Product Marketing Engineer (Mechanical)

ABOUT THE ROLE A fast-growing AI software company serving the hardware engineering industry is looking for a Product Marketing Engineer (Mechanical) to bridge the gap between deep technical credibility and compelling go-to-market content. This is a unique role for a mechanical engineer who is passionate about communication, storytelling, and helping fellow engineers understand and adopt powerful new tools. You'll work cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, Sales, and Growth to produce case studies, enablement assets, onboarding materials, and technical content that resonates with mechanical engineers — from individual contributors to executives. No formal product marketing experience is required; what matters most is your engineering foundation and your ability to translate complex technical problems into clear, persuasive narratives. WHAT YOU'LL DO - Lead creation of case studies and technical proof points that demonstrate product value to mechanical engineering audiences. - Collaborate with Product and Engineering to translate complex technical wins into persuasive narratives for customers and prospects. - Own customer onboarding materials, anticipating technical friction points during early adoption. - Create sales enablement assets — including POC guides, Champion Kits, and master decks — that convert technically skeptical prospects. - Maintain post-sales knowledge resources, including a product knowledge base and step-by-step product guides. - Draft 2–3 deep-dive technical blog posts per quarter and contribute to newsletter copy in partnership with the Growth team. - Act as the internal lead for website messaging and help evolve product positioning over time. - Support webinars and demand-generation efforts with engineering-first content and technical credibility. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR Required: - Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (dealbreaker requirement). - 2+ years of hands-on experience working as a mechanical engineer, with direct familiarity with ME workflows and pain points. - Demonstrated ability to document and structure technical content with measurable impact — outcomes, numbers, and ownership over final content form. - Proven ability to translate complex mechanical engineering problems into customer-facing explanations for both engineers and executives. Nice to Have: - Experience producing technical content for engineering audiences (case studies, onboarding guides, champion kits, proof-of-concept materials). - Experience creating content for website evolution, webinars, and demand-generation assets. - MBA or demonstrated business acumen connecting technical depth to bottom-line business value. - Experience enabling engineering customers through technical guides and knowledge base content. - Formal product marketing experience (a plus, not required). Mindset: - Proof-obsessed: you prefer "show, don't tell" and take ownership over content performance. - Strong examples of technical writing, documentation, or presentations that communicate engineering concepts and real-world impact. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS - Salary: $130,000 – $200,000 USD annually, depending on experience. - Competitive benefits package typical of a well-funded early-stage tech company. - Visa sponsorship: Not available for this role. LOCATION This is an on-site role based in San Francisco, CA. Candidates must be willing to work from the San Francisco office. Remote work is not available for this position.