Senior Mechanical Product Design Engineer

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Santa Clara, CA, USA
In-Office
132K-253K Annually
Senior level
Artificial Intelligence • Computer Vision • Hardware • Robotics • Metaverse
The Role
Lead mechanical product architecture and design from concept through production for electronic products. Drive mechanical systems (structures, displays, thermal, acoustic, battery, antenna), perform DFM/DFA and tolerance analysis, apply FEA and statistical tools, collaborate with industrial design, suppliers and manufacturers, and research materials and processes.
Summary Generated by Built In

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 the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 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 June 20, 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.

Skills Required

  • BSME or equivalent experience
  • 3+ years experience in product and mechanical design
  • Designed a broad range of products
  • Experience with Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA)
  • Experience with statistical tolerance analysis and CTF dimensioning
  • Understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
  • Excellent 3D CAD experience (Creo/ProE, CATIA, SolidWorks, Unigraphics)
  • Strong analytical skills and ability to use statistical tools; good grasp of finite element analysis (FEA) theory
  • Experience with manufacturing processes (casting, plastics, sheet metal)
  • Background leading consultants, component suppliers, and manufacturing partners
  • Experience working with supply chains and manufacturers
  • Experience realizing industrial design requirements, materials and finishes; background in Human Factors and Quality

NVIDIA Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about NVIDIA and has not been reviewed or approved by NVIDIA.

  • Equity Value & Accessibility Equity awards and a discounted ESPP are highlighted as core parts of total compensation, enabling employees to share in the company’s success. Stock-based compensation and the two-year lookback ESPP are consistently described as especially valuable.
  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage is portrayed as robust, with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision options alongside mental health support and on-site care resources. Employer HSA contributions and wellness perks reinforce the depth of the offering.
  • Retirement Support Retirement programs are depicted as strong, featuring a meaningful 401(k) match with Roth options and support for Mega Backdoor Roth contributions. These elements position long-term savings as a notable advantage of the total rewards package.

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The Company
HQ: Santa Clara, CA
21,960 Employees
Year Founded: 1993

What We Do

NVIDIA’s invention of the GPU in 1999 sparked the growth of the PC gaming market, redefined modern computer graphics, and revolutionized parallel computing. More recently, GPU deep learning ignited modern AI — the next era of computing — with the GPU acting as the brain of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can perceive and understand the world. Today, NVIDIA is increasingly known as “the AI computing company.”

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