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🚀 HIRING: Team Lead - Industrial Design (IoT) 🚀Are you driven by the challenge of designing intelligent, elegant hardware that enhances the way people live? Do you thrive at the intersection of design, technology, and user experience?Join our smart homes team as a Industrial Designer and help define the future of smart living through beautifully crafted, intuitive, and manufacturable smart home products. About Us Mantra Softech is a global leader in high-tech manufacturing, specializing in biometric, face-recognition and RFID-based products and solutions since 2006. With a strong commitment to innovation, we are now venturing into the smart home ecosystem, developing cutting-edge IoT devices that elevate everyday living through seamless, secure, and connected experiences. Role DescriptionJob Location: Ahmedabad, BangaloreEmployment Type: Full-Time/ On-Site What You’ll DoLead the end-to-end design process for smart home IoT products - from concept to detailed design to prototype development to testing to productionDrive the balance between form, function, ergonomics, and manufacturability in every product you design.Work closely with engineering, embedded, firmware, and UX teams to develop innovative and ergonomic hardware solutions.Define and develop CMF (Color, Material, Finish) strategies to elevate brand perception and product desirabilityDevelop high-quality CAD models, prototypes, and renderings to visualize concepts and communicate design intent clearlyConduct user research and ergonomic studies to improve product design and enhance user experience.Collaborate with embedded engineers to ensure seamless integration of IoT components, sensors, and materials.Work with engineering and manufacturing teams to ensure DFM (Design for Manufacturability) without compromising design vision.Stay ahead of design trends, manufacturing processes, and emerging IoT technologies to drive innovation.Develop design guidelines and documentation to standardize industrial design processes across product lines.Work closely with manufacturers and suppliers to ensure that the final product maintains design intent while meeting cost and production constraints. What We’re Looking ForBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, or a related field of consumer electronics, IoT Devices10+ years of experience in industrial design for consumer electronics or IoT devices.Proficiency in 3D modeling software (e.g., SolidWorks, Creo, Rhino, Fusion 360 or similar) and rendering toolsStrong experience in CMF development, materials selection, and DFM (Design for Manufacturability).Familiarity with IoT device constraints, sensor integration, and wireless communication technologies (WiFi, Thread, Bluetooth, Matter, Zigbee).Experience designing enclosures incorporating thermal management and ventilation design principlesExperience working with cross-functional teams, including product, embedded, firmware, and mechanical engineers.Ability to create detailed design specifications and technical drawings for prototyping and production.A strong portfolio showcasing IoT or consumer product designs with an emphasis on usability and aesthetics.Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills, with the ability to balance design vision with engineering feasibility.Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate design rationale to stakeholders.Familiarity with FEA and CFD tools for structural or thermal analysis (ANSYS, COMSOL, Solidworks Simulation) (Preferred not mandatory) What You'll GetOpportunity to share a design-led IoT product portfolio from the ground upWork in a cross-functional, innovation-first environmentCreate real impact through devices that will power the future of smart livingFreedom to experiment, iterate, and challenge conventional thinking If you’re passionate about shaping the future of smart home devices and designing hardware that seamlessly integrates with the digital world, we want to hear from you! Join Mantra Softech and redefine the smart home experience through world-class industrial design. 💡 How to ApplySend your resume and portfolio to darvik.yadav@mantratec.comPlease include "Team Lead - Industrial Designer (IoT)" in the subject line.
