The RoleWe're looking for an experienced
StaffMechanical Design Engineer to lead mechanical/product design engineering for V1 products from concept to production. You'll be the mechanical lead for a mission-driven team and have significant ownership over decisions. We're growing quickly so there are ample opportunities for career growth.
Preference for applicants who can work onsite at our San Francisco office. Open to remote with 1x/month travel to our San Francisco office. What You'll Help Build- Own, architect, and design complex electromechanical systems, including plastic, metal, and soft goods components integrated with novel sensors and actuators.
- Drive designs across the entire development lifecycle, including brainstorming, CAD, prototyping, testing, and ramp into production in Asia.
- Solve highly cross-functional problems by working with electrical, software, reliability, and manufacturing engineering teams.
- Perform analysis and testing to ensure designs meet product goals, including thermal, fluid, and structural analyses.
- Help shape the direction of our products and features by collaborating with industrial design, marketing, and product teams as well as company leadership.
What You'll Need to Succeed- 6+ years of consumer product design experience with knowledge of injection molding, sheet metal forming, and sensor/electronics integration.
- Experience shipping high-volume consumer products, including manufacturing support in Asia.
- Highly proficient with 3D modeling (e.g. Solidworks, NX, Creo).
- Experience with high-volume manufacturing processes, design for manufacturability and assembly (DFM/DFA), tolerance analysis, functional dimensioning and geometric tolerancing (GD&T).
- Solid understanding of root cause analysis, DOEs, and other quality measuring techniques.
- BSME or equivalent.
- Willingness and ability to travel to China as needed.
Why join Eight Sleep?Innovation in a culture of excellenceJoin us in a workplace where innovation isn't just encouraged - it's a standard. Our flagship product, the Pod, is a testament to our culture of excellence, beloved by hundreds of thousands of customers worldwide. At Eight Sleep, you will be part of a team that continuously pushes the boundaries of technology in sleep fitness.
Immediate responsibility and accelerated career growthFrom your first day, you'll take on substantial responsibilities that have a direct impact on our core business and product success. We are a small team that empowers you to own your projects and see the tangible effects of your efforts, enhancing both your professional growth and our company's trajectory. Your path will be challenging but rewarding, perfect for those who thrive in fast-paced environments aiming for high standards.
Collaboration with exceptional talentWork alongside other bright minds like you: at Eight Sleep exceptional intelligence and a passion for breakthroughs are the norms. Our team members are not only experts in their fields but also avid innovators who thrive in our dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Equitable compensation and continuous equity investmentWe extend equity participation to every full-time team member, recognizing and rewarding your direct contributions to our success. This includes periodic equity refreshments based on performance, ensuring that as Eight Sleep grows and succeeds, so do you - perfectly aligning your achievements with the broader triumphs of the company.
Your own Pod - and other great benefitsEvery Eight Sleep employee receives the very product that defines our mission: a Pod of their own. If you join us you'll get your own Pod, along with*:
- Lunch in the SF office 5 days a week
- Full access to health, vision, and dental insurance for you and your dependents
- Supplemental life insurance
- Flexible PTO
- Commuter benefits to ease your daily commute
- Paid parental leave
