Mechanical + Hardware Design Engineer
Coram AI
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Sunnyvale
Employment Type
Full time
Location Type
On-site
Department
Engineering
Compensation
- $130K – $210K • Offers Equity • Relocation Bonus
At Coram AI, we reward impact. We offer competitive pay, meaningful equity, and benefits that support your growth and well-being. When our team succeeds, our mission succeeds.
At Coram AI, we’re reimagining video security for the modern world. Our cloud-native platform uses computer vision and AI to help businesses stay safe, make smarter decisions, and move faster; from real-time alerts to seamless clip sharing and multi-site visibility.
You’ll be joining a small, fast-moving team that values clarity, craftsmanship, and impact. Every person here has a voice, ships meaningful work, and helps shape how AI can make the world safer and more connected.
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)
!00% Employer-paid medical, dental, vision, and base life insurance
Flexible paid time off and 9 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 agents turn 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 top-tier investors including Battery Ventures and 8VC, with over $30M raised to date. We were recently named to the CB Insights AI 100, recognizing the most promising AI companies globally. If you're excited to work on mission-critical AI that makes an impact in the real world, we’d love to meet you.
Compensation Range: $130K - $210K
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