Principal Electro-Mechanical Engineer, Anaheim

Position:
Principal Electro-Mechanical Engineer (New Product Development)
Location:
Weekly hybrid near Anaheim, CA
Terms
: Direct-hire
Compensation
: $140,000 to 160,000 annual base salary
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Partnered with a client who has been honored as a Best Place to Work in SoCal for three consecutive years **********) - offering more than a job, they offer a career journey!
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Seking a
Principal Electro-Mechanical Engineer
to lead the development of a brand-new product from early concept through production launch.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys turning early ideas into manufacturable, market-ready products and owning the full engineering lifecycle.
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You'll define product architecture, solve complex mechanical challenges, and collaborate closely with industrial design partners, ODMs, and contract manufacturers to deliver innovative, scalable solutions.
This is a hands-on engineering role with a leadership mindset who thrives in ambiguity and enjoys building from the ground up.
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What You'll Do
Own mechanical product development from concept through production
Define requirements, performance targets, system architecture, and key tradeoffs
Perform hands-on design, analysis, and troubleshooting across mechanical, electrical, and firmware interfaces
System integration and ensure performance and manufacturability
Guide testing strategy, validation plans, and review lab and field results
Analyze data to drive design improvements and corrective actions
Create and manage BOMs and design documentation
Partner with ODMs and contract manufacturers to ensure cost, quality, and production readiness
Apply structured design and quality tools (FMEA, RCCA, design reviews)
Support patent development and technical documentation
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field (Master's preferred)
7+ years of mechanical / electro-mechanical product development experience
Proven experience leading products from concept through production
Strong mechanical fundamentals and independent problem-solving ability
Experience with CAD (SolidWorks preferred), BOM ownership, and vendor collaboration
Familiarity with structured problem-solving and risk tools (FMEA, RCCA)
Knowledge of thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid systems
Vacuum pump or fluid-handling experience is a plus
Willingness to travel up to 20% (1 international travel/year)
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status.
We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.