Sr Mechanical Engineer I

El Camino Health; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative healthcare company is seeking a Sr Mechanical Engineer I to join their Product Development team in San Francisco. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge wearable medical products that improve patient care. As part of a collaborative environment, you will tackle technical challenges, manage supplier relationships, and drive product innovation from concept to commercialization. If you're a problem solver with a passion for engineering and healthcare, this is your chance to make a meaningful impact while advancing your career in a dynamic and supportive setting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in product development in a regulated industry.
• Proficient in SolidWorks CAD and design analysis methods.

Responsibilities

• Drive mechanical team activities through the entire NPI process.
• Lead mechanical design of wearable medical devices and tools.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

SolidWorks CAD

Design Control Process

Failure Analysis

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks PDM

GD&T

Job description

time left to apply End Date: May 30, 2025 (30+ days left to apply)

job requisition id 138

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:

iRhythm is seeking a Sr Mechanical Engineer I to join our Product Development team. The Product Development team is made up of a close-knit group of talented engineers representing a wide range of engineering disciplines. This position is a hybrid role that will require you to be on-site in our San Francisco, California office, with flexibility for days of remote work as appropriate.

In this role, you will contribute directly to the development of wearable medical products, spanning early-stage research through commercialization. Our work environment is highly collaborative, and engineers at iRhythm work passionately to deliver innovative solutions that improve the quality of healthcare and the patient experience. We are looking for like-minded individuals to join our team!

Responsibilities

Tackle technical activities for key development initiatives, including new and sustaining hardware projects (device, packaging, fixtures, and process)

Apply mechanical and/or materials expertise to aid in failure analysis for discrepant production components, assemblies, and field complaints

Manage supplier and contract manufacturer relationships including driving schedules, making design changes based on DFM input, approving first articles, and troubleshooting issues

Drive mechanical team activities through the entire new product introduction (NPI) process

Support early-stage research by ideating, testing, and iterating on new concepts and processes to advance product innovation

Execute Verification & Validation (V&V) activities including developing new test methods, writing test protocols/reports, and performing failure analysis

Complete deliverables for regulatory submissions

Conduct design transfer activities with Manufacturing team to support product launch

Lead mechanical design of wearable medical devices and tools/fixtures

Write mechanical sub-system requirements and translate them into product designs and features that deliver high quality data insights

Generate creative, scalable concepts that leverage thoughtfully chosen material choices to meet the needs of ambulatory, body-worn devices (electro-mechanical sensor-based technologies)

Utilize SolidWorks CAD to create engineering drawings and SolidWorks PDM to manage CAD models in compliance with ISO 13485 QMS

Identify, analyze, and mitigate design risks

Support product packaging through collaboration with internal/external packaging and labeling teams

Scale products through high-volume manufacturing processes, utilizing experience in injection molding, adhesives, die cutting, and electronics integration

Support sustaining and second sourcing activities (e.g., supplier selection/qualification)

Influence business and product decisions using research and data

Contribute to generation of intellectual property

Required Qualifications:

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent technical discipline; BS with 5+ years or MS with 3+ years of relevant experience

Industry experience in product development, working through the design control process and rigorous V&V test cycles in a highly regulated industry, like medical devices

Proficient in SolidWorks CAD, SolidWorks PDM, and GD&T

Experience with design analysis (through empirical methods and finite element analysis), high-volume manufacturing, and injection molding is a plus

Self-motivated with an ability to work independently

Demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate effectively across engineering disciplines (e.g., Electrical, Quality, Manufacturing) and with cross-functional partners (e.g., Regulatory, Product)

Values and prioritizes a supportive team environment that enables open-minded and respectful discussion

Able to travel to Manufacturing facility (Cypress, CA) or vendors as required, up to 10%

Location:

San Francisco

Actual compensation may vary depending on job-related factors including knowledge, skills, experience, and work location.

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:

iRhythm is seeking a Sr Mechanical Engineer I to join our Product Development team. The Product Development team is made up of a close-knit group of talented engineers representing a wide range of engineering disciplines. This position is a hybrid role that will require you to be on-site in our San Francisco, California office, with flexibility for days of remote work as appropriate.

In this role, you will contribute directly to the development of wearable medical products, spanning early-stage research through commercialization. Our work environment is highly collaborative, and engineers at iRhythm work passionately to deliver innovative solutions that improve the quality of healthcare and the patient experience. We are looking for like-minded individuals to join our team!

Responsibilities

• Tackle technical activities for key development initiatives, including new and sustaining hardware projects (device, packaging, fixtures, and process)

• Apply mechanical and/or materials expertise to aid in failure analysis for discrepant production components, assemblies, and field complaints

• Manage supplier and contract manufacturer relationships including driving schedules, making design changes based on DFM input, approving first articles, and troubleshooting issues

• Drive mechanical team activities through the entire new product introduction (NPI) process

• Support early-stage research by ideating, testing, and iterating on new concepts and processes to advance product innovation

• Execute Verification & Validation (V&V) activities including developing new test methods, writing test protocols/reports, and performing failure analysis

• Complete deliverables for regulatory submissions

• Conduct design transfer activities with Manufacturing team to support product launch

• Lead mechanical design of wearable medical devices and tools/fixtures

• Write mechanical sub-system requirements and translate them into product designs and features that deliver high quality data insights

• Generate creative, scalable concepts that leverage thoughtfully chosen material choices to meet the needs of ambulatory, body-worn devices (electro-mechanical sensor-based technologies)

• Utilize SolidWorks CAD to create engineering drawings and SolidWorks PDM to manage CAD models in compliance with ISO 13485 QMS

• Identify, analyze, and mitigate design risks

• Support product packaging through collaboration with internal/external packaging and labeling teams

• Scale products through high-volume manufacturing processes, utilizing experience in injection molding, adhesives, die cutting, and electronics integration

• Support sustaining and second sourcing activities (e.g., supplier selection/qualification)

• Influence business and product decisions using research and data

• Contribute to generation of intellectual property
  

Required Qualifications:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent technical discipline; BS with 5+ years or MS with 3+ years of relevant experience

• Industry experience in product development, working through the design control process and rigorous V&V test cycles in a highly regulated industry, like medical devices

• Proficient in SolidWorks CAD, SolidWorks PDM, and GD&T

• Experience with design analysis (through empirical methods and finite element analysis), high-volume manufacturing, and injection molding is a plus

• Self-motivated with an ability to work independently

• Demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate effectively across engineering disciplines (e.g., Electrical, Quality, Manufacturing) and with cross-functional partners (e.g., Regulatory, Product)

• Values and prioritizes a supportive team environment that enables open-minded and respectful discussion

• Able to travel to Manufacturing facility (Cypress, CA) or vendors as required, up to 10%

Location:

San Francisco

Actual compensation may vary depending on job-related factors including knowledge, skills, experience, and work location.

Estimated Pay Range

$135,000.00 - $175,000.00

As 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]

About iRhythm Technologies
iRhythm is a leading digital healthcare company that creates trusted solutions that detect, predict, and prevent disease. Combining wearable biosensors and cloud-based data analytics with powerful proprietary algorithms, iRhythm distills data from millions of heartbeats into clinically actionable information. Through a relentless focus on patient care, iRhythm’s vision is to deliver better data, better insights, and better health for all.

Make iRhythm your path forward. Zio, the heart monitor that changed the game.

At iRhythm, you'll have the opportunity to grow your skills and your career while impacting the lives of people around the world. Together, we are reimagining the way cardiac arrhythmias are diagnosed. We need curious problem solvers like you. With opportunities remotely, at our office, in manufacturing, and in locations across the globe, this is your chance to meaningfully shape the future of cardiac health, our company, and your career.

Driven By Purpose - Cardiac health touches the lives of people all around us. Providing life-changing healthcare solutions that impact patients around the world drives us to bring our best every single day.

Growth Means Opportunity - We are growing rapidly. And with that growth comes a wealth of opportunities to learn and advance at iRhythm. The potential to deepen your impact, seek new opportunities, and advance your career is yours to pursue.

Build the Future - We are a boundary-pushing organization that values innovative thinking and impacts healthcare at a global level. The expectation is to think big and build the future you see for iRhythm, our patients, and yourself.

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