Position: Industrial Design Engineer (Electronics Expertise)

Type: Full time

Level: Mid-Senior level

Reports to: Project Manager

About Us

At Whale Wearables , we are a team of IMPACT INNOVATORS and we're dedicated to revolutionizing women's safety worldwide. Through innovative solutions, we're preventing assaults and restoring women's sense of security and freedom. Our journey began with a realization: traditional safety measures often fall short for women.

Committed to closing this gap, our first product is a Patented, Wearable Self-Defense Gadget with more than 9 technologies, AI/ML based, and user-centric design. From discreet wearables to intuitive apps, each creation ensures women feel confident and protected. But our mission goes beyond products; we aim to cultivate a culture of empowerment.

Job Overview

We are seeking a talented Industrial Design Engineer with a drive for excellence and a background in electronics to join our dynamic team. He or she shall have a strong background in the industry of design and electronics, have a passion for innovation, and be committed to making products that make a difference. As an Industrial Design Engineer, you will design, develop, and integrate electronics into wearable safety devices to ensure both functionality and user-centric design.

Key Responsibilities

• Product Design: Come up with creative, user-friendly, and beautiful designs of wearable safety devices.

• Electronics Integration: Integrate the electronics into the product design seamlessly to ensure flawless performance and usability.

• Prototyping: Come up with prototypes to validate design concepts and test for functionality.

• 3D Modelling: Accurate 3-D models and renderings of product designs done with CAD software.

• Material Selection: Choose materials appropriately, along with methods of manufacture, to adhere to design and performance specifications.

• Collaboration: Work in close conjunction with cross-functional teams, which may include electronics engineers, software developers, and product designers to ensure increased collaboration in product development.

• User-Centric Design: Use user feedback and ergonomics to iterate designs for more usable and comfortable products.

• Documentation: Come up with detailed documentation of design processes, materials, and specifications.

• Compliance: The designs should show conformity to all the relevant standards and regulations.

  
  

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, Electronics Engineering, or related discipline.

• Experience: 3+ years in industrial design experience with a focus on electronics integration; preferably in wearable technology or consumer electronics.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in CAD software such as SolidWorks, Rhino, or AutoCAD.

• Deep knowledge of electronics and experience with integrating electronic components into product designs.

• Experience in prototyping and testing of electronic devices

• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and material properties

• Design Skills: Good aesthetic sense with the ability to come up with designs that are user-friendly

• Problem-Solving: Nice problem-solving skills, with troubleshooting capability for design and electronics-related issues

• Attention to Detail: Good attention to detail and a drive to deliver top-notch quality work

• Team Player: Ability to function as a team player in a fast-moving and dynamic start-up environment.

• Innovative Mindset: Interest and enthusiasm towards innovation and existing industry trends in industrial design and electronics.

  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Safety-critical system design experience

• Familiarity with regulations governing wearable electronics

• Experience with user-centered design methodologies