Title: Mechanical Design Engineer
Location: Redmond, WA (hybrid)
Duration: 12+ month contract
Compensation: $70 – 75/hr.
Work Requirements: US Citizen, GC Holders or Authorized to Work in the U.S.

ABOUT THIS FEATURED OPPORTUNITY
We're seeking a driven Mechanical Design Engineer to play a key role in developing next-generation wearable hardware that combines advanced sensing technologies with soft, body-conforming materials. In this role, you'll collaborate with a high-caliber team of researchers, electrical engineers, and materials experts to rapidly develop, prototype, and refine novel hardware concepts that shape the future of wearable technology.

THE OPPORTUNITY FOR YOU

• Design, prototype, build, and iterate electromechanical hardware for next-generation wearable systems.
• Develop mechanical solutions that integrate sensors, flexible electronics, and soft materials into compact wearable form factors.
• Design custom fixtures, tooling, and prototype hardware to accelerate experimentation and validation.
• Partner closely with researchers and cross-functional engineering teams to rapidly evaluate concepts and translate research into robust hardware prototypes.
• Work with manufacturing partners to produce prototype hardware, incorporating Design for Manufacturing (DFM) principles while balancing speed, functionality, and experimental needs.
• Perform mechanical characterization, testing, failure analysis, and root cause investigations to drive design improvements.
• Support multiple rapid design-build-test cycles simultaneously in a fast-paced R&D environment.

KEY SUCCESS FACTORS

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent industry experience.
• 3+ years of experience designing and building hardware prototypes, preferably within wearable consumer electronics or related electromechanical products.
• Experience developing mechanical systems from concept through functional prototype.
• Experience designing components using CAD software such as Siemens NX (preferred), Creo, or SolidWorks.
• Experience integrating PCBAs, flexible circuits (FPCs), sensors, or other electronic components into mechanical assemblies.
• Hands-on prototyping experience utilizing machining, 3D printing, and rapid fabrication techniques.
• Experience designing parts for injection molding and other high-volume manufacturing processes.
• Strong understanding of mechanical fundamentals, tolerance analysis, material selection, and failure analysis.

NICE TO HAVES

• Experience developing wearable consumer electronics or other body-worn devices.
• Experience designing with elastomers, silicones, or other compliant materials.
• Experience integrating haptic technologies, including LRAs, ERMs, voice coils, or similar electromechanical actuators.
• Experience working with sensors or precision electromechanical assemblies.
• Experience collaborating with overseas manufacturing partners to fabricate and iterate prototype hardware.
• Experience with liquid injection molding, overmolding, or other soft-material manufacturing processes.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary R&D organizations with rapidly evolving requirements.

Our benefits package includes: 

• Comprehensive medical benefits
• Competitive pay
• 401(k) retirement plan
• …and much more!

About INSPYR Solutions
Technology is our focus and quality is our commitment. As a national expert in delivering flexible technology and talent solutions, we strategically align industry and technical expertise with our clients' business objectives and cultural needs. Our solutions are tailored to each client and include a wide variety of professional services, project, and talent solutions. By always striving for excellence and focusing on the human aspect of our business, we work seamlessly with our talent and clients to match the right solutions to the right opportunities. Learn more about us at inspyrsolutions.com.

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