Mechanical Design Engineer

Locations: San Francisco Until 8/21/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted December 19, 2025 Last posted March 10, 2026
Job description

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.
  • (Preferred) Experience in optics design cameras and/or lighting.
  • (Preferred) Structural or thermal design and simulation experience.
  •  Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical discipline.

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.

About this role

Summary

Design and support mechanical components, prototypes, and testing for logistics hardware devices.

Job title

Mechanical Design Engineer

Experience level

2+ years

Industry

logistics

Location requirements

San Francisco; remote work not specified

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

CADSolidWorksSolidWork PDMPLMmechanical engineering

Preferred skills

optics designlightingthermal designstructure simulation

Specializations

CADelectronics packagingopticsthermal designstructural design
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

San Francisco, CA, USA

Work arrangement unknown City