THE COMPANY:

At PAX Labs we strive to enhance people’s lives through exceptional cannabis experiences. Our curated set of pure full flavor pods and award-winning devices make enjoying cannabis simple and safe. For more than a decade, we have created next-generation devices that deliver enduring quality and wellness benefits through innovations in design and technology, and remain trusted by millions of consumers nationwide. Our standards allow for the safest vaporization of cannabis on the market. We are passionate about increasing well-being and joy through the power of cannabis, and we are committed to advancing opportunity through supporting social justice, access and equity in the industry.

We are incredibly excited about the tremendous growth of the cannabis industry, inspired every day by how cannabis can change lives, and fortunate for our leading position in the space. Our culture is focused on putting the consumer first, making an impact together, and also having fun along the way!

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reporting directly to the Director of Mechanical Engineering, PAX is looking for a Manager of Embedded Systems (EE/HW) to lead the group responsible for design, engineering, debug, and validation of PAX hardware products.

This role is responsible for leading and developing modular embedded system architectures that are highly reusable and scalable across our product portfolio. This role will immediately manage a small group of Electrical and Hardware engineers. We need this role to be hands-on and highly technical - it’s a great opportunity to combine what you love about engineering with what you love about multiplying your skillset and coaching and managing others.

• Lead the development and design of electronic systems, including hardware and firmware, for cannabis hardware products
• Lead and manage a team of hardware and electrical engineers in the design, development, and production of our cannabis hardware products.  Manage, grow, and coach direct reports on technical issues and interactions, ensuring a psychologically safe and trusting environment to enable high degrees of collaboration
• Oversee the development and maintenance of engineering documentation, including schematics, PCB layouts, and software source code
• Drive performance validation of internally and externally developed products.  This includes developing internal tools/fixtures needed to validate performance and reliability of products, core technologies, and batteries 
• Drive best practices, rigorous design execution, to deliver innovative and high performing designs on schedule
• Heavy collaboration with cross functional product and engineering teams.
• Collaborate on embedded or PC-level software tools to control PCB test fixtures and development tools.
• Create/execute verification and validation protocols.
• Follow PAX Labs’ design control and documentation procedures

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5+ years in consumer products and/or other product development
• Deep knowledge of electronic hardware and firmware design, including PCB design, schematic capture, and programming languages such as C/C++ and Python
• Strong track record of shipping products and managing them through their entire life cycle
• Experience working with Asian manufacturing and supply chains
• Excellent organizational, communication, presentation, and data analytics skills

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL:

• Have seen multiple product cycles from start to finish and shipping consumer hardware at high volume.
• Be a creative problem solver and make data-driven decisions.  
• Have experience working with development partners in a JDM style engagement
• Be hyper organized and you won’t hesitate to fix something that’s disorganized or broken. 
• Have a natural tendency to identify inefficiencies and take action to resolve them.
• Effectively lead and influence others, driving decisions cross-functionally across the org that enable your team or deliver on the best technical solution for the company.  
• Practice servant leadership and realize it’s your first responsibility to unblock the team so they can move forward, while also focusing on coaching and mentoring them along the way.  
• Have a passion for the cannabis industry and experience working with cannabis-related products is preferred

Education

• BS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering, related discipline, or demonstrated equivalent experience.

 PAX LABS PERKS & BENEFITS:

• Competitive compensation, equity & bi-annual performance reviews
• Fully funded comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401K plan
• Generous PTO policy 
• Paid Parental Leave
• Monthly wellness reimbursement
• Cell Phone reimbursement
• Employee Purchase Program for discounted PAX devices
• Weekly catered lunch, endless snacks and beverages
• Dog Friendly HQ in the Mission District of San Francisco
• Employee Assistance Program including access to online legal support

COMPENSATION

In addition to the benefits below, this role has a pay range between $175,000-205,000 and equity. The pay range represents what we believe, in good faith, this role will pay. The final salary offer will be determined based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, depth of experience, geographic location, and relevant education/training.

PAX VALUES

Put Consumers First - We are here to enhance their lives. We put their needs first in everything we do. We work together to deliver unique solutions for their benefit.

Build a Community - We are active and beneficial builders of a global community. We collaborate together to support sustainability, well-being and social equity efforts—both internally and externally—to establish cannabis as a force for good.

Innovate with Passion - We are passionate about enhancing the cannabis experience by making it positive, accessible and intuitive. We set the standards, innovate for consumers and find the yes as a team. 

Be the Solution and Collaborate - We work as a team to achieve winning outcomes, knowing we each individually are the solution, but can only succeed together.

Lead with Humility and Transparency - We stay open and humble in everything we do. We value learning from each other, and cultivate transparency in our culture and products.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

THE COMPANY

PAX is a leading global cannabis brand on a mission to enhance people’s lives, delivering well-being through pure products, unique experiences, and an unparalleled passion for the plant. For more than a decade, PAX has provided products that are simple, enjoyable, and trusted by millions. PAX has been recognized for its brand, culture and products by The New York Times’ Wirecutter, TIME, Fast Company, GQ, Gear Patrol, mg Magazine, High Times, and many more. PAX is committed to making a positive impact through PEACE BY PAX, its purpose-driven platform supporting social reform, safe access and sustainability. 

We are incredibly excited about the progress of the movement, the tremendous growth of the industry, and inspired every day by our opportunity to help change lives through cannabis. Our culture is focused on putting people at the center of everything we do, making an impact together, and having fun along the way. Our team has an unparalleled passion for the plant and has helped build business at the forefront of consumer experience and well-being, including Apple, Google, Uber, Fitbit, Constellation, Honest Company, Beauty Counter, Eaze, Curaleaf, Wyld and more. PAX has raised over $430MM in capital from leading consumer and technology investors and is available for sale in some capacity in more than 40 countries around the world.

Summary

We are seeking a functional and analytical IT professional to join our team. This role sits at the intersection of business processes, data and business intelligence. You will be an expert on our core business systems, configuring them to meet business needs, testing updates and implementing new features and functionality. You will also be integral to our data and business intelligence stack including building reports and moving data between systems and databases.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Data & Business Intelligence

• Write and optimize SQL queries to extract data from our ERP, CRM, and other business systems.
• Design and maintain interactive dashboards using tools like Power BI / Tableau / Excel.
• Analyze data trends to help department heads (Finance, Sales, Ops) make informed decisions.
• Ensure data integrity by regularly auditing reports against source systems.
• Implement data pipelines using tools such as Boomi, Celigo or Airflow.

1. Business Analysis & Requirements (The "Ask")

• Meet with stakeholders to understand their pain points and document requirements for new system features or reports.
• Create process flowcharts and documentation to map out current business workflows.
• Translate business requests into technical specifications for vendors or database administrators.

1. System Configuration & Support (The "Software")

• Serve as the functional expert for our core applications (e.g., managing user permissions, configuring workflows, or adding custom fields).
• Perform User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for system upgrades or new implementations to ensure nothing breaks.
• Provide support for complex application issues that require data investigation or logic analysis.

Qualifications

Technical Skills

• SQL Mastery: Strong hands-on experience writing SQL queries, Views, and Stored Procedures is mandatory. You must be comfortable working directly with the database.
• Data Visualization: Proven experience building reports in Power BI, Tableau, Looker, or SSRS.
• Excel: Advanced proficiency (PivotTables, VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP) for quick ad-hoc analysis.
• Systems Knowledge: Experience administering or configuring ERP, CRM, or HRIS platforms (e.g., Salesforce, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, SAP) is a strong plus.

Analyst Skills

• Communication: Ability to explain complex data or system logic to non-technical users in plain English.
• Documentation: Experience writing standard operating procedures (SOPs), functional requirements, and test plans.
• Problem Solving: A logical mindset for troubleshooting system errors or data discrepancies.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field.
• 2-5 years of experience in a Business Analyst or Data Analyst role.

COMPENSATION

In addition to the benefits above, the salary for this role is $95,000-125,000, plus the opportunity to participate in the company equity and bonus programs. This represents what we believe, in good faith, this role will pay. The final pay will depend on many factors, including years and depth of experience, level, and location of the employee. 

PAX VALUES

• Put Consumers First: We are here to enhance their lives. We put their needs first in everything we do. We work together to deliver unique solutions for their benefit.
• Build a Community: We are active and beneficial builders of a global community. We collaborate together to support sustainability, well-being and social equity efforts—both internally and externally—to establish cannabis as a force for good.
• Innovate with Passion: We are passionate about enhancing the cannabis experience by making it positive, accessible and intuitive. We set the standards, innovate for consumers and find the yes as a team. 
• Be the Solution and Collaborate: We work as a team to achieve winning outcomes, knowing we each individually are the solution, but can only succeed together.
• Lead with Humility and Transparency: We stay open and humble in everything we do. We value learning from each other, and cultivate transparency in our culture and products.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

THE COMPANY

At PAX, we’re on a mission to enhance people’s lives through exceptional consumer experiences—honoring the plant through pioneering innovation, science-backed quality, and award-winning design. For nearly two decades, PAX has delivered high performance products crafted for precision, purity, and consistency that are trusted by millions worldwide. Our culture is built on putting people at the center of everything we do, making an impact together, and having fun along the way. We believe exceptional products, a thriving employee experience, and strong operational rhythms go hand-in-hand. PAX has been recognized for its brand, culture and products by The New York Times’ Wirecutter, TIME, Fast Company, GQ, Gear Patrol, mg Magazine, High Times, and many more. PAX is certified Plastic Negative across all product lines by rePurpose Global, ensuring that twice as much plastic is removed from nature as is used in its products.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES    (Hybrid or Remote)

At PAX, brand and design is a core tenet for the product and brand experience. Reporting to the VP of Marketing the Global Head of Creative will drive and elevate the next chapter of the PAX brand. This senior role is responsible for shaping and executing breakthrough creative that overperforms across every consumer touchpoint—global product introduction campaigns, disruptive thought leadership advertising, industry and consumer events, cultural collaborations as well as omni-channel e-commerce and retail merchandising experiences. 

This is a highly strategic and hands-on leadership role for a creative who can both conceive bold brand ideas and also bring them to life with craft and precision regardless of place and format. 

The ideal candidate blends agency-honed concepting with brand-centric execution, and knows how to build work that drives cultural relevance and commercial results within highly regulated frameworks.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Lead Creative Vision

• Own the creative expression of the PAX brand across all channels and formats.
• Translate brand strategy into distinctive, culturally relevant platforms and campaigns using non-traditional storytelling to navigate advertising restrictions.
• Ensure creative excellence across advertising, digital, social, retail, product launches, packaging, and experiential activations.

Concept and Launch Breakthrough Campaigns

• Develop big ideas that build brand heat and drive product demand.
• Lead the creative development of integrated campaigns spanning digital, retail, partnerships, and cultural moments.
• Bring concepts to life across storytelling, motion, environments, packaging, and product.

Shape the PAX Brand World

• Continue evolving the visual and creative identity of PAX for a divers audience ranging from wellness-seekers to cannabis connoisseurs.
• Oversee design and storytelling across product launches, packaging, merchandising, retail displays, and brand environments.
• Partner with product and industrial design teams to ensure brand and product feel seamlessly connected.

Lead the Creative Team

• Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing multi-disciplinary internal creative design team.
• Create a culture of ambitious thinking, craft, and creative accountability.
• Establish efficient processes that enable breakthrough work and high-quality production while managing complex compliance requirements.

Partner Across the Organization

• Collaborate closely with marketing, product, insights, and leadership teams to bring brand and product strategies to life.
• Ensure creative work is grounded in consumer insights and business objectives.

Manage External Creative Partners

• Select and lead strong relationships with external agencies and production partners
• Expand network of creative collaborators across culture, fashion, design, and entertainment.

WHAT WE LOOK FOR IN YOU

• 15+ years of creative experience across leading agencies and/or premium consumer brands
• Proven ability to concept and execute breakthrough integrated campaigns in “dark market” or regulated environments (e.g., cannabis, alcohol, or luxury tech.)
• Experience building and evolving premium consumer brands
• Strong portfolio demonstrating campaign concepting, brand storytelling, and design craft
• Deep experience across packaging, product, advertising, digital, retail, and experiential
• Ability to operate both strategically and hands-on
• Strong creative instincts and ability leading multidisciplinary creative teams
• Clear understanding of consumer insights and brand strategy
• Experience collaborating with product and marketing teams in a fast-moving consumer or technology environment
• Role can be hybrid or remote in CA or NY

COMPENSATION

In addition to the benefits above, the salary for this role is $200,000-$240,000, plus the opportunity to participate in the company equity and bonus programs. This represents what we believe, in good faith, this role will pay. The final pay will depend on many factors, including years and depth of experience, level, and location of the employee. 

PAX VALUES

• Put Consumers First: We are here to enhance their lives. We put their needs first in everything we do. We work together to deliver unique solutions for their benefit.
• Build a Community: We are active and beneficial builders of a global community. We collaborate together to support sustainability, well-being and social equity efforts—both internally and externally—to establish cannabis as a force for good.
• Innovate with Passion: We are passionate about enhancing the cannabis experience by making it positive, accessible and intuitive. We set the standards, innovate for consumers and find the yes as a team. 
• Be the Solution and Collaborate: We work as a team to achieve winning outcomes, knowing we each individually are the solution, but can only succeed together.
• Lead with Humility and Transparency: We stay open and humble in everything we do. We value learning from each other, and cultivate transparency in our culture and products.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

THE COMPANY

At PAX, we’re on a mission to enhance people’s lives through exceptional consumer experiences—honoring the plant through pioneering innovation, science-backed quality, and award-winning design. For nearly two decades, PAX has delivered high performance products crafted for precision, purity, and consistency that are trusted by millions worldwide. Our culture is built on putting people at the center of everything we do, making an impact together, and having fun along the way. We believe exceptional products, a thriving employee experience, and strong operational rhythms go hand-in-hand. PAX has been recognized for its brand, culture and products by The New York Times’ Wirecutter, TIME, Fast Company, GQ, Gear Patrol, mg Magazine, High Times, and many more. PAX is certified Plastic Negative across all product lines by rePurpose Global, ensuring that twice as much plastic is removed from nature as is used in its products.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES    (Hybrid or Remote)

At PAX, brand and design is a core tenet for the product and brand experience. Reporting to the VP of Marketing the Global Head of Creative will drive and elevate the next chapter of the PAX brand. This senior role is responsible for shaping and executing breakthrough creative that overperforms across every consumer touchpoint—global product introduction campaigns, disruptive thought leadership advertising, industry and consumer events, cultural collaborations as well as omni-channel e-commerce and retail merchandising experiences. 

This is a highly strategic and hands-on leadership role for a creative who can both conceive bold brand ideas and also bring them to life with craft and precision regardless of place and format. 

The ideal candidate blends agency-honed concepting with brand-centric execution, and knows how to build work that drives cultural relevance and commercial results within highly regulated frameworks.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Lead Creative Vision

• Own the creative expression of the PAX brand across all channels and formats.
• Translate brand strategy into distinctive, culturally relevant platforms and campaigns using non-traditional storytelling to navigate advertising restrictions.
• Ensure creative excellence across advertising, digital, social, retail, product launches, packaging, and experiential activations.

Concept and Launch Breakthrough Campaigns

• Develop big ideas that build brand heat and drive product demand.
• Lead the creative development of integrated campaigns spanning digital, retail, partnerships, and cultural moments.
• Bring concepts to life across storytelling, motion, environments, packaging, and product.

Shape the PAX Brand World

• Continue evolving the visual and creative identity of PAX for a divers audience ranging from wellness-seekers to cannabis connoisseurs.
• Oversee design and storytelling across product launches, packaging, merchandising, retail displays, and brand environments.
• Partner with product and industrial design teams to ensure brand and product feel seamlessly connected.

Lead the Creative Team

• Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing multi-disciplinary internal creative design team.
• Create a culture of ambitious thinking, craft, and creative accountability.
• Establish efficient processes that enable breakthrough work and high-quality production while managing complex compliance requirements.

Partner Across the Organization

• Collaborate closely with marketing, product, insights, and leadership teams to bring brand and product strategies to life.
• Ensure creative work is grounded in consumer insights and business objectives.

Manage External Creative Partners

• Select and lead strong relationships with external agencies and production partners
• Expand network of creative collaborators across culture, fashion, design, and entertainment.

WHAT WE LOOK FOR IN YOU

• 15+ years of creative experience across leading agencies and/or premium consumer brands
• Proven ability to concept and execute breakthrough integrated campaigns in “dark market” or regulated environments (e.g., cannabis, alcohol, or luxury tech.)
• Experience building and evolving premium consumer brands
• Strong portfolio demonstrating campaign concepting, brand storytelling, and design craft
• Deep experience across packaging, product, advertising, digital, retail, and experiential
• Ability to operate both strategically and hands-on
• Strong creative instincts and ability leading multidisciplinary creative teams
• Clear understanding of consumer insights and brand strategy
• Experience collaborating with product and marketing teams in a fast-moving consumer or technology environment
• Role can be hybrid or remote in CA or NY

COMPENSATION

In addition to the benefits above, the salary for this role is $200,000-$240,000, plus the opportunity to participate in the company equity and bonus programs. This represents what we believe, in good faith, this role will pay. The final pay will depend on many factors, including years and depth of experience, level, and location of the employee. 

PAX VALUES

• Put Consumers First: We are here to enhance their lives. We put their needs first in everything we do. We work together to deliver unique solutions for their benefit.
• Build a Community: We are active and beneficial builders of a global community. We collaborate together to support sustainability, well-being and social equity efforts—both internally and externally—to establish cannabis as a force for good.
• Innovate with Passion: We are passionate about enhancing the cannabis experience by making it positive, accessible and intuitive. We set the standards, innovate for consumers and find the yes as a team. 
• Be the Solution and Collaborate: We work as a team to achieve winning outcomes, knowing we each individually are the solution, but can only succeed together.
• Lead with Humility and Transparency: We stay open and humble in everything we do. We value learning from each other, and cultivate transparency in our culture and products.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

THE COMPANY

At PAX, we’re on a mission to enhance people’s lives through exceptional consumer experiences—honoring the plant through pioneering innovation, science-backed quality, and award-winning design. For nearly two decades, PAX has delivered high performance products crafted for precision, purity, and consistency that are trusted by millions worldwide.

Our culture is built on putting people at the center of everything we do, making an impact together, and having fun along the way. We believe exceptional products, a thriving employee experience, and strong operational rhythms go hand-in-hand. PAX has been recognized for its brand, culture and products by The New York Times’ Wirecutter, TIME, Fast Company, GQ, Gear Patrol, mg Magazine, High Times, and many more. PAX is certified Plastic Negative across all product lines by rePurpose Global, ensuring that twice as much plastic is removed from nature as is used in its products.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to the Director, Mechanical Engineering, the Senior Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for designing new products that are innovative, cost efficient, reliable, and ship on schedule. You will troubleshoot and make improvements to existing products, and work closely with other members of the engineering staff to create optimal solutions to difficult design, structural, thermal, and battery life issues. You will be comfortable sketching and prototyping new ideas and be familiar with engineering best practices, concepts and procedures. You may lead and direct the work of others.

Our products are hailed for their beautiful design language, high quality and reliability, and we lead the industry with product and technology innovations. Our Mechanical Engineers are responsible for the architecture and detailed design of all of our products, working closely with the rest of the Hardware team to achieve the product vision for the device.  This role is critical to leading the development of future products.

As the PAX Senior Mechanical Engineer, you will:

• Integrate with cross-functional teams to create high quality products that delight our customers.
• Work with ID to assess product features for manufacturability and recommend capable processes, equipment, etc.
• Lead the development of the mechanical product architectures, assemblies/modules, parts, and accessories
• Detailed design of mechanical components, including complex assemblies and sub-systems.
• Conduct rapid feasibility studies to design for mechanical robustness, schedule, and cost.
• Oversee internal and external prototyping.
• Facilitate design reviews and drive best practices
• Collaborate closely with Reliability and Failure Analysis teams to root cause and resolve issues
• Work directly with part suppliers on DFM, tooling kick-off, tool bring-up, and tool/part qualification.
• Collaborate with local and overseas engineering and manufacturing teams to qualify tooling and define visual quality requirements.
• Work directly with our CM partners in support of system assembly build activities.
• Collaborate extensively with Manufacturing Engineering on our Supply Chain team to develop and validate fixture

WHAT WE LOOK FOR IN YOU

• 10+ years in consumer products and/or other product development
• Deeply technical mechanical engineering background
• Strong track record of shipping products from concept to mass production
• Expert level proficiency in Solidworks
• Experience working with Asian manufacturing and supply chains including travel to manufacturing sites
• Excellent organizational, communication, presentation, and data analytics skills
• Experience in designing consumer oriented products using a broad range of processes and materials, with an emphasis on cosmetic plastic molding and metal parts (sheet metal, CNC, extrusion, etc.).
• Experience with the development and integration of electro-mechanical components, such as flex circuits, batteries, and antenna.
• International travel is expected (< 20%)

 Our Ideal Candidate Will:

• Have seen multiple product cycles from start to finish and shipping consumer hardware at high volume (7 figures in terms of annual units).  
• Have extremely strong XFNL collaboration skills and works super well with others.
• Be a creative problem solver and make data-driven decisions.  
• Have one or more of the following additional skillsets: strong simulation/FEA skills, thermal simulation and heat transfer experience

EDUCATION

• BS in ME, related discipline, or demonstrated equivalent experience
• MS or higher preferred

PAX LABS PERKS & BENEFITS

• Competitive compensation, equity & bi-annual performance reviews
• Fully funded comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401K plan
• Generous PTO policy 
• Paid Parental Leave
• Monthly wellness reimbursement
• Cell Phone reimbursement
• Employee Purchase Program for discounted PAX devices
• Weekly catered lunch, endless snacks and beverages
• Dog Friendly HQ in the Mission District of San Francisco
• Employee Assistance Program including access to online legal support

COMPENSATION

In addition to the benefits above, the salary for this role is $180,000 – $235,000 + equity. This represents what we believe, in good faith, this role will pay. The final pay will depend on many factors, including years and depth of experience, level, and location of the employee. 

PAX VALUES

• Put Consumers First - We are here to enhance their lives. We put their needs first in everything we do. We work together to deliver unique solutions for their benefit.
• Build a Community - We are active and beneficial builders of a global community. We collaborate together to support sustainability, well-being and social equity efforts—both internally and externally—to establish cannabis as a force for good.
• Innovate with Passion - We are passionate about enhancing the cannabis experience by making it positive, accessible and intuitive. We set the standards, innovate for consumers and find the yes as a team. 
• Be the Solution and Collaborate - We work as a team to achieve winning outcomes, knowing we each individually are the solution, but can only succeed together.
• Lead with Humility and Transparency - We stay open and humble in everything we do. We value learning from each other, and cultivate transparency in our culture and products.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

THE COMPANY

At PAX, we’re on a mission to enhance people’s lives through exceptional consumer experiences—honoring the plant through pioneering innovation, science-backed quality, and award-winning design. For nearly two decades, PAX has delivered high performance products crafted for precision, purity, and consistency that are trusted by millions worldwide. Our culture is built on putting people at the center of everything we do, making an impact together, and having fun along the way. We believe exceptional products, a thriving employee experience, and strong operational rhythms go hand-in-hand. PAX has been recognized for its brand, culture and products by The New York Times’ Wirecutter, TIME, Fast Company, GQ, Gear Patrol, mg Magazine, High Times, and many more. PAX is certified Plastic Negative across all product lines by rePurpose Global, ensuring that twice as much plastic is removed from nature as is used in its products.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reporting to the VP of Engineering, PAX is looking for a Director, Mechanical Engineering to lead the group of Mechanical Engineers responsible for the design, development, and support of PAX hardware products.This role serves as a cross-functional leader and “glue” between multiple company touch-points in collaboration including mechanical, embedded, product integrity, sourcing, and product management teams. Mechanical Engineers at PAX are responsible for architecture and detailed design of all of our products, working closely with the rest of the Hardware team and our manufacturing partners to achieve the Industrial Design and Product vision for the device. Our products are hailed for their beautiful design language, high quality and reliability, and attention to details. Our goal is to be the industry leader with product and technology innovations. This role is critical to managing and building our Mechanical Engineering team, the processes and best practices for design execution, and up-leveling our skill-set and quality. 

As the PAX Director, Mechanical Engineering, you will:

• Manage, grow, and inspire our Mechanical Engineering team using your experience and track record of hiring and retaining top talent from the industry
• Drive process development, improvements, and best practices consistent with building a “world class” hardware product development organization
• Hold the quality bar high, drive design reviews, and increase sophistication and technological excellence of our products on aggressive schedules
• Develop and maintain effective tools and train capabilities for the group including CAD design software, PDM systems, FEA modeling and thermal simulation software
• Collaborate with R&D to drive far-reaching technology development initiatives
• Oversee and manage mechanical resourcing across multiple parallel programs
• Develop and drive key team goals and OKRs on a quarterly and annual basis
• Predict, manage, and when needed react to escalations and new risks in collaboration with Product Development
• Travel to support manufacturing builds and ensure factory engagement best practices are established

WHAT WE LOOK FOR IN YOU

• 10+ years in consumer products and/or other product development
• 5+ years of people management experience
• Deeply technical mechanical engineering background
• Extensive CAD design experience (Solidworks)
• Proven experience in structural analysis, thermal analysis, and/or fluid dynamics simulations
• Working knowledge of electronics and proven track record of working with EE to integrate complex electronics into small form factors
• Expert working knowledge of material fabrication processes and design constraints including engineered plastics and plastic injection (single shot, double shot, insert/overmould), and metal fabrication process (stamping, machining, turning, plating, extrusion etc)
• Proven track record of working with Reliability through DFMEA process and developing products to the product spec, and addressing issues during NPI to resolve
• Strong track record of shipping products and managing them through their entire life cycle
• Experience working with Asian manufacturing and supply chains including travel to manufacturing sites
• Excellent organizational, communication, presentation, and data analytics skills
• Ability to meet international travel expectations (~10%)

Ideally, you:

• Have seen multiple product cycles from start to finish and shipping consumer hardware at high volume 
• Pride yourself on your cross-functional collaboration, you thrive when you are working with others
• Are a creative problem solver and make data-driven decisions
• Practice servant leadership and realize it’s your first responsibility to unblock the team so they can move forward, while also focusing on coaching and mentoring them along the way
• Have a track record of making your engineers better than you

EDUCATION

• BS in ME, related discipline, or demonstrated equivalent experience
• MS or higher preferred

 PAX LABS PERKS & BENEFITS:

• Competitive compensation, equity & bi-annual performance reviews
• Fully funded comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401K plan
• Generous PTO policy 
• Paid Parental Leave
• Monthly wellness reimbursement
• Cell Phone reimbursement
• Employee Purchase Program for discounted PAX devices
• Weekly catered lunch, endless snacks and beverages
• Dog Friendly HQ in the Mission District of San Francisco
• Employee Assistance Program including access to online legal support

COMPENSATION

In addition to the benefits above, the salary for this role is $210,000 – $265,000 + equity. This represents what we believe, in good faith, this role will pay. The final pay will depend on many factors, including years and depth of experience, level, and location of the employee. 

PAX VALUES

• Put Consumers First - We are here to enhance their lives. We put their needs first in everything we do. We work together to deliver unique solutions for their benefit.
• Build a Community - We are active and beneficial builders of a global community. We collaborate together to support sustainability, well-being and social equity efforts—both internally and externally—to establish cannabis as a force for good.
• Innovate with Passion - We are passionate about enhancing the cannabis experience by making it positive, accessible and intuitive. We set the standards, innovate for consumers and find the yes as a team. 
• Be the Solution and Collaborate - We work as a team to achieve winning outcomes, knowing we each individually are the solution, but can only succeed together.
• Lead with Humility and Transparency - We stay open and humble in everything we do. We value learning from each other, and cultivate transparency in our culture and products.
• We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

THE COMPANY

At PAX, we’re on a mission to enhance people’s lives through exceptional consumer experiences—honoring the plant through pioneering innovation, science-backed quality, and award-winning design. For nearly two decades, PAX has delivered high performance products crafted for precision, purity, and consistency that are trusted by millions worldwide.

Our culture is built on putting people at the center of everything we do, making an impact together, and having fun along the way. We believe exceptional products, a thriving employee experience, and strong operational rhythms go hand-in-hand. PAX has been recognized for its brand, culture and products by The New York Times’ Wirecutter, TIME, Fast Company, GQ, Gear Patrol, mg Magazine, High Times, and many more. PAX is certified Plastic Negative across all product lines by rePurpose Global, ensuring that twice as much plastic is removed from nature as is used in its products.

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to the Director of Mechanical Engineering, the mechanical engineer is responsible for designing parts and subassemblies of new products that are innovative, cost efficient, reliable, and ship on time. You will troubleshoot and make improvements to existing products, design new products, and work closely with other members of the engineering staff to create and validate solutions to difficult structural, thermal, illumination, and usability problems. You should be comfortable sketching and prototyping new ideas, have a working knowledge of mechanical engineering fundamentals, product development best practices, and design documentation procedures. 

Our products are hailed for their beautiful design language, high quality and reliability, and we lead the industry with product and technology innovations. Our mechanical engineers are responsible for the architecture and detailed design of all of our products, working closely with the rest of the Hardware team to achieve the product vision. This role is critical to the development of future PAX products.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participate in the design and development of the mechanical product architectures, assemblies/modules, parts, and accessories
• Contribute to the decision-making process associated with the creation of mechanical product architectures, assemblies, modules, parts, and accessories
• Perform structural, tolerance, thermal, and fluid analyses to inform design geometry
• Create 3D and 2D drawings including specifications that fully define components and subassemblies and capture design intent
• Work with industrial designers to assess product details for manufacturability and make recommendations for feature changes to optimize for quality at scale
• Collaborate with Product Management team members to assess prototype designs for intuitiveness and usability
• Own internal and oversee external prototyping work to ensure design reflects plan-of-record thinking and tricky areas are de-risked
• Conduct rapid feasibility studies to design for mechanical robustness, schedule, and cost.
• Solicit feedback on design work from team leads and in formal cross-functional design reviews
• Work closely with Reliability and Failure Analysis team members to root cause and resolve issues
• Work closely with the Product Management and Product Integrity teams to ensure product requirements are accurately translated to engineering requirements and have appropriate validation test coverage 
• Work directly with suppliers on DFM, tooling construction, and part qualification (FAI, Cpk)
• Collaborate with internal and overseas engineering teams to develop and validate prototype and production fixtures and test jigs for final assembly
• Work directly with CM and JDM partners to support final assembly build activities (Proto, EVT, DVT, PVT)

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5+ years in consumer/medical/automotive products and/or other product development
• Proficiency in Solidworks with experience in master-modeling and surfacing
• Experience in designing consumer oriented products using a broad range of processes and materials, with an emphasis on cosmetic plastic molding and metal parts (sheet metal, CNC, extrusion, etc.).
• Excellent organizational, communication, and presentation skills
• Be a creative problem solver and make data-driven decisions.
• Willingness to travel internationally for key supplier meetings and final assembly build work

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

Been involved in all project phases (ideation, definition, proto, pre-production, sustaining)Been part of a team that shipped hardware in high volume (>1M units/year)Used empirical data sets in draw insights and drive the decision-making process

• Experience in designing consumer products that are optimized for aesthetics and a premium look
• Experience with the development and integration of electro-mechanical components, such as flex circuits, batteries, and antennas
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication skills
• A keen sense for risk management and design strategies to avoid painting yourself in a corner
• A proactive and self-starting attitude, able to take initiative and work independently with minimal guidance while contributing effectively to team projects.
• Experience working with Asian manufacturing and supply chains including onsite work
• Experience using thermal simulation as a design tool to iterate and solve complex heating, cooling, or thermal isolation (insulating) challenges
• Have one or more of the following additional skillsets: strong simulation/FEA skills, CFD simulation, heat transfer, Fluidics/Micro-Fluidics experience, strong data analytics skills, root cause analysis

EDUCATION:

• BSME and/or MS in a design-related discipline strongly preferred. In lieu of a degree, a candidate must instead have deep on-the-job mechanical engineering experience, clearly demonstrate strong design problem-solving skills, and have a command of relevant engineering theories and technologies.

PAX LABS PERKS & BENEFITS:

• A place to grow your career. We will help you set big goals and exceed them.
• Fully funded comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401K plan
• Generous PTO policy
• Paid Parental Leave
• Monthly wellness reimbursement
• Cell Phone reimbursement
• Employee Purchase Program for discounted PAX devices
• Weekly catered lunch, endless snacks and beverages
• Dog Friendly HQ in the Mission District of San Francisco
• Employee Assistance Program including access to online legal support

COMPENSATION

In addition to the benefits above, the salary for this role is $90K-$130K + equity. This represents what we believe, in good faith, this role will pay. The final pay will depend on many factors, including years and depth of experience, level, and location of the employee. We only expect to pay the top of the range in rare and exceptional circumstances, for candidates that far exceed the requirements and expectations of the position.

PAX VALUES

Put Consumers First - We are here to enhance their lives. We put their needs first in everything we do. We work together to deliver unique solutions for their benefit.

Build a Community - We are active and beneficial builders of a global community. We collaborate together to support sustainability, well-being and social equity efforts—both internally and externally—to establish cannabis as a force for good.

Innovate with Passion - We are passionate about enhancing the cannabis experience by making it positive, accessible and intuitive. We set the standards, innovate for consumers and find the yes as a team. 

Be the Solution and Collaborate - We work as a team to achieve winning outcomes, knowing we each individually are the solution, but can only succeed together.

Lead with Humility and Transparency - We stay open and humble in everything we do. We value learning from each other, and cultivate transparency in our culture and products.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.