Fellow · 1 month ago
Product Design Engineer, Electrics (Lead)
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$180K/yr - $200K/yr
7+ years expFellow is dedicated to helping people brew great coffee at home, focusing on innovation and community. The Product Design Engineer, Electrics (Lead) will lead the design and development of consumer hardware products, ensuring they meet high standards of functionality and user experience while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
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Responsibilities
Hands-on ownership of product design and development activities: CAD, analysis, characterization, testing, prototyping, preproduction builds to mass production
Partner with industrial design, engineering and operations teams to ensure products meet quality, cost and timeline targets
Oversee the end-to-end design and development of consumer hardware products, focusing on connected home appliances like coffee makers, kettles, and grinders
Create detailed 3D models, CAD designs, and engineering drawings
Perform sensor and system characterization
Perform calculations related to fluid mechanics and heat transfer
Perform material selections for challenging applications
Support regulatory compliance efforts
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure designs meet product specifications, technical requirements, and business goals
Lead the generation of new ideas, driving designs related to product functionality, and user experience
Utilize rapid prototyping to test design concepts and gather feedback
Oversee testing for performance, durability, reliability and user interaction, ensuring product designs meet quality standards
Iterate on designs based on feedback from internal stakeholders and external users
Provide technical leadership and guidance to the design team, mentoring other engineers and promoting a collaborative work environment
Lead regular design reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members
Work closely with manufacturing and supply chain teams to ensure that designs are optimized for cost-effective production
Oversee the design for manufacturability (DFM) process to minimize production issues and ensure a seamless transition from prototype to mass production
Work with TPMs to manage manufacturing partners and suppliers
Facilitate communication both internally and externally
Help determine priorities and objectives
Work with TPMs to communicate project status, risks, and milestones to key stakeholders
Ensure all product designs comply with relevant safety, regulatory, and industry standards
Maintain comprehensive documentation throughout the design and development process
Work closely with the Hardware Engineering, Product Management and Program Management Office (PMO) to develop resource plans and program schedules
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Product Design, or equivalent experience
7+ years of experience in product design and development, with a focus on consumer hardware products
Proven experience leading design projects from concept to mass production, preferably in the connected home appliance sector
Experience with packaging electronics and related challenges
Experience with mechanism design
Mechatronics experience including selecting, qualifying and integrating sensors, actuators, valves, etc
Experience with heat transfer applications and thermal management
Experience with multiple mechanical fabrication processes (injection molding, die casting, CNC machining, sheet metal, casting, extrusion, hydroforming, etc.)
Able to manage large CAD databases. (SolidWorks, Creo, etc.). Able to create detailed technical drawings
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes such as injection molding, die casting, CNC machining, sheet metal, casting, extrusion, hydroforming, etc
Experience in rapid prototyping, product testing, and validation
Excellent understanding of product development lifecycle, DFM principles, and quality assurance practices
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and inspire teams
Passion for innovation and a keen eye for aesthetics, functionality, and user experience
Ability to travel - up to 10%
Preferred
Experience working on connected devices (IoT) or smart appliances
Experience with mechanism design
Mechatronics experience including selecting, qualifying and integrating sensors, actuators, valves, etc
Familiarity with electronics integration, including sensors, connectivity modules, and embedded systems
Experience with sustainability and eco-friendly design principles
Knowledge of regulatory standards for consumer electronics
Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with evolving requirements
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team
Benefits
Competitive compensation including employee equity plan
Generous paid time off plan
401k with company contribution after 6 months of employment
Medical/dental/vision insurance
Better Yourself Wellness credit & Better Your Community donation matching
Monthly Fitness Stipend
Summer Fridays
Paid Parental Leave
Generous discount on Fellow products
Company
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Fellow specializes in product design and brings ideas from sketchbook to a kitchen table.
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$40.31MKey Investors
NextWorld Evergreen
2022-06-15Series B· $30M
2021-08-01Series A· $10M
2015-04-24Seed· $0.31M
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