Mechanical Engineer Co-op: Wearable Health Tech

iRhythm Technologies, Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

iRhythm Technologies, Inc. is seeking a full-time Engineering Intern in San Francisco to help turn early ideas for wearable cardiac technology into prototypes.

You will work with mechanical, research, electrical, and manufacturing partners on design, prototyping, verification, and documentation in a regulated medical device environment. This six-month CO-OP runs January through June 2027; you’ll gain hands-on experience with SolidWorks, rapid iteration (3D printing), and design control processes

Qualifications

• Pursuing a BS, MS, or PhD in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Experience with SolidWorks solid modeling and drawings.
• Hands-on lab experience with test fixtures and protocols.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical components and test fixtures using SolidWorks.
• Create and maintain drawings, specs, test methods, and reports for design control and manufacturing transfer.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and regulatory teams on requirements and test protocols.
• Support assessment of existing designs and identify improvement opportunities.
• Assist with failure analysis of production components and field returns.
• Prototype and test components via rapid iteration (e.g., 3D printing).
• Contribute ideas for future product improvements or IP.

Skills

SolidWorks

Lab equipment

Troubleshooting

Communication

Autonomy

Teamwork

Education

BS/MS/PhD in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Solid modeling tools

Job description

iRhythm Technologies, Inc. is seeking a full-time Engineering Intern in San Francisco to help turn early ideas for wearable cardiac technology into prototypes.

You will work with mechanical, research, electrical, and manufacturing partners on design, prototyping, verification, and documentation in a regulated medical device environment. This six-month CO-OP runs January through June 2027; you’ll gain hands-on experience with SolidWorks, rapid iteration (3D printing), and design control processes