Job Description

Mechanical Design Engineer (SolidWorks) - Smart Smoke Alarms

Company

: Owl Home Inc.

Location

: Remote (Canada preferred) or Hybrid -- Toronto, ON

Employment Type

: Full-Time or Contract

Experience Level

: Intermediate to Senior

About Us

At

Owl Home

, we're reinventing home safety. Our next-generation smart smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are designed to do more -- detect motion, temperature, sound, and even communicate with your smart home ecosystem (HomeKit, Matter, Google Home, etc.).

We're a tight-knit, product-obsessed team working at the intersection of hardware, software, and AI. As we scale up manufacturing and push the limits of design and functionality, we're looking for a

SolidWorks-savvy Mechanical Engineer

to join us in refining and maintaining our enclosures and hardware designs.

What You'll Do

Own and iterate on mechanical designs of our smoke alarm and accessory products in

SolidWorks

Tweak and maintain plastic enclosure parts with a strong focus on

DFM (Design for Manufacturing)

and

injection molding best practices

Create and update detailed 2D technical drawings and 3D assemblies for prototyping and mass production Collaborate with electrical, firmware, and industrial design teams to ensure fit, thermal considerations, and mechanical stability Interface with vendors and manufacturers to address tooling, tolerances, and part changes Proactively suggest design improvements based on user feedback and manufacturing constraints

What We're Looking For

3+ years of SolidWorks experience

in consumer electronics or similar industries Strong understanding of

DFM for plastic injection molded parts

Familiarity with mechanical fixtures such as

snap-fits, bosses, vents, mounting holes, gaskets

Ability to produce

production-ready 2D drawings

and manage

version control

Experience designing for

environmental sensors, speakers, LEDs, and PCBs

is a big plus Excellent communication skills and attention to detail

Bonus Points

Experience with certifications (UL, FCC, etc.) and design for compliance Knowledge of thermal, acoustic, or airflow design in enclosures Familiarity with HomeKit, Matter, or IoT devices Based in Canada or able to work EST hours

Why Join Owl Home?

Work on a

mission-driven product

that helps save lives and protect homes Join a

fast-moving startup

environment where your decisions directly impact real products Flexible hours and remote work with occasional travel to our hardware lab Competitive compensation (salary or hourly, depending on engagement)

How to Apply

Please submit:

Your resume and

portfolio or SolidWorks design samples

A short paragraph on a mechanical design you're proud of
Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $19.08-$49.25 per hour

Expected hours: 25 per week

Work Location: Remote