Senior Mechanical Engineer (Contract-to-Hire)

Location: Hybrid – Bay Area Preferred | Remote with Travel Required
Type: 3-6 Month Contract, Opportunity for Full-Time
Start: ASAP Compensation: Competitive, with travel expectations factored in

Ready to Build? Email your portfolio and resume to info@hatchduo.com. Tell us about a product you helped bring to life—and what made it challenging or fun. To be considered, please email info@hatchduo.com with your portfolio, cover letter, (specific to what would make you a good fit at Hatch Duo), and resume. Candidates without a portfolio will not be considered.
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‍Do you obsess over engineering problems even after you clock out?
Are you a garage tinkerer, weekend project warrior, or systems thinker who thrives on turning ideas into tangible products? If you find joy in solving tough design problems, building prototypes, and shipping real hardware, we want to meet you.

At Hatch Duo, we design award-winning products across wearables, medtech, fitness, robotics, and consumer electronics. We move fast, work hands-on, and care deeply about doing excellent work. Our studio blends startup energy with deep design and engineering expertise—and we’re looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join us on a contract basis (with a strong path to full-time if it's a mutual fit).
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‍What You’ll Do
- Lead mechanical development from concept through production
- Develop system architectures, mechanical strategies, and detailed part designs
- Collaborate with industrial design and EE teams to bring ideas to life
- Design for manufacturing: execute clean CAD (SolidWorks), and DFM
- Own client communications and vendor coordination where needed
- Travel is required for client and vendor visits—and if remote, you’ll be expected to travel to our Bay Area headquarters approximately 3–4 times per quarter. This expectation is factored into overall compensation.
- Jump between projects and industries with agility and discipline

About You
- 5–10 years of mechanical engineering experience in consumer, medtech, or related hardware
- Proficient in SolidWorks—surfacing and solid modeling, top-down, bottom-up, and master modeling, clean part structure
- Strong grasp of plastic part design, injection molding, machining, and prototyping methods
- Fluent in 2D documentation,  BOM creation, and DFM/DFA best practices, working knowledge of GD&T
- Comfortable with vendor engagement, prototyping, and client-facing updates
- Highly accountable, low-ego, and thrives in hybrid/remote environments
- Local to the Bay Area is a plus—but not required if you can meet the travel expectation

Why This Isn’t Just Another Contract Gig
You’ll join a small, tight-knit award winning team that works on meaningful products with forward-thinking founders and startups. You’ll be empowered to own your work but supported by experienced peers. We’re curious, fast-moving, and deeply focused on outcomes—not red tape. If you prove yourself here, there’s a path to full-time in just a few months.

About Hatch Duo
Hatch Duo is a product design and engineering studio founded by award-winning creators with over 20 years of combined experience. Our team works across consumer, enterprise, and emerging technology sectors, blending industrial design with mechanical engineering to bring physical products to life. We collaborate with visionary founders and growing brands—delivering concept to production with precision.

Industrial Designer

Overview:
‍We are looking to grow our industrial design team with a contract position to permanent full-time hire. To be considered, please email info@hatchduo.com with your portfolio, cover letter,(specific to what would make you a good fit at Hatch Duo), and resume. Candidates without a portfolio will not be considered.
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‍Duties / Responsibilities:
- Work on a broad range of advanced and diversified design projects
- Bring projects from concept through development to market
- Develop and coordinate presentations in a professional manner detailing the scope of a directive
- Meet established deadlines
- Responsible for executing designs that achieve feasibility at a production and engineering level
- Collaboration across multidisciplinary teams internal and external (Design/ENG/Vendors)
- Create compelling designs based on Ideation, Research, and Product Requirements
- Providing design support to all levels of designers and engineers.
- Developing and seeing through design from concept to final deliverables.(manufacturing experience in production -- injection molding, machining, sheet metal, cut and sew is a plus, but not a requirement)
- Delivering on time
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‍Desired Skills / Experience:
- 1-3 Years of relevant experience or recent graduate with consultancy internship experience (consultancy experience preferred)
- Excellent at analog sketching, digital sketching, model making, and functional mock-ups
- Excellent communication skills: written/verbal/presentation
- Working knowledge of 3D Modelling software(Solidworks, Rhino, Keyshot)
- Excellent at Illustrator and Photoshop
- Willingness to lead at times, but also take direction and learn from others.
- Great positive attitude with an emphasis on self-motivation, time-management, and high quality of work
- Multilingual skills are welcome
- This job is remote/hybrid(we work primarily remotely)
- You must be authorized to work in the United States.

Job Types:
Contract to potential full-time

Social Media & Marketing Manager (Part-Time / Contractor)

Overview:
Hatch Duo is an award-winning industrial design and engineering studio based in Silicon Valley. We collaborate with forward-thinking startups and global brands to bring breakthrough hardware products to life — from concept through production.We’ve recently moved into a new creative studio space in San Jose and are expanding our local team to strengthen our brand presence, build community, and share the stories behind our work.We’re looking for a hands-on Social Media & Marketing Manager who is creative, organized, and confident behind both the camera and the keyboard. The ideal candidate has strong video editing skills, a keen eye for design and typography, and the initiative to make an impact in a fast-paced, design-driven environment.

Role:
This is an on-site, part-time position (not hybrid or remote). You’ll work directly with the founders and design team to plan, film, edit, and publish high-quality video and social content for Hatch Duo’s digital channels — including YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok.You’ll report directly to Hatch Duo’s Chief Revenue Officer and Partner, collaborating closely to develop and execute content strategy, brand campaigns, and storytelling initiatives that elevate Hatch Duo’s digital presence.

We’re looking to hire immediately.
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‍Job Responsibilities:
- Plan, shoot, and edit video content showcasing Hatch Duo’s design work, people, and studio culture
- Write captions, short blog posts, and marketing copy aligned with our brand voice
- Maintain a consistent posting calendar (Buffer or similar tools)
- Capture and edit behind-the-scenes and in-studio video content
- Track weekly KPIs such as watch hours, engagement, and audience growth, with a focus on achieving YouTube monetization
- Generate performance reports and propose data-backed improvements for growth
- Support campaign launches, newsletters, and website updates (Mailchimp / WordPress)
- Collaborate with the founders to brainstorm and execute content ideas that drive measurable results
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‍Preferred Qualifications:
- Background or education in Design or Industrial Design
- Understanding of the creative process and storytelling within a design context

Required Qualifications:
- Video Editing: Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve, CapCut, or Audition
- Design & Typography: Adobe Photoshop, Canva — with strong aesthetic judgment
- Copywriting: Ability to write clear, concise, engaging copy for social and blog content
- AI Tools: ChatGPT, Opus Clip Pro, Descript (proficient but not reliant) Note: The quickest way out the door is posting unedited or error-filled AI content.
- Platforms: Buffer, Facebook Ads, Mailchimp, Slack, WordPress
- Analytics & SEO: Understanding of metrics, performance tracking, and growth optimization
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and deadline-driven

Equipment:
We provide access to cameras and lighting, but you should bring your own preferred setup (laptop, camera, or gear you’re comfortable working with).
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Culture Fit:
We’re looking for someone who adds to the social energy and creative rhythm of the studio — someone proactive, collaborative, and passionate about shaping culture as much as content. You should be a go-getter who wants to make an impact, learn, and grow with the team as our social channels expand.

This role also helps support our Office Manager in planning team events, building traditions, and grounding the culture in our new space. The ideal candidate brings a positive attitude, initiative, and a genuine interest in helping Hatch Duo continue to evolve as a creative community.
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Must-Haves:
- No exceptions: Must live within a 10-mile radius of our San Jose studio
- Must have a car and reliable transportation for on-demand filming and assisting teammates with on-site needs
- Must be available to work on-site 3 days per week
- Must submit both: A demo reel showcasing your video work, A short introduction video (1–2 minutes) explaining why you’d be a great fit. Applications without a video will not be reviewed.

‍Perks of Working at Hatch Duo:
- Creative freedom: You’ll have autonomy to experiment, pitch ideas, and shape our visual storytelling across platforms
- Direct impact: Your work will directly drive Hatch Duo’s growth and help us reach YouTube monetization milestones
- Performance-based incentives: Opportunities for commission from sponsored video partnerships and annual bonuses tied to key content metrics
- Collaborative culture: Work alongside a young, motivated team that values creative thinking, initiative, and accountability

‍Studio perks:
- Access to our new San Jose studio with full creative amenities, lighting setups, and a stocked snack cabinet
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Growth path:
As our social channels expand and hit monetization, your role and hours will grow — this position is designed to evolve with your success
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Job Types:
Part-time, Internship
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‍Location: San Jose, CA (On-Site Only — No Remote or Hybrid)

‍Schedule: 10–15 hours per week, approximately 3 days in-office
‍Compensation: $20–25/hour DOE
‍Start Date: Immediate

How to Apply
Email info@hatchduo.com with:
Subject line: HATCH_SOCIALMEDIAMANAGER – [Your Name]Your resume, demo reel, and intro video (1–2 minutes) explaining why you’d be a great fit. Links to social accounts or content you’ve produced
‍Applications without a video will not be reviewed.

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