Wearable EEG Mechanical Engineer — Ergonomic Brain Hardware

Cogwear, Inc.; Saint Paul, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Cogwear, Inc. is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join a multidisciplinary team developing a next-generation EEG headband.

You will own the mechanical architecture, focusing on comfort, durability, and high-volume manufacturability to deliver clinical-grade signal quality. You will collaborate with electrical, biomedical, industrial design, and data science teams to optimize electrode integration, housing, and thermal management while supporting regulatory readiness and validation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 5+ years of mechanical design experience, preferably in consumer hardware.
• Proficiency in CAD tools (SolidWorks, Creo, or equivalent).
• Knowledge of DFM/DFA principles and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with rapid prototyping and iterative hardware development.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop the mechanical architecture of a wearable EEG headband system.
• Develop ergonomic designs optimized for comfort, stability, and signal integrity across head shapes and movement.
• Engineer mechanisms for consistent electrode-to-scalp contact while minimizing pressure points.
• Integrate electronics housings, battery systems, and cabling into compact wearables.
• Design dynamic fit systems and address skin-contact interface challenges.

Skills

Mechanical design

Cross-functional collaboration

Ergonomics

Project planning

Hardware development

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

DFM/DFA

Job description

Cogwear, Inc. is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join a multidisciplinary team developing a next-generation EEG headband.

You will own the mechanical architecture, focusing on comfort, durability, and high-volume manufacturability to deliver clinical-grade signal quality. You will collaborate with electrical, biomedical, industrial design, and data science teams to optimize electrode integration, housing, and thermal management while supporting regulatory readiness and validation