Mechanical + Hardware Design Engineer

The role

As a Design Engineer at Coram AI, you’ll own the mechanical and electromechanical design of our next-generation security and edge-AI systems. You’ll bridge industrial design, manufacturing, and field deployment: building products that integrate compute, power, and connectivity in rugged, real-world environments. You’ll take ideas from concept through production, shaping how our hardware scales globally.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and validation of electromechanical assemblies balancing performance, manufacturability, and cost
• Own the full product lifecycle from prototype through EVT/DVT/PVT, vendor handoff, and field deployment
• Manage vendor and supplier relationships to ensure on-time, high-quality delivery
• Be a proactive self-starter: take initiative, act with urgency, and bring a scrappy, hands-on approach to problem solving in fast-moving environments
• Drive execution across multiple workstreams with urgency and accountability

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
• 2-5 years of experience in electromechanical or hardware product development
• Strong CAD proficiency (Fusion 360, SolidWorks, or equivalent)
• Proven DFM/DFA experience and understanding of manufacturing techniques for sheet metal and injection molding
• Working knowledge of thermal, vibration, and environmental design considerations
• Resilient in challenging and fast-paced environments
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to influence at all levels
• Ability to work in an onsite environment - we move quicker when we're in the same room

Nice-to-haves

• Chinese proficiency and experience leading vendor engagement or manufacturing with partners in Taiwan and China
• Strong hands-on prototyping instincts with the ability to translate ideas into physical proofs of concept and iterate fast
• Ability to take projects from half-baked idea to working hardware without waiting for direction
• Curiosity and personal drive to learn new fabrication methods, materials, and processes to expand your range as an engineer

What we offer

• Competitive compensation package (base salary + variable compensation)
• 100% Employer-paid medical, dental, vision, and base life insurance
• Flexible paid time off and 10 paid holidays
• 401(k) with both Traditional and Roth options
• Equity in a rapidly growing company
• Referral bonuses
• Daily team dinners and regular team off-sites to build connection and momentum
• The latest Apple tech and unlimited tools so you can win

We're on a mission to transform a $50B+ legacy industry by bringing the power of cutting-edge multimodal LLMs and computer vision to real-world security and operations. From firearm detection to intelligent access control, our AI-native platform turns every camera and sensor into a smart system that enhances safety, efficiency, and awareness.

Founded by Ashesh Jain (ex-Lyft Level 5, PhD Cornell) and Peter Ondruska (ex-Lyft, PhD Oxford), Coram AI is backed by Ansa Capital, Battery Ventures, Mosaic, 8VC and Up Partners, have raised over $65M, and were named to the CB Insights AI 100 as one of the most promising AI companies in the world. If you're excited to work on mission-critical AI that makes an impact in the real world, we’d love to meet you.