About this role
Professionals who enjoy hands-on problem solving, rapid iteration, and building in fast-paced environments will find a strong fit within this group. OpenAI is hiring a Hardware Engineer for the Consumer Products team in Singapore to build hardware that integrates advanced artificial intelligence directly into user devices.
Daily work involves designing, prototyping, and validating mechanical and electrical subsystems for new AI-driven devices from early development through mass production. Team members translate early product concepts into reliable and scalable devices while collaborating across disciplines with industrial design, operations, and software units.
The position exists to expand the reach of artificial intelligence through dedicated physical devices that combine robust engineering and elegant design. Ideal candidates bring deep technical fluency in systems, mechanical, or electrical engineering, alongside direct experience taking a consumer product all the way to mass production.
What you will do
- Design, prototype, and validate mechanical and electrical subsystems from early development stages through to mass production.
- Collaborate closely with design, operations, and manufacturing teams to ensure product quality, reliability, and scalability.
- Drive DFM and DFA reviews, design iterations, and the physical bring-up of prototype and pilot builds.
- Debug complex system-level issues while leading root-cause investigations and resolutions.
- Partner with global suppliers and cross-functional teams to guarantee flawless execution from the initial concept to the final launch.
What you need
- Bring at least 6 years of professional experience in consumer hardware, consumer electronics, or advanced product development.
- Possess deep technical fluency in mechanical, electrical, or systems engineering.
- Successfully taken at least one consumer product from the concept stage through to mass production.
- Demonstrate enthusiasm for hands-on problem solving, rapid iteration, and building within fast-paced environments.
- Value close collaboration, craftsmanship, and user experience when shaping human interactions with artificial intelligence.
Nice to have
- Cross-disciplinary experience spanning mechanical, electrical, or systems engineering
Benefits
- Relocation support for new employees
Questions candidates ask
Where is this role located and what is the work model?
The position is based in Singapore and follows a hybrid model requiring four days per week in the office. Relocation support is provided for new employees, and occasional travel to manufacturing partners may be required.
What kind of team will I be working with?
You will join the Consumer Products team, which spans mechanical, electrical, and systems engineering. This group partners closely with industrial design, operations, and software to create seamless devices.
What level of experience is required for this position?
Applicants need six or more years of experience in consumer hardware, consumer electronics, or advanced product development. Candidates must also have taken at least one consumer product from concept to mass production.