Be a Part of a Revolutionary Change
At PMI, we’ve chosen to do something incredible. We’re transforming our business and building our future on one clear purpose – to deliver a smoke‑free future.
Our driving force for this bold vision: replacing cigarettes with a revolutionary portfolio of innovative alternatives.
Join us and you’ll have the resources, support, and technology you need to break new ground and turn ideas into reality. You’ll work alongside some of the brightest experts in the field, with fast access to subject‑matter specialists and key decision‑makers.
We are seeking for a Mechanical Engineer (12months contract) to join us! You will be part of a collaborative, innovative engineering environment. You will develop mechanical solutions for HnB and E‑vaping products, explore emerging AI applications in mechanical design, and play an important role in competitive analysis to strengthen our product capabilities.
Your Day to Day:
Calendar Projects (NPD/PPI/Accessories)
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Communicate and negotiate critical design details, issues, solutions, and status updates with global cross‑functional teams.
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Manage, review, and provide guidance on ODM mechanical, thermal, sealing, and industrial design to ensure alignment with PMI engineering, quality, cost, and manufacturing requirements.
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Review designs for material selection, processes, finishes, and tolerances to achieve product, cost, and schedule targets.
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Conduct root‑cause analysis and drive corrective actions.
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Review DFA, DFM, and FEA results; track and manage action items.
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Provide technical guidance and engineering solutions as needed.
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Develop or validate system, board, and component‑level CAD models; support PCB layout; perform 3D modeling verification.
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Support thermal management design (heat sinks, airflow, gap materials, EMI shielding, tolerance analysis, etc.).
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Create and document mechanical design requirements from feasibility to detailed design.
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Lead development and integration of mechanical design solutions from concept to production.
AI Application Exploration for Mechanical Design
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Collect and study AI applications related to mechanical engineering design.
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Propose innovative AI‑driven technology solutions to enhance design efficiency and quality.
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Support deployment of AI tools into the mechanical design and development workflow.
Reverse Engineering & Competitive Analysis
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Collaborate with CIF (Competitive Insights & Foresight) and Costing teams to disassemble and analyze competitor products.
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Generate mechanical‑design‑focused competitive analysis reports.
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Support mechanical cost analysis for parts and components.
Who we are looking for:
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BSME/MSME with 3+ years of experience in mechanical and/or thermal design.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong cross‑functional and external partnership abilities.
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Strong awareness of emerging technologies and AI applications in engineering.
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Proficient with MCAD/MCAE 3D modeling and analysis tools; SolidWorks and Pro/E preferred.
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Background in electromechanical development and end‑to‑end product/system design.
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Deep understanding of DFM and manufacturing processes (sheet metal, die‑cast, injection molding, extrusion, high‑volume tooling, electronics assembly).
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Knowledge of thermal design, EMC, safety standards, and compliance requirements.
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Experience with sheet metal, extrusion, and plastic part design, including soft/hard tooling.
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Bilingual proficiency in English and Chinese (written and spoken).
What We Offer
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The opportunity to define both your future and ours. We empower you to experiment, innovate, and grow.
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A diverse, inclusive culture where every contribution matters—and where you can collaborate with some of the world’s best talent.
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A global business with endless opportunities to develop your career.
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Pride in contributing to our mission: delivering a smoke‑free future.
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