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Senior Prototype Designer Jobs in Raleigh, NC (NOW HIRING)

MLS Technologies

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Apex, NC · On-site

$80K - $105K/yr

... prototype subassemblies Familiarity with Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Assembly (DFA), and Test (DFT) practices Preferred Qualifications: Experience designing waterproof and corrosion-resistant ...

Recruiting Engine (MLS)

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Apex, NC

$80K - $105K/yr

... prototype subassemblies Familiarity with Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Assembly (DFA), and Test (DFT) practices Preferred Qualifications: Experience designing waterproof and corrosion-resistant ...

MLS Technologies

Senior Mechanical Engineer

Apex, NC · On-site

$80K - $105K/yr

... prototype subassemblies Familiarity with Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Assembly (DFA), and Test (DFT) practices Preferred Qualifications: Experience designing waterproof and corrosion-resistant ...

Next Step Systems

Senior Firmware Engineer

Durham, NC · On-site

$115K - $152K/yr

... designing and supporting the development of analytic instrumentation in a multifunctional team ... Prototype fabrication, board bring-up and test. - Create, validate and execute engineering ...

Lancesoft

Senior Electrical Engineer

Durham, NC · On-site

$90 - $94.48/hr

Develop analog, digital, power, and mixed-signal circuit designs. * Perform system-level ... Support prototype builds, debug activities, and manufacturing transfers. * Generate and maintain ...

Align Technology

Sr. R&D Engineer, New Products

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$101K - $139K/yr

Sr. R&D Engineer, New Products Department: Research & Development Employment Type: Full Time ... needs into product prototypes and final designs * Partner with Clinical Affairs and cross ...

NIRSense Inc.

Senior Electrical Engineer

Morrisville, NC · On-site

$100K - $131K/yr

Demonstrated experience bringing up new PCB designs from first power-on through a functioning ... Bring up new prototype PCBs and troubleshoot battery-powered embedded systems. * Design new ...

NIRSense Inc

Senior Electrical Engineer

Morrisville, NC · On-site

$100K - $131K/yr

Demonstrated experience bringing up new PCB designs from first power-on through a functioning ... Bring up new prototype PCBs and troubleshoot battery-powered embedded systems. * Design new ...

Berriehill Research

Senior Software Engineer

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$108K - $142K/yr

Regularly propose and execute de-risking prototypes to explore ideas, clarify requirements, and ... designs. Senior Software Engineer Preferences: Above all, we value passion, a continuous desire to ...

NCSU

Senior Lab Manager

Raleigh, NC

... perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being. As you consider this ... and prototyping laboratories. This role oversees laboratory managers and supports the continued ...

ARA

Senior Software Engineer

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$108K - $142K/yr

Regularly propose and execute de-risking prototypes to explore ideas, clarify requirements, and ... designs. Senior Software Engineer Preferences: Above all, we value passion, a continuous desire to ...

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How much do senior prototype designer jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for senior prototype designer in Raleigh, NC is $49.90, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $39.95 and $52.36 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Senior Prototype Designer vs UX Designer?

AspectSenior Prototype DesignerUX Designer
CredentialsTypically requires experience in prototyping tools, design portfolios, and sometimes certifications in design or human-computer interactionRequires user research, wireframing, and usability testing skills, often with similar certifications or degrees in design or psychology
Work EnvironmentFocuses on creating interactive prototypes, collaborating with developers and product teamsFocuses on user experience research, wireframes, and overall user journey design
Industry UsageCommon in product design, tech companies, and startupsWidely used across digital products, apps, and web services

While both roles involve design and user-centered approaches, Senior Prototype Designers specialize in creating detailed interactive prototypes to test concepts, whereas UX Designers focus on the overall user experience, research, and usability. The roles often overlap but serve different stages of the product development process.

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Senior Mechanical Engineer

MLS Technologies

Apex, NC • On-site

$80K - $105K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 20 days ago

Job description

Seeking an experienced mechanical engineer to work alongside our growing engineering and scientific team in its NC office. This person will lead a broad set of development objectives. This person will lead a team of mechanical engineers, will manage project requirements for our systems and its mechanical designs, and will track open issues with the hardware designs. The ideal candidate is an experienced professional looking to apply their skills toward optimizing system and app interoperability for our transformational capabilities. They work well in a fast-paced and high-performance team.
Lead prototyping of compact, wearable systems that involve electronic components, rigid-flex PCBs, batteries, RF protection, flexible and rigid system casings, optical windows, displays, buttons, ambient light shields, and biocompatible skin interfacing materials
Work with electrical engineers to integrate PCB components with flexible or rigid enclosure designs that conform to the human body
Coordinate task management among mechanical team members
Mentor junior and mid-level engineers and support hiring processes for the mechanical team
Design system protections for water ingress to depths hundreds of feet underwater and corrosion protection from salt spray and seawater
Identify and qualify domestic and international manufacturing sources for our systems with a focus on manufacturing for scale and commercialization
Check prototype and manufactured parts for accuracy to design intent and engineering tolerances
Translate user needs and functional requirement documents into specific design implementations
Design test fixtures, molds, manufacturing jigs, and related subsystems to build, test, and validate prototype systems using in-house 3D printed and molded components
Follow best practices for design controls and quality management systems including version control, configuration management, secure and compliant data storage and handling
Coordinate prototyping recipes and practices between engineering team and external manufacturing, material supply, and engineering vendors
Provide support to customers on-site and remotely for stage-gated device test milestones
Report to the Director of Engineering
Job Requirements
Minimum Security Clearance:
Confidential
Minimum Qualifications:
B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering or a related field
Eight or more years industry experience in design for wearable monitoring systems or medical devices
Significant capability with Solidworks for designing rigid or flexible enclosures, molds, test fixtures, and optical interfaces
Strong knowledge of safety, performance, and regulatory compliance requirements of medical devices, such as IEC 60601, ISO 10993, ISO 13485, ISO 14971, IEC 62366, and related FDA guidance
Experience in scaling up prototypes toward production
Experience with rapid prototyping processes, including creating fixtures, molds, and prototype subassemblies
Familiarity with Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Assembly (DFA), and Test (DFT) practices
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience designing waterproof and corrosion-resistant products
Design experience with systems interfacing with the human body
Experience working with medical-grade, skin-contacting adhesives, silicones, and foams
Experience with human factor / usability engineering
Experience developing and iterating on industrial design concepts for manufactured systems
Prior experience working with startups and with a local network

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