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With this vision, we're designing a new kind of computer, focused on making voice agents part of our daily lives. Our team brings together founders from Oculus and Ubiquity6, alongside proven leaders from Meta, Google, and Apple, with deep expertise spanning hardware and software. Join us in shaping a future where computers truly come alive.\nAbout the Role\nAs a Manufacturing Mechanical Engineer at Sesame, you'll own the mechanical process and fixturing that turns our hardware designs into repeatable, high-yield builds. You'll work directly with our contract manufacturers and tooling partners in Asia - defining assembly processes, specifying and reviewing fixtures, running DOEs, and driving failure analysis when builds don't behave.\nThis is a hands-on role for someone who may spend up to 90% of your day in MCAD. You'll spend your time in CAD defining fixtures and process tooling, on the floor validating them, and in the data understanding why a station is losing yield. You'll partner closely with Product Design, Test Engineering and Quality as we take products from EVT through mass production.\nResponsibilities:\nDesign and develop assembly fixtures, jigs, and manufacturing tooling using 3D CAD and be comfortable designing assembly fixtures and process tooling yourself.\n\nServe as the primary point of contact for fabrication partners in Southeast Asia, and other international partners.\n\nProcure, assemble, validate, maintain, and improve fixtures, jigs, and related equipment.\n\nTroubleshoot manufacturing tooling issues to improve quality, yield, and throughput.\n\nManage external partners developing fixtures, jigs, test systems, and equipment.\n\nPartner with Factory Operations leadership to achieve quality and operational goals.\n\nCollaborate with automation vendors to deploy and optimize robotic manufacturing solutions.\n\nEvaluate and implement new manufacturing technologies, equipment, and processes.\n\nSupport NPI and process development in collaboration with the U.S. engineering team.\n\nTravel ~20% to suppliers and manufacturing partners to ensure successful execution. \n\nRequired Qualifications:\n7+ years in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, tooling, or related fields.\n\nHave taken a consumer hardware product from prototype builds through to volume manufacturing\n\nHave worked directly with contract manufacturers and can hold a technical line with their factory engineers.\n\nExpert CAD skills and experience designing tooling, fixtures, jigs, or automated equipment\n\nStrong understanding of materials (plastics, metals, adhesives) and manufacturing processes, including machining, injection molding, stamping, fabrication, and assembly.\n\nProven problem-solving ability with experience improving processes, quality, and yield.\n\nComfortable working with suppliers, fabrication partners, and engineering teams.\n\nBachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent practical experience.\n\nPreferred Qualifications:\nMaster’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.\n\n10+ years of experience in consumer electronics, precision manufacturing, or a related industry.\n\nExperience bringing consumer electronic products from development through production.\n\nExperience shipping wearable products with demanding industrial design, cosmetic, and quality requirements.\n\nSesame is committed to a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. 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