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Remote Product Development Engineer jobs are open across the U.S. in sectors like consumer electronics, medical devices, industrial equipment, and software-driven hardware, with openings at remote-first manufacturers, distributed product teams, and technology companies hiring from mid-level to principal engineer. Employers hiring remotely right now include Analog Devices, Xcerra, and FormFactor. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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- Duration: 6 Months
- Location: 100% Remote (U.S. Based Preferred)
- Travel Requirement: None. No domestic or international travel is required for this position.
- Work Authorization: Candidates must be authorized to work in the applicable jurisdiction without sponsorship.
We are seeking an experienced Senior Design Engineer for a 6-month contract assignment to support the design, development, simulation, and documentation of semiconductor test hardware. This position will drive standard design as well as facilitate prototype and early production hardware design, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality control to ensure hardware meets specifications and functions as required in a high-volume semiconductor test environment. Direct customer communication will be required to understand application requirements, explain Cohu’s capabilities, define project scopes, and manage expectations considering risk and scheduling requirements. The successful candidate will have extensive experience with SolidWorks, SolidWorks PDM, mechanical design, engineering analysis, and semiconductor test hardware. Experience with ANSYS, DriveWorks, and Oracle is highly desirable. This position will collaborate closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain, and Customers to develop robust solutions that meet performance, reliability, quality, and cost objectives.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Design and develop semiconductor test contactors, alignment frames, sockets, and plug-and-play interface solutions.
- Create detailed 3D models, assemblies, drawings, and engineering documentation using SolidWorks.
- Develop designs that meet customer requirements, manufacturability objectives, and reliability targets.
- Support new product introduction (NPI) activities from concept through production release.
- Perform tolerance analyses and mechanical stack-up studies for precision assemblies.
- Develop innovative solutions for complex semiconductor test applications.
Simulation and Analysis
- Perform structural, thermal, and motion analyses using SolidWorks Simulation and/or ANSYS.
- Evaluate product performance under production test conditions.
- Analyze design risks and implement corrective actions prior to release.
- Support failure analysis and root cause investigations.
Engineering Documentation and Configuration Control
- Generate and maintain engineering drawings, BOMs, specifications, and assembly documentation.
- Manage product data, revisions, and workflows using SolidWorks PDM.
- Support Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and document control processes.
Manufacturing and Production Support
- Collaborate with manufacturing teams to resolve design and assembly issues.
- Support prototype builds, engineering evaluations, and qualification testing.
- Work with suppliers and internal stakeholders to improve quality, cost, and lead times.
- Implement Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) best practices.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work directly with customers and internal teams to define design requirements.
- Participate in design reviews and technical discussions.
- Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers as needed.
- Communicate project status, risks, and recommendations effectively.
Systems and Process Improvement
- Support design automation initiatives using DriveWorks where applicable.
- Interface with Oracle ERP systems for engineering and product lifecycle processes.
- Contribute to continuous improvement activities and engineering best practices.
Required Qualifications:
Technical Skills
- Expert-level proficiency in SolidWorks.
- Advanced experience with SolidWorks PDM.
- Strong mechanical design and product development background.
- Experience with GD&T, tolerance analysis, and precision mechanical assemblies.
- Working knowledge of FEA and engineering simulation techniques.
- Knowledge of machining, fabrication, plastics, and other manufacturing processes.
- Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.
Industry Experience
- Experience designing semiconductor test contactors, sockets, alignment systems, test fixtures, or similar high-precision electromechanical products.
- Familiarity with semiconductor test environments and production test requirements.
- Proven track record of taking designs from concept through production release.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with ANSYS Mechanical and/or Thermal simulation.
- Experience with DriveWorks design automation.
- Familiarity with Oracle ERP systems.
- Knowledge of semiconductor automated test equipment (ATE), handlers, or related test hardware.
- Experience supporting high-volume manufacturing environments.
Additional Qualification
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fully remote environment with minimal supervision.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for collaboration across geographically dispersed teams.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results within aggressive project schedules.
Education and/or Experience:
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related engineering discipline required.
- Master's Degree preferred.
Experience
- 10+ years of mechanical design engineering experience.
- 5+ years of experience in semiconductor test, contactor, socket, alignment system, or related precision electromechanical product development.
- Demonstrated success leading complex engineering projects from concept through production release.
- Ability to become productive quickly and independently in a contract assignment environment.
With more than 3000 employees worldwide, we offer challenging and rewarding work experiences, generous employee benefits and a strong company culture. If you are looking for a global publicly traded company that provides you with international experience and a challenging work environment, then Cohu is your choice. Connect with Cohu…Connect with your future…
Cohu firmly supports the U.S. national and various state and local policies of equal employment opportunity which are designed to provide equality of employment and advancement opportunities to every individual without regard to unlawful considerations of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, gender, gender identity or gender expression, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other legally protected category. In addition, reasonable accommodations are available to qualified disabled individuals, upon request. Globally, Cohu is committed to full compliance with all applicable laws and regulations governing employment, in the U.S. and in all other locations around the world where we have operations.
Work Location: Remote
- Employment Type: Temporary Full-Time Contract
- Duration: 6 Months
- Location: 100% Remote (U.S. Based Preferred)
- Travel Requirement: None. No domestic or international travel is required for this position.
- Work Authorization: Candidates must be authorized to work in the applicable jurisdiction without sponsorship.
We are seeking an experienced Senior Design Engineer for a 6-month contract assignment to support the design, development, simulation, and documentation of semiconductor test hardware. This position will drive standard design as well as facilitate prototype and early production hardware design, manufacturing, supply chain, and quality control to ensure hardware meets specifications and functions as required in a high-volume semiconductor test environment. Direct customer communication will be required to understand application requirements, explain Cohu’s capabilities, define project scopes, and manage expectations considering risk and scheduling requirements. The successful candidate will have extensive experience with SolidWorks, SolidWorks PDM, mechanical design, engineering analysis, and semiconductor test hardware. Experience with ANSYS, DriveWorks, and Oracle is highly desirable. This position will collaborate closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Supply Chain, and Customers to develop robust solutions that meet performance, reliability, quality, and cost objectives.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Design and develop semiconductor test contactors, alignment frames, sockets, and plug-and-play interface solutions.
- Create detailed 3D models, assemblies, drawings, and engineering documentation using SolidWorks.
- Develop designs that meet customer requirements, manufacturability objectives, and reliability targets.
- Support new product introduction (NPI) activities from concept through production release.
- Perform tolerance analyses and mechanical stack-up studies for precision assemblies.
- Develop innovative solutions for complex semiconductor test applications.
Simulation and Analysis
- Perform structural, thermal, and motion analyses using SolidWorks Simulation and/or ANSYS.
- Evaluate product performance under production test conditions.
- Analyze design risks and implement corrective actions prior to release.
- Support failure analysis and root cause investigations.
Engineering Documentation and Configuration Control
- Generate and maintain engineering drawings, BOMs, specifications, and assembly documentation.
- Manage product data, revisions, and workflows using SolidWorks PDM.
- Support Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and document control processes.
Manufacturing and Production Support
- Collaborate with manufacturing teams to resolve design and assembly issues.
- Support prototype builds, engineering evaluations, and qualification testing.
- Work with suppliers and internal stakeholders to improve quality, cost, and lead times.
- Implement Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) best practices.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work directly with customers and internal teams to define design requirements.
- Participate in design reviews and technical discussions.
- Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers as needed.
- Communicate project status, risks, and recommendations effectively.
Systems and Process Improvement
- Support design automation initiatives using DriveWorks where applicable.
- Interface with Oracle ERP systems for engineering and product lifecycle processes.
- Contribute to continuous improvement activities and engineering best practices.
Required Qualifications:
Technical Skills
- Expert-level proficiency in SolidWorks.
- Advanced experience with SolidWorks PDM.
- Strong mechanical design and product development background.
- Experience with GD&T, tolerance analysis, and precision mechanical assemblies.
- Working knowledge of FEA and engineering simulation techniques.
- Knowledge of machining, fabrication, plastics, and other manufacturing processes.
- Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.
Industry Experience
- Experience designing semiconductor test contactors, sockets, alignment systems, test fixtures, or similar high-precision electromechanical products.
- Familiarity with semiconductor test environments and production test requirements.
- Proven track record of taking designs from concept through production release.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with ANSYS Mechanical and/or Thermal simulation.
- Experience with DriveWorks design automation.
- Familiarity with Oracle ERP systems.
- Knowledge of semiconductor automated test equipment (ATE), handlers, or related test hardware.
- Experience supporting high-volume manufacturing environments.
Additional Qualification
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fully remote environment with minimal supervision.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for collaboration across geographically dispersed teams.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results within aggressive project schedules.
Education and/or Experience:
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related engineering discipline required.
- Master's Degree preferred.
Experience
- 10+ years of mechanical design engineering experience.
- 5+ years of experience in semiconductor test, contactor, socket, alignment system, or related precision electromechanical product development.
- Demonstrated success leading complex engineering projects from concept through production release.
- Ability to become productive quickly and independently in a contract assignment environment.
With more than 3000 employees worldwide, we offer challenging and rewarding work experiences, generous employee benefits and a strong company culture. If you are looking for a global publicly traded company that provides you with international experience and a challenging work environment, then Cohu is your choice. Connect with Cohu…Connect with your future…
Cohu firmly supports the U.S. national and various state and local policies of equal employment opportunity which are designed to provide equality of employment and advancement opportunities to every individual without regard to unlawful considerations of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, gender, gender identity or gender expression, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other legally protected category. In addition, reasonable accommodations are available to qualified disabled individuals, upon request. Globally, Cohu is committed to full compliance with all applicable laws and regulations governing employment, in the U.S. and in all other locations around the world where we have operations.
Work Location: Remote
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote product development engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering or a closely related field
- Proficiency in CAD software such as SolidWorks, CATIA, or Creo for 3D design and modeling
- Experience taking products through full development cycles from concept through design verification
- Familiarity with DFM, DFA, and tolerance analysis to support manufacturing transfer
- Knowledge of testing and validation methods including FMEA and design verification plans
- Strong cross-functional collaboration skills for working with manufacturing, quality, and supply chain teams
Tips for Your Remote Product Development Engineer Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote product development 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.
Show your full development cycle in your portfolio
Remote hiring managers can't watch you work, so your portfolio has to do it for them. Document projects from initial requirements through prototyping, validation, and release, including the decisions you made and why, not just the finished output.
Demonstrate async communication skills upfront
Remote product development teams run on written handoffs, not hallway conversations. Mention specific tools like Confluence, Notion, or structured design review documents in your resume and cover letter to signal you can keep distributed teams aligned without real-time check-ins.
Prepare for remote technical interviews with digital artifacts
Remote interviews for this role often include a design challenge or a walkthrough of past work over a screen share. Have clean annotated CAD files, test reports, or development timelines ready to walk through, since you won't have physical prototypes in the room.
Remote Product Development Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote product development engineer job?
Target companies with fully distributed engineering teams or established remote-first cultures, since they've built the infrastructure for product development work done asynchronously. Remote hiring managers screen for self-direction, strong written communication in tools like Confluence and Jira, and the ability to run design reviews and cross-functional handoffs without being in the room. A portfolio showing full development cycles, from concept through validation and release, gives you a concrete edge over candidates who rely on in-person context to demonstrate their work.
Which companies hire remote product development engineers?
Employers currently hiring remote product development engineers include Analog Devices, Xcerra, and FormFactor, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Remote openings for this role are most common at remote-first technology companies, distributed hardware and software teams, and medical device or industrial product companies that have structured their engineering workflows around async collaboration.
Can you get a remote product development engineer job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level product development engineer roles are harder to land because employers expect you to work independently from day one without on-site mentorship. Companies most likely to hire entry-level remote candidates in this field include startups building physical or software-integrated products and consultancies that staff junior engineers across client projects. A portfolio of personal or academic projects showing design, prototyping, and testing stages matters more than a resume line, and demonstrated comfort with async communication tools closes a lot of gaps.
Do you need a degree for remote product development engineer jobs?
Not always, though most remote postings for this role list a bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or industrial engineering as a baseline expectation. Remote employers increasingly weigh demonstrated skills, completed product work, and relevant certifications alongside formal education, especially for candidates who can show a clear development history. A strong project portfolio, proficiency with CAD tools or relevant prototyping workflows, and documented results from past development cycles can offset the absence of a degree at many companies.
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