Mechanical Product Design Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

About Mashgin

Mashgin powers the world's best checkout experience for over 40 million users. Customers just place their items on our kiosks and our AI rings up their entire order in less than a second. With Mashgin, lines are now optional.

Mashgin's technology powers over 1 billion transactions at your favorite locations, including over half of all US professional sports teams, 4,000 convenience stores, major airports, universities, and more.

We’re not just building cutting-edge AI—we’re creating real-world impact and unforgettable experiences. Backed by a well-funded Series B, we’re also one of the rare AI startups that’s already profitable.

Our secret? A culture of extreme ownership, autonomy, and customer obsession. At Mashgin, you’re not just an employee—you’re an owner. We might do things differently than most startups… but then again, most startups aren’t profitable with an army of raving fans behind them.

Position Summary

Mashgin is seeking a Product Design Engineer to join our hardware engineering team. You’ll play a key role in developing the next generation of Mashgin kiosks, working from concept to mass production in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

This is a hybrid role that requires you to be onsite at least 2 days a week in San Jose, CA.

You Will Be

• Owning the mechanical design of major kiosk subsystems and components from concept to production
• Developing innovative, manufacturable designs for sheet metal, injection-molded plastics, CNC-machined parts, and electromechanical assemblies
• Creating and managing BOMs (Bill of Materials), engineering documentation, and 2D manufacturing drawings with proper GD&T and revision control
• Collaborating closely with electrical, thermal, and software engineering teams to integrate multi-disciplinary requirements
• Building and iterating on 3D CAD models, tolerance analyses, and detailed drawings using SolidWorks
• Driving prototype builds, DFM / DFX reviews, and design validation testing with internal teams and external suppliers
• Working directly with domestic and international manufacturing partners to resolve production issues and improve yields
• Contributing to reliability, thermal, EMI / ESD compliance, and safety testing for high-volume deployments
• Supporting product lifecycle activities, including cost reduction, design revisions, and next-gen architecture exploration
• Traveling internationally on occasion (~10%) to support suppliers, manufacturing builds, and validation testing

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

What We Offer

For roles based in San Jose, CA, the overall market range for Mashgin is typically $150,000 - $170,000 USD annually. Note that total compensation for this position will be determined by candidate’s relevant qualifications, work experience, skills, and other relevant factors. This estimate excludes the value of any benefits offered by Mashgin, and the potential future value of any other long-term incentives.

Mashgin is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Individuals seeking employment at Mashgin are considered without regards to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation.

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