What do I do as a Product Design Engineer? (Amazon)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 พ.ค. 2024
- In this video I'll explain what I do as a Product Design Engineer (PD) and how I got to where I am today!
Feel free to leave any questions you might have about the role in the comments down below!
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Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
02:54 - PD Definition
03:46 - PD: My Story
10:07 - PD Day to Day
17:29 - PD Work/Life
18:56 - PD vs ID
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Retired now, I had a career working in R&D departments doing product design. I have had various job titles that included words like design and engineer but never product. Nonetheless, I think doing product design engineering was a very satisfying job. It is a job that allows one to bring together many different skills and outlooks, which makes for an interesting journey through the design process. It is one of those jobs that is enjoyable enough to not seem like work.
Hello sir, if you don't mind me asking what's the job of programmers in PD¿? I
Because of your video I endeed up knowing lots of engineering positions in a manufacturing company
Awesome!
This video was the most well put together video on youtube! Thank you.
I start a product engineer position in a week and I wanted to get an overview of what the role is. You gave a great explanation!
Definitely subscribing to your channel. Recently started my role as a Product Design Engineer - Graduate Intern and I'm loving it. Your insights really resonates with some of the experiences I've had within the past 3 months
As a product development associate looking to transition to a PD role, this video is perfect to better understand what lies ahead! Thanks for putting this together Adam
Glad to hear you found some value in the video! Thanks for the support Victor
This video was really helpful! I’m a mechanical engineering student interested in PD doing alot of independent learning in this field. Please make more videos!
Thanks for the incredibly useful video!
As an aspiring industrial designer, this is a very helpful video.
Great video! I'm currently a master student majoring in mechanical engineering and I've always wanted to become a PDE. This video really helps me a lot!
hey!! I’m a junior in highschool and I want to major in the same thing u major in, so I just wanted to ask about how that is
Great video! Plz keep making them
Thanks for the support! That’s the goal
Thanks for this amazing video! What would you recommend for a high schooler looking to get into the field? Also, is ABET certification in an Engineering discipline important if Product Design is the end goal?
this is the best PD video I have come across. Great work, Adam. The background music was way too distracting so maybe tone it down a little.
Very informative! Thanks mate! 🤙
Thanks Morgan!
What are stacks of TA's? Some PD's are excellent at understanding them?
Awesome video, btw! The differences between PD & ID helped me- and was almost kind of poetic! Thank you
That's really cool! I was just wondering if the relationship between Industrial designers and Product design engineers is comparable to those of Architects (focused on the design) and civil engineers (focused on the technical aspects of the building, its structure, foundation, etc.) when working on a building for example
I'm considering getting into Product Design. Honestly, I've searched through for videos that provide technical information about Product Design, and your video is the only eye opener I've come across. Thank you for being you!
*Also, I'm desperately up for mentorship. If you have the bandwidth, let me know!
Hi! I’m glad to hear I was able to provide some informative technical information with respect to the PD role! Reach out to my LinkedIn (linked on my YT homepage) and I’d be more than happy to arrange a 15 minute sync.
It is real challenge to be good PD, long time learning and a strong heart, respect from China.😛
Hey Adam, I wanted to ask what you feel about the chances of a Physics major to break into the world of PD. Several decisions factored into me studying Physics, and while I really enjoy it, I would like to use the principles to design something. As you mentioned, most people in this field have an engineering degree. The biggest deviation I've seen is architecture or similar BAs entering as well. Even if I wish to formalize my interest into a masters degree, people expect to have have studied product design already, so I find it rather to figure out the roadmap. I am participating in design competitions to learn thing on my own, and proceed from there, but if you have some more insights that'd be great!
Thank you so much for the video. Was wondering if you had any advice on creating a PD portfolio? I'm about to be a new grad and I'm looking to apply to these types of roles.
Honestly, not all PD roles require a PD portfolio. Some companies ask for a design challenge, or a presentation during the interview process instead. If a portfolio is needed, the recruiter will most likely ask for it. I would advise to apply first to many roles you find interesting, and then create one if a portfolio is needed. My portfolios in the past have been created based on what the company you are interviewing for makes day to day. See how your previous projects and problems you've solved might be able to benefit those products. Hope this helps!
I'm currently considering becoming like a "Freelance PD" because no company seems to ever get back to me. Is that really even a thing?
As in: customer has a problem or desire a product, I offer the Fabrication/solution, make it, and they move forward with the results. Could be a toy, prop, schedule or sorting system. Is saying "I'm a PD" the right way to encapsulate what I'm intending? Beyond my degree, is there any other certifications required to legally be a engineer? Sick video!
Hey Adam! Great video and advice. I would love to get into Product Design Engineering myself, but I have a Bachelor's degree in CS. Do you think a Masters in ME would be a viable decision to get into the field, or do you see an undergrad in an ME related field necessary?
Hi! I’ve seen it play out a few different ways, so I would say there is a “one size fits all” approach. But, I do also know someone who became a software engineer at Amazon and then transitioned into a PD role. They grew their design skills outside of their 9-5 and then interviewed internally. Bottom line, don’t let your undergraduate CS degree eliminate the potential for becoming a PD!
Very informative video. This will be helpful for WWU students who are deciding between engineering and industrial design. Great to see details about what you do every day, Adam!
Hi Nicole! Glad to hear you found it informative and helpful for students on the fence between engineering and industrial design! Hope you and the WWU team are doing great!
Nice video…you should run simulations on all your designs in all your free time!
Haha sounds good to me! What is sleep 🤪
Hi Adam! Wanted to ask.. in order to become a PD Engineer in the states, is a bachelor’s degree enough to secure a job? Or you need to take a licensure exam in order to get a Job..
Would Appreciate a reply.
Thanks for your help!
Recently as I'm looking for a job, I've seen that most jobs titled "Product designer" are for Digital products and software UX design.
Eventhough my bachelor's degree is in Product design I always apply as an Industrial designer
So these corporates are finally looking for mechanical engineers as well and not only software engineers
I'm currently working as an architect, product designing has been my passion. But i don't know if the transition is worth it or how much am i going to succeed in it. I search for product designing and there's a plethora of stuff out there...with the same name.
Hello Adam. Can you help me find a remote job as a design engineer? I am currently working for a company in my town where they make water treatment and purification equipment and fruit juicing equipment, but I want a job that I can work from home. I have more than 3 years experience in Inventor software from Autodesk and Autocad.
what is the job market of this occupation in canada and america? is the salary and working hours worth it?
I'm a mechanical project engineer. I want to do a masters in product design and make a career shift. Is it too late to start a PD career at age 38?
Hi Adam,
I want to get a job as Pde....can you please guide.....
Hi Akahay! That’s a great goal. A great place to start is by checking career opportunities on all big tech websites as well as angellist.co for startup job opportunities! I would focus on speaking to projects you dive deep in and know the ins and outs of every detail as a result. Best of luck!
A question that always crosses my mind, can I call the product designer that he is an engineer?
only if he have engineer degree.
Hi Adam,
Fascinating video! Unfortunately, I could only watch the first 5 or 6 minutes due to the loud background music. Have you considered lowering the volume to make the content more accessible for autistic viewers like me? Just a suggestion. Thanks!
Could you please let us know which CAD software you use for developing the models?
CAD software varies company to company. Amazon uses Creo, Solidworks mainly, Apple uses NX etc.
My recommendation would be to learn the one which requires the least amount of capital to get started (I’m biased towards Fusion 360). Most of those skills you learn in that one CAD software can be transferred and applied to new softwares and interfaces.
why the music on the background, couldn't finish the video
Noted :)
wait wait industrial design different from product design engineering?? Isn't it the same term as I thought?😥
Great question! Different roles in the consumer electronic industry. 👍
I guess the first rule of product design is never reinvent the wheel.
rules is for losers.
where can I find product engineers like you for my product? I can hire your team on Amazon?
Chinese engineer assistance is common and truly made in China
Thanks for the vid. Incessant background music is annoying. Feels kinds adhd
I need a product design engineer.