About the job
ABOUT PAX LABS
At PAX, our mission is to elevate consumer experiences through innovative products that honor the plant. For nearly 20 years, we have crafted high-performance devices designed with precision, purity, and reliability, trusted by millions globally.
Our company culture prioritizes our people, collaboration, and enjoyment in the workplace. We believe that exceptional products and a fulfilling employee experience are intrinsically linked. PAX has received accolades from leading publications including The New York Times’ Wirecutter, TIME, Fast Company, GQ, and High Times, highlighting our commitment to quality and innovation. We are proud to be certified Plastic Negative by rePurpose Global, ensuring that we remove twice as much plastic from nature as we use in our products.
ROLE OVERVIEW
As a Mechanical Engineer reporting to the Director of Mechanical Engineering, you will play a pivotal role in designing innovative components and subassemblies for our new products that are not only cost-effective but also reliable and timely. Your expertise will also extend to troubleshooting and enhancing existing products, collaborating with fellow engineers to devise solutions for complex structural, thermal, illumination, and usability challenges. Proficiency in sketching, prototyping, and familiarity with mechanical engineering principles, product development best practices, and design documentation is essential.
Our products are celebrated for their aesthetic appeal, durability, and innovative technology. As a Mechanical Engineer, you will be instrumental in shaping the architecture and design of all our products, working closely with the Hardware team to realize our product vision. This role is fundamental to the future development of PAX products.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Engage in the design and development of mechanical product architectures, including assemblies, modules, parts, and accessories.
- Participate actively in decision-making processes pertaining to mechanical product design and architecture.
- Conduct structural, tolerance, thermal, and fluid analyses to inform design decisions.
- Generate detailed 3D and 2D drawings, including specifications that clearly define components and subassemblies.
- Collaborate with industrial designers to evaluate product details for manufacturability and propose improvements.

