Mechanical Design Engineer (Early Career)

About the role

We are seeking an early‑career Mechanical Design Engineer to support the development and testing of our commercial citrus juicer, bulk juicer, and factory processing line. The role involves validating mechanical designs with FEA tools, creating designs from concepts, and ensuring manufacturability in collaboration with manufacturing partners and electrical engineers.

Key responsibilities

• Develop mechanical systems and commercial products from initial concepts.
• Validate designs using FEA simulations and ensure compliance with NSF food safety standards.
• Refine designs following DFM principles for scalable production.
• Integrate electro‑mechanical and fluid management systems.
• Collaborate with design teams in Brazil, Hong Kong and China, and work with manufacturing partners.
• Perform hands‑on prototyping and occasional travel to China for partner coordination.

Required profile

• Proven experience in mechanical systems design and product development.
• Strong CAD skills and experience with FEA software (SolidWorks Simulation, ANSYS or similar) for structural and thermal analysis.
• Knowledge of DFM principles and material selection for production‑ready, food‑safe models.
• Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced environment.
• Fluent in English and Mandarin.

Required skills

• Mechanical design
• CAD (SolidWorks)
• FEA software (SolidWorks Simulation, ANSYS)
• DFM principles
• Material selection for food‑contact applications
• Electro‑mechanical integration