Senior Product Design Engineer

Summary

Join Samsara, a pioneer in the Connected Operations™ Cloud, as a Hardware Product Design Mechanical Engineer. You will be responsible for the design and engineering of Samsara products, from concept to mass production. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, leverage data-driven insights, and work closely with manufacturing partners. This role requires a deep understanding of customer needs and a commitment to delivering exceptional products on time and within budget. You will play a key role in shaping the future of physical operations and will have the opportunity for significant career growth within a rapidly expanding company. The position requires a hybrid work model with a presence in the San Francisco headquarters. Samsara offers a competitive compensation package and benefits.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience shipping hardware programs at scale in partnership with partners overseas
• Proven record navigating tradeoffs between design, manufacturability, schedule, and cost in a cross-functional environment
• Experience developing and launching electromechanical components or products in mass production
• Demonstrated experience designing for automotive, outdoor, industrial, or consumer products
• Proficiency in plastic/metal part design, CAD modeling, and drafting, preferably using NX
• BS degree in mechanical engineering or related field
• Ability to travel up to 10% (domestic and international) when necessary
• Hybrid (Tuesday-Thursday) presence onsite in our San Francisco Headquarters

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and ship impactful products that address customer needs and expand the scope and capability of the Samsara Platform
• Evaluate system feature tradeoffs and define product specifications in concert with product management and cross-functional engineering teams
• Drive the development process through all phases including engineering feasibility, proof of concept prototyping, detailed design, validation, mass production, and go-to-market
• Validate products against both internal and external metrics through engineering evaluation, rigorous product quality testing, customer field testing, and return analysis
• Own the full customer hardware experience including the industrial design, packaging, and installation of our products
• Leverage our JDM manufacturing partners to achieve performance, cost, and schedule goals
• Research and stay abreast of the latest industry trends in core technologies, manufacturing capabilities, vendor offerings, and market needs to drive product innovation
• Champion, role model, and embed Samsara’s cultural principles (Focus on Customer Success, Build for the Long Term, Adopt a Growth Mindset, Be Inclusive, Win as a Team) as we scale globally and across new offices

Preferred Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience shipping high-volume hardware programs at scale
• MS degree in mechanical engineering or related field
• Experience shipping products with JDM partner teams in a leveraged development model
• Experience with ruggedized product design, including IP sealing, vibration, and harsh environments
• Experience integrating camera and antenna technologies in smart products, vehicles, or equipment applications
• Significant hands-on experience working with customer feedback to make better product decisions

Benefits

• Health benefits
• Samsara for Good charity fund
• Remote and flexible working