Staff Product Design Engineer

Responsibilities The individual in this role will drive the mechanical design within the product development group. As a Staff Engineer, this individual will scale the capabilities of the team while building trust and relationships with internal and external partners. The responsibilities for the role include (but are not limited to): Developing mechanical architectures from the ground up Technical ownership of the overall system, sub-system(s), or individual components Leading the interactions with partner teams like industrial design, program management, operations, quality, and manufacturing partners Managing the detailed design, CAD database, design validation and issue tracking Anticipating and planning for future challenges in manufacturing Mapping out engineering activities and identifying dependencies Skills Strong foundation in the first principles of mechanical design and best practices Independent and self-motivated with outstanding communication skills Eager to be engaged at all stages of product development, from early concept to sustaining Experienced in building small consumer products in large volumes Deep understanding of the product development process and best practices Effective bridging from a small core team to management, executives, and partner organizations Comfortable mode-switching frequently between high level program strategy and management to detailed engineering implementation Hands on capability in creative prototyping approaches to rapidly build low and high-fidelity prototypes for design and functional assessment Qualifications Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Bachelor’s degree in a related engineering field, or equivalent work experience 10+ years of experience leading mechanical design for high-volume small consumer products Experience in the video game industry is not required, but interest and passion for gaming experience, digital entertainment, consumer electronics, and technology is vital Working Conditions Small team environment that feels like a start-up within a large company Flexibility to work from home as needed within reason Travel (domestic and international) required. Estimated 15% Benefits Medical, dental, vision coverage Matching 401(k) Paid time off Wellness program Employee discounts for Sony products Potential bonus package Estimated base pay range: $234,200 — $351,200 USD. Equal Opportunity Statement Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category. We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond. PlayStation is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr