Senior Product Design Engineer @ Samsara
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Who we are
Samsara (NYSE: IOT) is the pioneer of the Connected Operations™ Cloud. We enable organizations to harness IoT data to develop actionable insights to improve safety, efficiency, and sustainability in industries driving global GDP. Our scope includes agriculture, construction, field services, transportation, and manufacturing.
About the Role
As a Senior Product Design Engineer, you will lead the industrial design, architecture, and engineering of one or more Samsara products from concept to mass production. You will use data-driven insights and hands-on customer engagement to innovate and validate product designs in collaboration with Product Management, Electrical Engineering, Firmware, EPM, and Hardware teams.
- Design, build, and ship hardware products addressing customer needs.
- Balance functionality, cost, usability, and aesthetics.
- Oversee engineering phases from prototyping to mass production.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners.
- Stay up to date with industry trends and manufacturing innovations.
What You Should Bring
Minimum requirements include 5+ years of hardware design experience, a proven ability to manage tradeoffs between design and manufacturability, proficiency in CAD (preferably NX), and a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field. Experience in automotive, outdoor, industrial, or consumer product design is essential. Preference is given to candidates with advanced degrees and extensive experience with JDM manufacturing partners.
Work Environment & Benefits
This is a hybrid role based in San Francisco with 3 days in-office and 2 days remote. Join a high-caliber team in a public company setting that emphasizes growth, innovation, and inclusive culture. Benefit from competitive total compensation, flexible working, health benefits, and more.
Key skills/competency
Senior Product Design Engineer, hardware design, industrial design, CAD, production, manufacturing, prototyping, customer insights, cross-functional collaboration, innovation
How to Get Hired at Samsara
🎯 Tips for Getting Hired
- Customize your resume: Highlight hardware and design experience effectively.
- Showcase relevant projects: Detail your CAD modeling and prototyping achievements.
- Network strategically at Samsara: Connect on LinkedIn and attend industry events.
- Prepare for technical interviews: Practice design trade-offs and case studies.
- Research Samsara culture: Understand their mission and product portfolio.