Mechanical R&D Engineer

2 weeks ago


Pleasant Grove, United States Pura Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Mechanical R&D Engineer

 

Pura has been revolutionizing the smart home experience for the past several years. We obsess over providing world-class experiences for our customers, partners, and vendors. We pride ourselves on maintaining a high standard of quality and innovation with our products, and continuous growth and development for our people. 

Our team works to create the best scenting experience through innovative hardware design; we ensure that our product is meeting the requirements of the customer and is reliable throughout its life. We are currently hiring for a mechanical R&D role at Pura, that will focus on creating the best scenting experience for our customers through innovation and exploration in the scenting space. We are looking for a mechanical engineer with experience in research and development, prototyping, simulation and bringing new technologies to life The manufacturing engineer at Pura will be responsible for working with the R&D team as well as our product development team to implement new and innovative ideas.

Who you are committed to being:

  • Simple - You will do the work to make a complex thing, like developing a product, into a simple experience for users, partners and internal team members.
  • Human - You provide transparency in ideation, development and testing to instill trust internally and for brand partners. You are kind.
  • Remarkable - Our fragrance experiences are talked about as the best in the market. The experience of creating alongside us is talked about as the best in the market.
  • Uplifting - Creating and experiencing our product experiences brightens days for us, our partners and customers.
  • Fragrance Astronaut - You continuously look for new ways to make yourself and our work better.

What you’ll own:

In this high-impact role, you will: 

  • Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product design, electrical, and software engineers, as well as sensory scientists and fragrance chemists. Participate in ideation and synthesis workshops to develop and refine product concepts.
  • Concept Development: You’ll collaborate with engineering teams to review feasibility and integrate technical specifications. You will refine product designs based on user feedback and iterative testing.
  • Test Planning and Development: You will design, plan, and execute mechanical tests for products and components, including stress, fatigue, vibration, thermal, performance, and environmental testing.
  • Test Documentation: You will work closely with design engineering and manufacturing to create and document test protocols. 
  • Reporting: You will create detailed reports documenting test results. You will be responsible for communicating the results and findings with the design engineering team, stakeholders and manufacturing
  • Project Ownership: You will take charge and ownership of your projects through each step of the R&D design process

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field. Advanced degrees are preferred.
  • 5+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, with a focus on research and development. Experience in taking products from concept to production.
  • Proficient in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD) and simulation tools (e.g., FEA, CFD). Strong knowledge of materials science, thermodynamics, and mechanical systems.
  • Proven track record of developing innovative products or technologies. Ability to think creatively and solve complex engineering problems.
  • Hands-on experience with prototyping, including 3D printing, CNC machining, and other rapid prototyping techniques.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to interpret test data and make data-driven design decisions.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to clearly present ideas and technical information to diverse audiences.
  • Strong collaboration skills. Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams and manage relationships with external partners.

Pura’s Story

At Pura, we’re pairing smart tech with premium fragrance to create a perfectly personalized and customized scenting experience for the individual. We partner with brands like Disney, Capri Blue, and Anthropologie to bring original and well-loved fragrances to homes in a modern, convenient, and safe way. We know we’ve only just begun to unlock the possibility of scent, and we’re excited for the opportunities that lie ahead.

We’re quickly turning heads and getting noticed. We raised a seed round of 4.4M in February of 2020, was recognized by Inc. Magazine as a 2021 Best Workplace, won the Silicon Slopes Hall of Fame & Awards Advertising category in 2022, and we’re currently the 6th-fastest growing company in Utah. Check out our Instagram @pura and TikTok @trypura channels for a look into the excited, engaged community we’re building. We pride ourselves on being a human brand and in creating a culture worth talking about, and we have big goals for the future.

Join the Pura Team

*All candidates are subject to a background check. 

Pura provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.


 

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