About the Role
Quectel North America is looking for a Mechanical Engineer to own product structure from concept through mass production. You will lead structural and stack-up design for consumer electronics and IoT products, including mobile and POS devices. You will take each product from technical feasibility and design review through DFM, tooling, sample approval, and launch.
Key Responsibilities
Feasibility and Component Selection
- Assess the technical feasibility of structural design directions against product definition and industry standards. Identify risks and document contingency plans.
- Select mechanical and electrical components based on hardware, structure, and cost requirements.
Product Design and Documentation
- Lead product stack-up and overall structural design. Organize cross-functional design reviews.
- Produce engineering documentation, including keep-out drawings, part drawings, assembly flowcharts, exploded views, DFM reports, and BOMs.
Prototyping, Tooling, and Mass Production
- Build and validate hand-assembled mockups.
- Review mold DFM. Follow mold processing, trial molds, and sample approval.
- Support key product launches. Track pilot-production and test issues, and drive corrective actions.
Standards and Continuous Improvement
- Establish and continuously improve technical standards and design guidelines.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in the consumer electronics industry.
- Solid understanding of mechanical principles, GD&T standards, and tolerance analysis.
- Knowledge of assembly design and of the design characteristics of common parts.
- Familiarity with stamping, plastic injection, and die-casting molds, plus related materials and surface treatments.
- Advanced proficiency in 3D and 2D CAD software, including complex surface modelling. Able to independently produce 3D models and 2D drawings.
- Working knowledge of the product development process.
- Fluent Mandarin Chinese (spoken and written). Required to coordinate directly with R&D, mold, and manufacturing teams in China. Open to applicants of any background who meet this language requirement.
- Ability to work under pressure and take ownership of key, high-difficulty projects.
Nice to Have
- Hands-on experience with mobile phone or POS terminal products.
- Experience supporting pilot production and mass-production ramp-up.
Soft Skills
- Clear technical communication with engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing partners.
- Team player who shares technical knowledge and develops junior engineers.
- Ownership mindset and a drive to solve difficult technical problems.
- Attention to detail in drawings, tolerances, and design documentation.
About Quectel
Quectel is a publicly listed, internationally recognized IoT leader. The company reported USD 2.6 billion in revenue for FY2024 and runs 8 R&D centres worldwide with more than 3,000 R&D engineers. Our mission is to build a smarter world.
Quectel North America's R&D team is based in Vancouver, BC, and works closely with R&D centres around the world on connected products.
Our Culture
We work as one global team. Engineers in Vancouver collaborate daily with R&D centres around the world, so you will learn from a wide range of experience and see your work reach global products.
We value technical sharing and mentorship. Senior engineers are expected to help grow the people around them, and the team is built on trust and collaboration.
We care about the whole person. Flexible hours, a $330 CAD annual club budget for sports, hobbies, and team outings, free fitness access, and 24/7 virtual doctor and counselling support all help you balance work with life.
We celebrate together. Employees get a birthday gift, and the company hosts regular events, including holiday parties, summer retreats, and Thanksgiving celebrations.
We invest in growth. You will join a publicly listed company with real advancement opportunities and an international career path.
Why Quectel?
- Global Impact, Local Team: Work on products that ship worldwide, from a Vancouver R&D office.
- Real Products, Real Production: Take designs from feasibility through tooling, sample approval, and mass production.
- Career Growth: Mentorship, international exposure, and real advancement opportunities at a publicly listed company.
- Balanced Work: Flexible hours and wellbeing support built into the benefits package.
Compensation & Benefits
Company-Paid Benefits
- 100% company-paid health, dental ($2,000/year), vision ($450 every two years, including $100 for an eye exam), and unlimited prescription drugs. Coverage is active from day one with no waiting period.
- $500/year each for massage, chiropractic, psychologist, acupuncture, and physiotherapy.
- $5,000,000 travel assistance insurance.
- TELUS Health and LifeJourney EAP: 24/7 virtual doctor access, mental health counselling, legal and financial advice, and nutritional support.
- Benefits continue at 100% company-paid premiums during maternity and parental leave.
Financial Benefits
- RRSP matching up to 4% of total earnings, including bonuses and commissions.
- $100 USD/month phone and internet reimbursement. Managers and senior executives receive a higher limit.
- $330 CAD/year activity club budget.
- 5 paid sick days from day one.
- $50 birthday gift.
Workplace Perks
- Flexible hours: core hours 9am to 5pm PT, with up to 2 hours of start-time flexibility. Work-from-home is available for early or late global meetings.
- Free access to the Crestwood Fitness Centre for Vancouver R&D staff, with free lunchtime fitness classes.
- Free on-site EV charging (22 ports, up to 2 hours per day).
- Complimentary shuttle to Bridgeport SkyTrain Station and Richmond Centre, with bike racks and Wi-Fi.
- 5,000+ employee discounts through Perkopolis.
- Company events, including holiday parties, summer retreats, and Thanksgiving celebrations.
How to Apply
Apply through LinkedIn, or send your resume to sasha.saini@quectel.com
Learn More
Learn more at www.quectel.com, or follow Quectel Wireless Solutions on LinkedIn.
Only Mandarin Speakers acceptable!!
Note: Responsibilities may evolve based on business priorities and market needs.
Quectel North America is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all qualified people and do not discriminate on any basis protected by law, including under the BC Human Rights Code. Hiring decisions are based on skills, experience, and job-related criteria. If you need an accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.
