role
Expert with Computer Aided Design (CAD) tools & mechanical simulation tools
Knowledge of high-volume manufacturing techniques (stamping, machining, 3D printing, injection molding, etc)
BS or MS in ME or equivalent

Preferred

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering
10+ years of experience in a consumer electronics company
In-depth knowledge in one or more areas within Product Design
Experience shipping wearable electronics with significant ID/Cosmetic constraints

Benefits

401k matching
100% employer-paid health, vision, and dental benefits
Unlimited PTO and sick time
Flexible spending account matching (medical FSA)

Company

Sesame

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Sesame is a voice tech startup focused on developing AI voice assistants that create natural and emotionally resonant conversations.
dateFounded in 2022
location
San Francisco, California, USA
people-size11-50 employees
web-link
http://www.sesame.com

H1B Sponsorship

Sesame has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2021 (2)

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$307.62M
Key Investors
Andreessen Horowitz
2025-10-21Series B· $250M
2023-11-01Series A· $47.5M
2023-09-12Seed· $10.12M

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