Lifecycle Engineering Co-op: Shape Safe Medical Devices

iRhythm Technologies, Inc.; Anaheim (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–June 2027.

You will support changes to electrical PCBA design, embedded firmware, and manufacturing tooling, collaborating with engineering, quality, and regulatory teams to keep our released medical devices safe, compliant, manufacturable, and reliable. This six-month program includes hands-on lab work, prototype testing, V&V activities, and documentation to support design control, manufacturing

Qualifications

• Pursuing BS, MS, or PhD 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

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

Skills

Electrical engineering

Embedded software development (C/C++)

Lab troubleshooting

Hands-on lab work

Documentation

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

MS Office proficiency

Scripting (Java, Python, JavaScript, C

Education

BS in Electrical or Computer Science Engineering

MS or PhD in Electrical or Computer Science Engineering

Tools

Git

CI/CD

Python

C/C++

Job description

iRhythm Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Lifecycle Engineering Co-Op in Cypress, CA for January–June 2027.

You will support changes to electrical PCBA design, embedded firmware, and manufacturing tooling, collaborating with engineering, quality, and regulatory teams to keep our released medical devices safe, compliant, manufacturable, and reliable. This six-month program includes hands-on lab work, prototype testing, V&V activities, and documentation to support design control, manufacturing