ByteDance
Product Design Mechanical Engineer / Architect- Pico- San Jose San Jose Regular
ByteDance, San Jose, California, United States, 95199
Product Design Mechanical Engineer / Architect- Pico- San Jose
Location: San Jose
Team: Technology
Employment Type: Regular
Job Code: A153328
About Team PICO is a leading VR/AR platform with independent innovation and R&D capabilities, focusing on VR all-in-one technology. PICO is committed to offering immersive and interactive VR experiences to our customers, including providing tailor-made solutions for our enterprise clients in the fields of education and healthcare.
Responsibilities
Face the challenge of structural architecture for future MR and AR device prototyping’s, including ultra-light-weight AR glasses and futuristic MR headsets. Hands‑on design in CAD, lead prototype validation and function testing’s.
Innovate to enhance product durability, tactile quality, surface texture, and ergonomic comfort while minimizing overall weight. Estimate product weight and conduct tradeoffs with functions.
Own product‑level architecture as well as key module‑level prototypes. Identify project key path and validation sequence. Define prototype milestones. Demonstrate convincing innovations, features and improvements. Solve problems in a creative but practical way.
Work with suppliers & manufacturers to optimize and execute design into functional prototypes. Pay attention to details, including reliability, cosmetics, manufacturability, functionality and more.
Prototype closely with industrial designers, optical engineers, electrical engineers, firmware engineers, human factor engineers and software engineers for optimized outcomes.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications
M.S. OR Ph.D. in mechanical engineering, product design engineering.
5+ years of industrial experience in mechanical design and part manufacturing.
Successful experience with product‑level mechanical architecture and structural design.
Hands‑on experience with early product prototypes.
Self‑motivated and rapid‑paced to drive and lead project timeline.
Preferred Qualifications
Familiar with system‑level consumer electronics architecture.
Experience in electronics, firmware, software, electrical‑mechanical, optical‑mechanical or other engineering subjects is preferred.
Job Information The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $162,400 – $408,000 annually.
Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.
Benefits Employees have day‑one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short‑term and long‑term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others.
Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).
Equal Opportunity For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates: Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
Reasonable Accommodation ByteDance is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://tinyurl.com/RA-request.
Why Join ByteDance Inspiring creativity is at the core of ByteDance's mission. Our innovative products are built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and enrich life - a mission we work towards every day.
As ByteDancers, we strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our Company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.
Diversity & Inclusion ByteDance is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At ByteDance, our mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.
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Team: Technology
Employment Type: Regular
Job Code: A153328
About Team PICO is a leading VR/AR platform with independent innovation and R&D capabilities, focusing on VR all-in-one technology. PICO is committed to offering immersive and interactive VR experiences to our customers, including providing tailor-made solutions for our enterprise clients in the fields of education and healthcare.
Responsibilities
Face the challenge of structural architecture for future MR and AR device prototyping’s, including ultra-light-weight AR glasses and futuristic MR headsets. Hands‑on design in CAD, lead prototype validation and function testing’s.
Innovate to enhance product durability, tactile quality, surface texture, and ergonomic comfort while minimizing overall weight. Estimate product weight and conduct tradeoffs with functions.
Own product‑level architecture as well as key module‑level prototypes. Identify project key path and validation sequence. Define prototype milestones. Demonstrate convincing innovations, features and improvements. Solve problems in a creative but practical way.
Work with suppliers & manufacturers to optimize and execute design into functional prototypes. Pay attention to details, including reliability, cosmetics, manufacturability, functionality and more.
Prototype closely with industrial designers, optical engineers, electrical engineers, firmware engineers, human factor engineers and software engineers for optimized outcomes.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications
M.S. OR Ph.D. in mechanical engineering, product design engineering.
5+ years of industrial experience in mechanical design and part manufacturing.
Successful experience with product‑level mechanical architecture and structural design.
Hands‑on experience with early product prototypes.
Self‑motivated and rapid‑paced to drive and lead project timeline.
Preferred Qualifications
Familiar with system‑level consumer electronics architecture.
Experience in electronics, firmware, software, electrical‑mechanical, optical‑mechanical or other engineering subjects is preferred.
Job Information The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $162,400 – $408,000 annually.
Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.
Benefits Employees have day‑one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short‑term and long‑term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others.
Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).
Equal Opportunity For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates: Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
Reasonable Accommodation ByteDance is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://tinyurl.com/RA-request.
Why Join ByteDance Inspiring creativity is at the core of ByteDance's mission. Our innovative products are built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and enrich life - a mission we work towards every day.
As ByteDancers, we strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our Company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.
Diversity & Inclusion ByteDance is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At ByteDance, our mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.
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