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About Us:

Ideavillage is a leading direct-response TV and consumer products marketing company that designs, sources, markets and sells high quality products in multiple segments, including women’s and men’s apparel, accessories, health and wellness and beauty. Our products are distributed to over 60,000 stores including major retail chains such as Walmart, Target, CVS, Walgreens, and Dick’s Sporting Goods. Ideavillage has launched well-known brands which include Copper Fit, Micro Touch, Finishing Touch, and Flawless. The corporate focus is to expand its successful product launches into long-term brands.

Job Description:

IdeaVillage is seeking a hands-on Product Engineer with an Electrical or Mechanical Engineering background to support our growing portfolio of consumer products. This role will work across the full product lifecycle — from concept and prototyping through compliance, production, and launch.

The ideal candidate is technical, detail-oriented, and comfortable working with overseas factories, particularly in Asia. You will collaborate closely with Product Development, QA, Supply Chain, and Leadership to bring innovative, high-quality products to market.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the full product development lifecycle, from concept and prototyping through testing, production, and shipment
• Evaluate product samples for performance, durability, manufacturability, and compliance considerations
• Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical and/or electrical issues using Root Cause / Corrective Action methods
• Assist with regulatory compliance, safety testing, and certification (UL, CSA, Intertek, FCC, CE, etc.)
• Recommend design, component, material, and process improvements to enhance product quality, performance, and cost
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and work closely with Asia-based factories and suppliers to support development and production
• Provide technical support during manufacturing and scale-up
• Document test processes, results, and engineering changes in clear technical reports

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
• 3–5 years technical experience in a manufacturing or product development environment
• Familiarity with regulatory agencies and industry standards (UL, CSA, Intertek, FCC, CE, etc.)
• General understanding of Root Cause / Corrective Action (RCCA)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills (technical reporting required)
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and work cross-functionally

Bonus Experience

• Experience with small appliances, grooming tools, vibration devices, motors, or battery-powered products
• Experience working with overseas factories (China, Vietnam, Thailand, etc.)
• Experience and working knowledge of common test equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, electric load, current sensors, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, and LISNs)

Travel Requirement

• Willing to travel domestically and internationally 3–5 times per year to support projects and factory engagements

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