Remote Machine Design Engineer Jobs
Remote Machine Design Engineer jobs are in active demand across the U.S., with remote-first firms and distributed engineering teams hiring for CAD-driven design, mechanical systems, and product development roles in sectors from industrial automation to medical devices. Employers hiring remotely right now include Atlas Technologies, Lockheed Martin, and Atlassian. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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WHY DO WE NEED YOU?
As an Application Engineer III on the OEM Team, you will provide technical leadership for strategic original equipment manufacturer (OEM) customers across North America. You will combine hands-on application engineering, customer engagement, and commercial insight to influence platform specifications, solve complex manufacturing challenges, and deliver measurable value through abrasive products, processes, and systems. This highly collaborative role partners with customers and cross-functional teams—including Sales, Product Management, R&D, Marketing, and Manufacturing—to move technical projects from initial scope through testing, validation, implementation, and documentation. What will you do? • Lead complex customer application projects: Plan and execute engineering evaluations, trials, and testing for key technical accounts, OEMs, and priority markets. • Translate needs into solutions: Define project requirements, troubleshoot technical challenges, and align abrasive system recommendations with OEM and end-user specifications. • Validate and communicate value: Develop clear technical documentation, analyses, and presentations that demonstrate performance, productivity, quality, and commercial value. • Build strategic customer relationships: Engage with end users, OEMs, technical centers, and technology partners to identify opportunities, strengthen partnerships, and support growth. • Shape technical strategy: Collaborate with the Senior Application Engineering Technical Leader and business partners on programs that defend existing business, improve customer performance, and expand market share. • Advance technology and capability: Translate customer needs into new product characteristics, contribute to process measurement and analysis methods, support intellectual property generation, and enhance internal technical capabilities. • Develop others: Support internal and external training on abrasive products, processes, and application technology.
IS THIS JOB FOR YOU?
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or an equivalent technical discipline. • Five or more years of experience in abrasive application engineering or a closely related technical field. • Five or more years of experience in Sales or Product Management, with in-depth knowledge of abrasives. • Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and confidence working in laboratory, production, and customer-site environments. • Demonstrated technical problem-solving ability, mechanical aptitude, and hands-on project leadership. • Experience with abrasive products, processes, and system-level application challenges. • Ability to work independently, manage projects from inception through completion, and collaborate effectively in a highly matrixed organization. • Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and stakeholder-management skills; proficiency with Microsoft Office. • Ability to read and interpret technical engineering drawings and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing is preferred. • Ability to travel approximately 50% to customer sites, technical centers, OEM locations, and internal meetings.
TO MAKE SURE NOTHING IS FORGOTTEN
Certain locations require pay information be provided in job postings. Saint-Gobain aims to deliver a comprehensive Total Rewards package to support our employees’ wellbeing and help improve daily life for themselves and their families. We believe in the importance of pay transparency in what we offer potential candidates. Provided is the national pay range for this position, which is $92000 to $142000 per year. However, the base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for an annual bonus. Saint-Gobain is committed to helping you and your family be well in all aspects of your life. Be Well. Be You brings together inclusive programs and meaningful resources to support all aspects of your physical, emotional, financial, and social well-being. Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best fit their individual needs. • Health and Well-being – Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work. • Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance • Healthcare Saving Account and Flexible Spending Account options • LiveWell Wellness Program • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave • Retirement and Protection - Helping to make the future life you want a reality. • 401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP) Cash Balance Pension Plan • Company-provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability • Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness and • Accident Insurance • Additional Benefits – Helping shape the experience and impact you want • Commuter Benefits • Group Legal • Identity Theft Protection • Auto and Home Insurance • Pet Insurance and Discounts • Back-up Child and Elder Care • PerkSpot Employee Discount Program • Volunteer Day
LEGAL STATEMENT
Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans. Applicants for roles based in Washington state or remote roles that would be worked from Washington state are encouraged to direct any concerns regarding the state’s Pay Transparency laws to the SGNA HR Compliance team at SGNA_HR_Compliance@saint-gobain.com.
Job Reference: USA15642
WHY DO WE NEED YOU?
As an Application Engineer III on the OEM Team, you will provide technical leadership for strategic original equipment manufacturer (OEM) customers across North America. You will combine hands-on application engineering, customer engagement, and commercial insight to influence platform specifications, solve complex manufacturing challenges, and deliver measurable value through abrasive products, processes, and systems. This highly collaborative role partners with customers and cross-functional teams—including Sales, Product Management, R&D, Marketing, and Manufacturing—to move technical projects from initial scope through testing, validation, implementation, and documentation. What will you do? • Lead complex customer application projects: Plan and execute engineering evaluations, trials, and testing for key technical accounts, OEMs, and priority markets. • Translate needs into solutions: Define project requirements, troubleshoot technical challenges, and align abrasive system recommendations with OEM and end-user specifications. • Validate and communicate value: Develop clear technical documentation, analyses, and presentations that demonstrate performance, productivity, quality, and commercial value. • Build strategic customer relationships: Engage with end users, OEMs, technical centers, and technology partners to identify opportunities, strengthen partnerships, and support growth. • Shape technical strategy: Collaborate with the Senior Application Engineering Technical Leader and business partners on programs that defend existing business, improve customer performance, and expand market share. • Advance technology and capability: Translate customer needs into new product characteristics, contribute to process measurement and analysis methods, support intellectual property generation, and enhance internal technical capabilities. • Develop others: Support internal and external training on abrasive products, processes, and application technology.
IS THIS JOB FOR YOU?
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or an equivalent technical discipline. • Five or more years of experience in abrasive application engineering or a closely related technical field. • Five or more years of experience in Sales or Product Management, with in-depth knowledge of abrasives. • Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and confidence working in laboratory, production, and customer-site environments. • Demonstrated technical problem-solving ability, mechanical aptitude, and hands-on project leadership. • Experience with abrasive products, processes, and system-level application challenges. • Ability to work independently, manage projects from inception through completion, and collaborate effectively in a highly matrixed organization. • Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and stakeholder-management skills; proficiency with Microsoft Office. • Ability to read and interpret technical engineering drawings and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing is preferred. • Ability to travel approximately 50% to customer sites, technical centers, OEM locations, and internal meetings.
TO MAKE SURE NOTHING IS FORGOTTEN
Certain locations require pay information be provided in job postings. Saint-Gobain aims to deliver a comprehensive Total Rewards package to support our employees’ wellbeing and help improve daily life for themselves and their families. We believe in the importance of pay transparency in what we offer potential candidates. Provided is the national pay range for this position, which is $92000 to $142000 per year. However, the base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for an annual bonus. Saint-Gobain is committed to helping you and your family be well in all aspects of your life. Be Well. Be You brings together inclusive programs and meaningful resources to support all aspects of your physical, emotional, financial, and social well-being. Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best fit their individual needs. • Health and Well-being – Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work. • Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance • Healthcare Saving Account and Flexible Spending Account options • LiveWell Wellness Program • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave • Retirement and Protection - Helping to make the future life you want a reality. • 401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP) Cash Balance Pension Plan • Company-provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability • Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness and • Accident Insurance • Additional Benefits – Helping shape the experience and impact you want • Commuter Benefits • Group Legal • Identity Theft Protection • Auto and Home Insurance • Pet Insurance and Discounts • Back-up Child and Elder Care • PerkSpot Employee Discount Program • Volunteer Day
LEGAL STATEMENT
Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans. Applicants for roles based in Washington state or remote roles that would be worked from Washington state are encouraged to direct any concerns regarding the state’s Pay Transparency laws to the SGNA HR Compliance team at SGNA_HR_Compliance@saint-gobain.com.
Job Reference: USA15642
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Who's Hiring
- Atlas Technologies23
- Lockheed Martin12
- Atlassian11
- Whatnot9
- Indeed6
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software20
- Hospitality & Tourism5
- Retail3
- Consulting & Professional Services3
- Electronics & Hardware2
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote machine design engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a closely related engineering discipline
- Proficiency in 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks, CREO, or Inventor
- Working knowledge of GD&T per ASME Y14.5 standards
- Experience with FEA tools such as ANSYS or SolidWorks Simulation
- Familiarity with manufacturing processes including machining, sheet metal, and injection molding
- Professional Engineer license or EIT certification preferred for senior-level roles
Tips for Your Remote Machine Design Engineer Job Search
Build a portfolio that shows remote design process
Remote employers can't watch you work, so your portfolio has to do it for them. Include design intent writeups, revision histories, and annotated drawings that show how you think through mechanical problems, not just finished models.
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote machine design engineer openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your CAD toolkit and mechanical specialty and apply directly without digging through unfiltered general boards.
Demonstrate async collaboration skills upfront
Remote machine design teams rely on written handoffs, shared CAD libraries, and markup tools like PDMLink or Windchill. Call out your experience with async design reviews and cloud-based file management in your resume and cover letter.
Target companies with distributed engineering teams
Remote machine design roles are most common at companies already operating across multiple sites or time zones. Look for job postings that mention distributed teams, global engineering groups, or multi-site product development as signals that remote culture is established.
Remote Machine Design Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote machine design engineer job?
Remote machine design engineer roles go to candidates who can demonstrate self-direction and clear written communication alongside strong CAD and mechanical design skills. Remote employers screen for proficiency in tools like SolidWorks, CATIA, or Creo, comfort working asynchronously across distributed teams, and the ability to review design files and give feedback without in-person collaboration. A portfolio of documented design projects, including revision histories and design rationale, gives you a concrete edge over candidates who only list software on a resume.
Which companies hire remote machine design engineers?
Remote machine design engineer roles are posted by Atlas Technologies, Lockheed Martin, and Atlassian and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Remote-first manufacturers, defense contractors with distributed engineering teams, and medical device companies with product development pipelines are among the most consistent sources of remote machine design openings.
Can you get a remote machine design engineer job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level machine design engineer roles are harder to land because employers expect you to work through design problems independently without on-site mentorship. Remote-first startups and smaller product companies are more open to entry-level candidates than large enterprise engineering teams. What opens the door is a portfolio of CAD work, even from coursework or personal projects, combined with demonstrated ability to document your design decisions clearly and communicate progress in writing.
Do you need a degree for remote machine design engineer jobs?
Usually, but not always. Most remote employers expect a degree in mechanical engineering or a closely related field, and many job postings list it as a requirement. That said, remote employers also weigh your CAD proficiency, portfolio quality, and demonstrated ability to deliver finished designs independently. Candidates who can show real design work, solid modeling skills, and a history of moving projects from concept to completion can sometimes offset the absence of a formal degree, particularly at smaller companies.
Which industries hire the most remote machine design engineers?
Remote machine design engineer roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Hospitality & Tourism, and Retail, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors rely on distributed engineering teams that collaborate across time zones using shared CAD environments and async review workflows, making remote machine design work a natural fit.
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