Lifecycle Engineering Co-Op Full Time Intern Jan-June 2027

El Camino Health; Cypress (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

iRhythm Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Lifecycle Engineering Co-Op in Cypress, CA for January through June 2027. You will prototype and test PCB components, support firmware and fixture software updates, and assist with V&V to ensure compliance with IEC 62304.

You'll work with electrical, embedded, and software engineers to improve yield, reliability, and manufacturability while learning regulatory documentation and design control processes in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing BS/MS/PhD in Electrical or Computer Engineering or related field.
• Hands-on in lab environment with PCBA, embedded systems, and hardware/software integration.
• Familiar with version control and automated test scripting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prototype and test electrical PCB components integrated with prototype product firmware and/or fixture software.
• Support software updates to manufacturing equipment & test systems to drive improvements to yield, throughput, and reliability.
• Support embedded software development and updates, ensuring compatibility with hardware and compliance with IEC 62304 and cybersecurity requirements.
• Support execution of V&V (unit/integration/system), including test plans, protocols, automated regression suites, and reports compliant with IEC 62304 and internal SOPs.
• Create and maintain engineering drawings, specifications, test methods, protocols, and reports to support design control, manufacturing transfer, and regulatory documentation.
• Work cross-functionally with engineering, quality, and regulatory groups to prepare or review product requirements, test methods, test protocols, and test reports.
• Assist with failure analysis of production components, assemblies, and field returns.
• Contribute ideas that may support future product improvements or intellectual property.
• Perform lab equipment setup/maintenance as necessary

Skills

PCBA design

Embedded systems

Embedded software development (C/C++)

Hardware/software integration

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Lab hands-on

Education

BS/MS/PhD in Electrical or Computer Engineering or related

Tools

Lab equipment

Git

CI/CD

Automation scripts (Python/JavaScript/Java)

Job description

## Lifecycle Engineering Co-Op Full Time Intern Jan-June 2027Apply: Orange County, CA: Full time: Posted Yesterday: JR1784**Career-defining. Life-changing.**At iRhythm, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your skills and your career while impacting the lives of people around the world. iRhythm is shaping a future where everyone, everywhere can access the best possible cardiac health solutions. Every day, we collaborate, create, and constantly reimagine what’s possible. We think big and move fast, driven by our commitment to put patients first and improve lives. We need builders like you. Curious and innovative problem solvers looking for the chance to meaningfully shape the future of cardiac health, our company, and your career**About This Role:**Join the team that supports released cardiac monitoring products after launch. Our Lifecycle Engineers ensure quality, reliability, compliance, manufacturability, and business continuity across the product lifecycle. The work connects electrical hardware, embedded firmware, manufacturing test systems, configuration control, verification, failure analysis, and technical documentation and the team focuses on supporting existing products through their lifecycle. As a Lifecycle Engineering Co-Op, you will support execution of changes to our electrical (PCBA design), embedded firmware, and manufacturing tooling software that keep our released medical device products safe, compliant, manufacturable, and reliable. You’ll work closely with our product development team of electrical, embedded firmware, and software engineers to resolve field and factory issues, manage obsolescence, improve yield, and maintain regulatory compliance. **Assignment Details**This is a full-time, six-month Engineering Internship / Cooperative Education (Co-op) assignment for a current student. It offers internship-style learning, mentorship, and meaningful project work, but it is not a traditional summer internship. Candidates must be available for the full January through June 2027 assignment in San Francisco. **Responsibilities*** Prototype and test electrical PCB components integrated with prototype product firmware and/or fixture software* Support software updates to manufacturing equipment & test systems (fixture software, functional test scripts, ICT/boundary scan integration) to drive improvements to yield, throughput, and reliability.* Support embedded software development and updates, ensuring compatibility with hardware and compliance with IEC 62304 and cybersecurity requirements.* Support execution of V&V (unit/integration/system), including test plans, protocols, automated regression suites, and reports compliant with IEC 62304 and internal SOPs.* Create and maintain engineering drawings, specifications, test methods, protocols, and reports to support design control, manufacturing transfer, and regulatory documentation* Work cross-functionally with engineering, quality, and regulatory groups to prepare or review product requirements, test methods, test protocols, and test reports.* Assist with failure analysis of production components, assemblies, and field returns* Contribute ideas that may support future product improvements or intellectual property* Perform lab equipment setup/maintenance as necessary **Minimum Qualifications*** Pursuing a BS, MS, or PhD degree in Electrical or Computer Science Engineering or related fields* Basic understanding of PCBA design principles, embedded systems, embedded software development (C/C++), and hardware/software integration.* Familiar with lab test equipment and comfortable being hands-on in a lab environment (supporting fixture builds, following test protocols)* Detail-oriented with excellent troubleshooting and critical thinking skills* Strong written and verbal communication skills, and a positive attitude* Comfortable working with minimal supervision* Values and prioritizes a supportive team environment that enables open-minded and respectful discussion* Strong working knowledge of MS office 365 tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)* Ability to understand and modify different programming scripts such as Java, Python, JavaScript, C#, etc., used for writing automated test scripts and frameworks a plus* Familiarity with configuration and change control (Git, branching strategies, code reviews, CI; ECR/ECO, traceability) a plus Full-time | January through June 2027 | Cypress, CA, (Orange County) | $25-30.00 per hourHousing assistance or a housing stipend is not provided. Candidates are responsible for arranging and funding their own housing during the assignment.**Location:**Orange CountyActual compensation may vary depending on job-related factors including knowledge, skills, experience, and work location.**Estimated Pay Range**$25.00 - $35.00As a part of our core values, we ensure an inclusive workforce. We welcome and celebrate people of all backgrounds, experiences, skills, and perspectives. iRhythm Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with all applicable laws.iRhythm provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in job application procedures, including those who may have any difficulty using our online system. If you need such an accommodation, you may contact us at [e-mail]