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Kargo

Mechanical Design Engineer

San Francisco, California, United States

Location
San Francisco, California, United States
Work
Not stated
Employment
Not stated
Level
Mid level
Function
Engineering
Pay
$130K – $170K a year
Posted
58 months ago

Pay and the market here

The top of this role’s range, $170K a year, is 15% below the median of $200K for mid level engineering jobs in San Francisco (middle half $175K – $270K, 453 jobs that state pay).

5,003 engineering jobs open in San Francisco: 9% remote, 949 posted in the last 30 days.

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About the role

At Kargo, our mission is to build a connective tissue between the physical world of freight and the digital ecosystem used to manage it. We believe that advancements in smart infrastructure are critical to enabling a safer and more efficient future for logistics. Our loading dock sensor platform verifies all incoming and outgoing freight, aggregating data that enables shippers and carriers to efficiently manage dock operations, switch out suppliers and understand material flow in real time.

We care deeply about delivering the best solutions for our customers. As a member of the Kargo team, you will have the opportunity to develop and deploy tomorrow’s hardware & software solutions and help revolutionize logistics.

Responsibilities

  • Support sustaining engineering for existing products.
  • Support development efforts on next generation products.
  • Manage rapid prototyping efforts in machine shop.
  • Develop CAD models and simulations in the designs of your responsible parts.
  • Design fixtures and test set ups to validate designs.
  • Document designs and test results.
  • Draft drawings for all responsible parts and integrate into PLM.

Experience

  • 2+ years experience in Mechanical Design or related role.
  • Strong fundamentals in mechanical engineering first principles.
  • Experienced in CAD software, SolidWorks preferred.
  • Experienced in using SolidWork PDM and PLM softwares, Arena preferred.
  • Experience in Design for Manufacturing principles.
  • Experienced in electronics packaging design.
  • Experience in optics design cameras and/or lighting, preferred.
  • Structural or thermal design and simulation experience, preferred.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline.

Pay Range

$130,000—$170,000 USD

Kargo is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

Source

Posted by Kargo on their own hiring page, job-boards.greenhouse.io. OptiTalent shows it as published, read 07 Nov 2026 11:51 UTC; the original is the reference.

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