Junior Mechanical Engineer

Role overview

Junior Mechanical Engineer at Miko

Develop mechanical designs that align with product architecture, functional requirements, and design specifications.

Responsibilities

• Ensure designs incorporate safety, reliability, quality, and manufacturability from the early stages of development.
• Own mechanical design modules while balancing performance, quality, cost, and timelines.
• Conduct concept development and feasibility studies and evaluate new technologies and engineering approaches.
• Create and maintain detailed 3D models, manufacturing drawings, BOMs, and design documentation as per engineering standards.
• Ensure seamless integration and compatibility of mechanical components within modular product architectures.
• Support product development through DFM/DFA , material selection, tolerance analysis, and design optimization.
• Conduct design calculations and support FEM/FEA analysis to validate mechanical performance.
• Create DFMEA, identify potential product risks, and implement appropriate design mitigations.
• Ensure mechanical designs meet applicable product certification and country-specific regulatory requirements.
• Prepare functional requirements and technical documentation for developed designs.
• Plan and track assigned work, including work breakdown, timelines, and cost estimates, and communicate progress to stakeholders.
• Stay updated with emerging mechanical engineering technologies, tools, materials, and design practices.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including electronics, firmware, industrial design, manufacturing, and quality.
• What We're Looking For: B.E./B.Tech./M.Tech. in Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical/structural design, CAD modeling, and manufacturing drawings.
• Hands-on experience with 3D CAD tools such as SolidWorks, Creo/Pro-E, Solid Edge , or equivalent.
• Good understanding of engineering calculations, tolerance analysis, and design validation.
• Knowledge of FEM/FEA and the ability to interpret and apply simulation results.
• Experience with DFMEA, DFM/DFA , material selection, and EBOM creation.
• Understanding of mechanical product development processes, engineering standards, and manufacturing methods.
• Ability to translate product requirements into functional mechanical requirements and design solutions.
• Knowledge of IEC 60601 or other relevant product safety standards is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving and system-thinking mindset, with attention to detail and design quality.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a cross-functional team.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain and advocate for design decisions.
• A proactive, ownership-driven approach with a focus on quality, timelines, and results.
• Ability to work effectively in a diverse, collaborative, and fast-paced environment.

Employment details

• Location: Mumbai, Dadar (East)
• Job Type: OnSite
• Location: Mumbai [MH] [India]

About the employer

• Miko is a Mumbai-based consumer robotics innovation company building intelligent, engaging products for children.
• Our multidisciplinary team brings together engineers, mathematicians, educators, and psychologists to create technology that makes learning more interactive and fun.
• Our flagship product, Miko 3, is an AI-powered educational robot designed for children aged 5–10 and is loved by families across India, the US, UK, and UAE.