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Sr. Product Design Engineer

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

$151K - $181K/yr

One of Apple's R&D groups is currently seeking a senior product design engineer. This engineer will ... through physical implementation and validation. We are looking for passionate and creative ...

Sr. Product Design Engineer

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

$153K - $184K/yr

One of Apple's R&D groups is currently seeking a senior product design engineer. This engineer will ... through physical implementation and validation. We are looking for passionate and creative ...

Sr. Product Design Engineer

Irvine, CA · On-site

$138K - $166K/yr

Title: Sr. Product Design Engineer ( B2B SaaS design) Irvine California 92612 United States Must Have * 4+ years of SaaS UX/UI product design experience * Bachelor's degree in design, UX, UI, graphic ...

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How much do senior physical product design jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior physical product design in the United States is $147,780.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $126,500.00 and $167,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Senior Physical Product Design vs Mechanical Engineer?

AspectSenior Physical Product DesignMechanical Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Industrial Design, Product Design, or related fieldsBachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering
Work EnvironmentDesign studios, product development teams, manufacturing settingsEngineering firms, manufacturing plants, R&D departments
Industry UsageConsumer products, industrial design, wearable techAutomotive, aerospace, machinery, consumer electronics
Common Search/ComparisonYesYes

Senior Physical Product Designers focus on creating and refining the aesthetic and functional aspects of physical products, often working closely with designers and marketing teams. Mechanical Engineers concentrate on the technical and structural integrity of products, ensuring they meet engineering standards. While both roles collaborate in product development, Senior Physical Product Design emphasizes user experience and design innovation, whereas Mechanical Engineering emphasizes technical feasibility and durability.

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Infographic showing various Senior Physical Product Design job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 18% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $147,780 per year, or $71 per hour.

Senior Physical Design Engineer

Mesa Associates, Inc.

Knoxville, TN • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Re-posted 8 days ago


Job description

PDS 6 / Power Delivery Substation

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Mesa seeks a Senior Physical Design Engineer to be responsible for supervising the design and checking of deliverables associated with a high voltage substation design projects. Candidate must be familiar with the design of One Line Diagrams, Substation Layouts, Foundation Plans, Conduit/Raceway Plans, Grounding Plans, Bills of Materials, and Cable Schedules. The design will be completed using Autodesk products, mainly Inventor and AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

  • Provide mentorship and training for junior level team members
  • Must be able to complete assignments within budget and schedule with a high degree of accuracy
  • Utilize AutoCAD based physical design standards
  • Performs technical preparation of deliverables and other project documents
  • Ensures deliverables comply with IEEE and/or client standards and meet applicable design requirements

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET Accredited)
  • 8-12 years experience in the design of substation physical design deliverables
  • Proficiency in verbal and written communication
  • Proficiency with layout designs in 2D

Preferred Qualifications

  • Expertise utilizing AutoCAD and/or Inventor
  • Knowledge of Power Systems or Substation Design
  • Keen interest in learning and using the latest Autodesk software tools, methods, and technologies to develop Power Substation design
  • Proficiency with layout designs in 3D

This opportunity is a hybrid arrangement located in Mesa's Knoxville, TN office. A fully remote arrangement may be considered for highly qualified candidates located in the Southeast region of the United States.

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