NETGEAR
Consumer
Sr.ProductDesignEngineer
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“Sr. Product Design Engineer at NETGEAR. Skills: Product Design, mechanical engineering, Creo/PTC software, plastic injection molding design. Design, evaluate, test, document, and improve products. Work closely with product design team”
What You'll Achieve.
ensure project goals for performance, cost, and schedule are met
Industry & Context.
Travel internationally as required
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
BSME or equivalent experience, mechanical engineering fundamentals required, Minimum 5-6 years of experience in Product Design and/or mechanical engineering in computer hardware or a similar consumer-oriented field, In-depth knowledge of Creo/PTC software, demonstrable skills in creating complex surfaces, parts, assemblies, and drawings, Understanding of die casting, plastics, adhesives, stamping, machining, and rapid prototyping, Understanding of tolerance analysis, Expertise in plastic injection molding design, Extensive design experience with high-volume, low-cost products, Effective leadership, organization, and project management skills, Proven ability and willingness to take ownership of projects and get the job done with minimal supervision, Experience successfully leading projects through pilot, mass production, and beyond
Nice to Have
Experience with Agile database systems is a plus
What You'll Do.
Work closely with product design team
Work closely with product marketing
Work closely with industrial design teams
Work closely with mechanical engineering teams
Work closely with ODM partners
Customize existing products
Ensure project goals met
Collaborate with suppliers
Manage fabrication vendors
Manage design of plastic enclosures
Manage design of metal enclosures
Manage tooling of plastic enclosures
Manage tooling of metal enclosures
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work closely with the product design team; Work closely with product marketing; Work closely with internal industrial design and mechanical engineering teams; Work closely with ODM partners; Collaborate closely with second- and third-tier suppliers; Manage outside consultants and fabrication vendors; Self-starter who works well on a team
Process & Methodology
project management skills, leadership, organization, Take a leadership role to ensure project goals for performance, cost, and schedule are met, Experience successfully leading projects through pilot, mass production, and beyond
Full Job Description
The NETGEAR Product Design team is a group of highly skilled cross-disciplinary designers working together across continents and cultures in a friendly, fast-paced, and inspiring environment. We design and deliver technology products to a wide range of customers under our brands: Orbi, Nighthawk, and NETGEAR. As a member of the Product Design team, you will lead the design, testing, performance, documentation, and production of networking hardware for retail and small business markets. These are high-volume products manufactured in Asia, and the successful candidate will manage the design and tooling of plastic and metal enclosures from concept through production for home and small-to-medium office use. This is a hybrid role, expected to be onsite 3 days a week in our Richmond, BC office. Key Responsibilities - Design, evaluate, test, document, and improve products and components. - Work closely with the product design team, product marketing, internal industrial design and mechanical engineering teams, and ODM partners to create new products or customize existing ones. - Take a leadership role to ensure project goals for performance, cost, and schedule are met. - Collaborate closely with second- and third-tier suppliers. - Manage outside consultants and fabrication vendors. - Travel internationally as required. Required Qualifications - BSME or equivalent experience. - Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals required. - Minimum 5-6 years of experience in Product Design and/or mechanical engineering in computer hardware or a similar consumer-oriented field (can include relevant internship experience). - In-depth knowledge of Creo/PTC software, including demonstrable skills in creating complex surfaces, parts, assemblies, and drawings. - Understanding of die casting, plastics, adhesives, stamping, machining, and rapid prototyping. - Understanding of tolerance analysis. - Expertise in plastic injection molding design. - Extensive design experience with high-volume,
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