Remote Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer Jobs
Remote mechanical manufacturing engineer jobs are open across the U.S. at remote-first firms and distributed product teams in sectors like industrial equipment, defense, and consumer electronics. Employers hiring remotely right now include Saint-Gobain and Positron AI. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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About Positron
Positron AI develops custom hardware systems that accelerate AI inference, delivering step-function gains in performance per dollar and performance per watt over GPU-centric approaches. Our mission is to create the world’s best AI inference systems.
Position Overview
As a Senior Mechanical Engineer at Positron AI, you will own the mechanical, thermal-mechanical, and enclosure design of our AI inference platforms—from carrier-board mechanical integration and chassis design through rack-level packaging of our Asimov-based systems. You will ensure that the structural, thermal, and manufacturability characteristics of our high-power hardware meet the demands of high-density HPC and data center environments, and you will serve as the primary mechanical interface to our contract manufacturers and custom-part fabricators. This is a high-impact role requiring deep expertise in electromechanical design for high-performance electronic systems and the ability to drive designs from concept through volume production with external partners.
Key Responsibilities
- Mechanical Design Ownership: Own the mechanical design of enclosures, chassis, and carrier-board mechanical integration for rack-mount (1U/2U) inference systems—including spatial studies, conceptual and detailed design, solid models, drawings, BOMs, and tolerance stack-up analysis.
- Thermal & Structural Analysis: Lead thermal-mechanical and structural design and simulation for high-TDP ASIC platforms—heatsinks, cold plates, retention hardware, airflow, and shock/vibration—partnering with electrical and thermal teams to meet air- and liquid-cooled performance targets.
- Manufacturer Engagement: Act as the primary mechanical lead and Positron representative for contract manufacturers, ODMs, and custom-part fabricators (sheet metal, injection molding, die casting, MIM, cable) through EVT, DVT, pilot, and production ramp.
- DFx & Cost Reduction: Lead detailed DFM/DFA reviews—tolerances, assembly sequence, poka-yoke, part reduction and standardization, and DFMEA—to reduce unit cost and improve design robustness.
- Fixtures & Packaging: Develop and qualify custom electromechanical fixtures supporting assembly and test, and own product packaging design, transit qualification, and implementation.
- Validation & Governance: Own mechanical test-plan creation (structural, thermal, environmental), support EMC/EMI shielding and regulatory needs, and manage the mechanical risk register, ECOs, and technical escalations to keep programs on schedule for pilot and manufacturing ramps.
Required Qualifications
- Experience: BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering and 7+ years designing electromechanical and enclosure hardware for high-performance electronic systems, spanning the full NPI lifecycle from concept through volume production.
- Mechanical Design & Analysis: Proven expertise in 3D CAD (SolidWorks and/or Creo), detailed drawings and GD&T, tolerance stack-up analysis, and structural/thermal simulation (e.g., SolidWorks Simulation/Flow, Ansys).
- Systems & Manufacturing: Experience with rack-mount or high-density electronic packaging, and direct experience selecting, qualifying, and managing custom-part suppliers and contract manufacturers—including global partners—through EVT/DVT/pilot phases.
- DFx Discipline: Demonstrated track record applying DFM/DFA and FMEA to drive cost, quality, and manufacturability in high-volume or high-complexity production environments.
- Collaboration: Strong ability to write clear mechanical specifications and communicate trade-offs across electrical, thermal, ASIC, firmware, and operations teams.
Preferred Qualifications
- AI/ML or HPC Hardware: Background in mechanical and thermal design for AI/ML accelerators, servers, or other high-power data center hardware.
- Advanced Thermal: Experience correlating CFD and thermal-mechanical simulations to real-world air- or liquid-cooled performance (heatsinks, cold plates, manifolds).
- Compliance & Environmental: Experience driving hardware through EMC/EMI shielding, environmental qualification (shock, vibration, thermal), and packaging/transit testing; familiarity with FCC/CE and RoHS/REACH.
- Credentials: Certifications such as Certified SolidWorks Professional, Ansys, DFMA, or packaging qualification (ISTA); relevant patents; and business/finance acumen (e.g., an MBA) connecting design decisions to cost and profitability.
Leveling & Scope
While this role is currently posted at a specific level, we are a growth-oriented organization and are open to hiring at a more senior level for the right candidate. Please note that this job description serves as a focused but generalized overview of the role; specific responsibilities and impact expectations will be tailored to the experience and seniority of the final hire.
Why Join Us?
- Build groundbreaking AI hardware with a small, high-caliber team.
- Own mechanical and thermal outcomes that directly define the success of the Titan “super-intelligence-in-a-box” platform.
- Competitive compensation (salary + equity) and comprehensive benefits.
- Flexible, supportive environment with room for technical growth and innovation.
Compensation & Benefits
The base salary range for this role is $185,000 – $250,000.
Please note that the figures provided represent the base salary range only and do not include other elements of our total compensation package, equity, or comprehensive benefits.
At Positron AI, we value the unique expertise each candidate brings. While the range above reflects our typical expectation for the position, we reserve the flexibility to exceed this range for candidates whose specialized skills, significant experience, or unique qualifications fall outside the standard scope of the role. Final offers are determined based on a variety of factors, including internal equity, and individual impact.
Equal Opportunity Employer. If you’re excited about the role but don’t meet every bullet, we’d still love to hear from you.
About Positron
Positron AI develops custom hardware systems that accelerate AI inference, delivering step-function gains in performance per dollar and performance per watt over GPU-centric approaches. Our mission is to create the world’s best AI inference systems.
Position Overview
As a Senior Mechanical Engineer at Positron AI, you will own the mechanical, thermal-mechanical, and enclosure design of our AI inference platforms—from carrier-board mechanical integration and chassis design through rack-level packaging of our Asimov-based systems. You will ensure that the structural, thermal, and manufacturability characteristics of our high-power hardware meet the demands of high-density HPC and data center environments, and you will serve as the primary mechanical interface to our contract manufacturers and custom-part fabricators. This is a high-impact role requiring deep expertise in electromechanical design for high-performance electronic systems and the ability to drive designs from concept through volume production with external partners.
Key Responsibilities
- Mechanical Design Ownership: Own the mechanical design of enclosures, chassis, and carrier-board mechanical integration for rack-mount (1U/2U) inference systems—including spatial studies, conceptual and detailed design, solid models, drawings, BOMs, and tolerance stack-up analysis.
- Thermal & Structural Analysis: Lead thermal-mechanical and structural design and simulation for high-TDP ASIC platforms—heatsinks, cold plates, retention hardware, airflow, and shock/vibration—partnering with electrical and thermal teams to meet air- and liquid-cooled performance targets.
- Manufacturer Engagement: Act as the primary mechanical lead and Positron representative for contract manufacturers, ODMs, and custom-part fabricators (sheet metal, injection molding, die casting, MIM, cable) through EVT, DVT, pilot, and production ramp.
- DFx & Cost Reduction: Lead detailed DFM/DFA reviews—tolerances, assembly sequence, poka-yoke, part reduction and standardization, and DFMEA—to reduce unit cost and improve design robustness.
- Fixtures & Packaging: Develop and qualify custom electromechanical fixtures supporting assembly and test, and own product packaging design, transit qualification, and implementation.
- Validation & Governance: Own mechanical test-plan creation (structural, thermal, environmental), support EMC/EMI shielding and regulatory needs, and manage the mechanical risk register, ECOs, and technical escalations to keep programs on schedule for pilot and manufacturing ramps.
Required Qualifications
- Experience: BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering and 7+ years designing electromechanical and enclosure hardware for high-performance electronic systems, spanning the full NPI lifecycle from concept through volume production.
- Mechanical Design & Analysis: Proven expertise in 3D CAD (SolidWorks and/or Creo), detailed drawings and GD&T, tolerance stack-up analysis, and structural/thermal simulation (e.g., SolidWorks Simulation/Flow, Ansys).
- Systems & Manufacturing: Experience with rack-mount or high-density electronic packaging, and direct experience selecting, qualifying, and managing custom-part suppliers and contract manufacturers—including global partners—through EVT/DVT/pilot phases.
- DFx Discipline: Demonstrated track record applying DFM/DFA and FMEA to drive cost, quality, and manufacturability in high-volume or high-complexity production environments.
- Collaboration: Strong ability to write clear mechanical specifications and communicate trade-offs across electrical, thermal, ASIC, firmware, and operations teams.
Preferred Qualifications
- AI/ML or HPC Hardware: Background in mechanical and thermal design for AI/ML accelerators, servers, or other high-power data center hardware.
- Advanced Thermal: Experience correlating CFD and thermal-mechanical simulations to real-world air- or liquid-cooled performance (heatsinks, cold plates, manifolds).
- Compliance & Environmental: Experience driving hardware through EMC/EMI shielding, environmental qualification (shock, vibration, thermal), and packaging/transit testing; familiarity with FCC/CE and RoHS/REACH.
- Credentials: Certifications such as Certified SolidWorks Professional, Ansys, DFMA, or packaging qualification (ISTA); relevant patents; and business/finance acumen (e.g., an MBA) connecting design decisions to cost and profitability.
Leveling & Scope
While this role is currently posted at a specific level, we are a growth-oriented organization and are open to hiring at a more senior level for the right candidate. Please note that this job description serves as a focused but generalized overview of the role; specific responsibilities and impact expectations will be tailored to the experience and seniority of the final hire.
Why Join Us?
- Build groundbreaking AI hardware with a small, high-caliber team.
- Own mechanical and thermal outcomes that directly define the success of the Titan “super-intelligence-in-a-box” platform.
- Competitive compensation (salary + equity) and comprehensive benefits.
- Flexible, supportive environment with room for technical growth and innovation.
Compensation & Benefits
The base salary range for this role is $185,000 – $250,000.
Please note that the figures provided represent the base salary range only and do not include other elements of our total compensation package, equity, or comprehensive benefits.
At Positron AI, we value the unique expertise each candidate brings. While the range above reflects our typical expectation for the position, we reserve the flexibility to exceed this range for candidates whose specialized skills, significant experience, or unique qualifications fall outside the standard scope of the role. Final offers are determined based on a variety of factors, including internal equity, and individual impact.
Equal Opportunity Employer. If you’re excited about the role but don’t meet every bullet, we’d still love to hear from you.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote mechanical manufacturing engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a closely related engineering discipline
- Proficiency in CAD software such as SolidWorks, CATIA, or Siemens NX
- Experience with Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies
- Knowledge of GD&T and engineering drawing interpretation for production environments
- Hands-on experience with manufacturing processes including machining, stamping, or injection molding
- Familiarity with FMEA, PPAP, or APQP quality and product launch processes
Tips for Your Remote Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer Job Search
Show async collaboration skills on your resume
Remote mechanical manufacturing employers want engineers who can run design reviews, document change orders, and resolve tolerancing questions without real-time back-and-forth. Call out specific tools you've used for async technical communication, like PLM systems, shared CAD vaults, or structured design review workflows.
Build a portfolio of documented design decisions
Remote hiring managers can't walk a factory floor with you, so your portfolio does that work. Include annotated CAD files, GD&T callouts, DFM notes, and manufacturing process rationale that shows how you think through problems independently and hand off work clearly to distributed teams.
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote mechanical manufacturing engineer openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your background and apply directly without sorting through unrelated listings. Check it regularly, since distributed teams often move quickly once remote positions open.
Prepare your remote setup for technical interviews
Many remote engineering interviews include live CAD walkthroughs or screen-shared design critiques. Have your modeling software open, your portfolio files accessible, and a stable connection ready before the call. Demonstrating fluency in a shared remote environment signals you're ready to work that way day to day.
Remote Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote mechanical manufacturing engineer job?
Target companies with distributed engineering teams, particularly in industrial automation, defense contracting, and hardware-focused startups that have adopted remote workflows. Remote employers screen for CAD proficiency, familiarity with PLM and product lifecycle tools, and the ability to coordinate design reviews asynchronously. Candidates who document their project contributions clearly, communicate technical decisions in writing, and show comfort with self-directed work stand out in remote hiring.
Which companies hire remote mechanical manufacturing engineers?
Remote mechanical manufacturing engineer roles are posted by Saint-Gobain and Positron AI and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These tend to be remote-first manufacturers, distributed defense contractors, and hardware companies with engineering teams spread across multiple time zones.
Can you get a remote mechanical manufacturing engineer job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level roles are harder to land because employers expect you to troubleshoot independently without in-person oversight from day one. Candidates can build credibility through senior capstone projects, freelance CAD work, or contributing to open-source hardware initiatives. Companies that run structured remote internship pipelines or hire junior engineers onto established distributed teams are the most accessible starting points.
Do you need a degree for remote mechanical manufacturing engineer jobs?
Usually, but remote employers weigh demonstrated skills alongside formal credentials. A portfolio showing CAD models, tolerancing work, or manufacturing process documentation can offset a non-traditional background. Some distributed teams, especially at smaller hardware startups, prioritize verifiable output over degree requirements when candidates bring strong tool fluency and a record of shipping physical products.
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