Mechanical Engineer

Post Date

Apr 16, 2026

Location

Sunnyvale,
California

ZIP/Postal Code

94089
US
Jun 15, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract

Category

Mechanical Engineering

Req #

SJC-cf31e07f-d6ab-4322-87b7-a927a6806aa3

Pay Rate

$60 - $75 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

Insight Global is looking for a Product Design Engineer to join of the world's leading social networking companies.At Reality Labs, our work is at the forefront of new computing and human input technologies. To develop this hardware, we require a Mechanical Engineer with rapid prototyping, fixture development, and mechanical testing experience to contribute to our EMG wristband program. We seek someone with the curiosity to research and investigate the design and functionality of a new class of wearable technology, with a focus on electromyography (EMG) signal quality and skin-electrode contact optimization. In this role, you will prototype and rework design concepts, generate fixture designs, make engineering drawings, execute testing, and analyze results. The role is 100% in-office in NYC.

Job Responsibilities:
- Research, design, develop, manufacture, and test wearable devices with a focus on rapid prototyping and device rework/repair
- Design mechanical test fixtures for both subsystem and system-level characterization and generate testing procedures
- Plan and execute Design of Experiments (DOEs) to evaluate key performance indicators for a wearable product
- Execute mechanical testing to characterize hardware using both standard and custom testing procedures, including 3-point bend testing for band stiffness and environmental testing
- Analyze test data against hardware specifications and contribute to the development of new KPI specs
- Assist on device failure analysis and conduct root cause investigations
- Provide 2D/3D CAD models of fixture and prototype concepts
- 100% in-office and lab work in NYC to include prototype assembly and rework, fixture development, and mechanical testing

Pay range: $50-70/hr

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Required Skills & Experience

1. Mechanical design for consumer electronics (NX, SolidWorks, or equivalent parametric CAD)
2. Hands-on prototyping and fabrication (3D printing, CNC, fixture design, bench-level assembly and debug)
3. DFM experience with injection molding and/or sheet metal (tolerance stackups, GD&T, vendor drawing packages)

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Experience with wearable devices or miniaturized assemblies
Familiarity with textile integration or flexible materials
Comfort with test fixture design and bench-level reliability testing
Working knowledge of thermal and structural FEA

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.