Senior Mechanical Engineer

Eight Sleep

$120K — $150K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience in consumer product design with expertise in injection molding and electronics integration.
  • Proven track record in shipping high-volume consumer products, specifically with manufacturing in Asia.
  • Highly proficient in 3D modeling software such as Solidworks, NX, or Creo.
  • Experience with DFM/DFA, tolerance analysis, and geometric tolerancing.
  • Solid understanding of quality measurement techniques including root cause analysis and DOEs.
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
  • Willingness to travel to China as needed.

Responsibilities

  • Architect and design complex electromechanical systems involving various materials and components.
  • Drive designs through the full development lifecycle from brainstorming to production.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams in electrical, software, reliability, and manufacturing engineering.
  • Perform analysis and testing to ensure product design goals are met.
  • Shape product features by collaborating with industrial design, marketing, and company leadership.

Benefits

  • Equity participation for all full-time employees with performance-based refresh opportunities.
  • Each employee receives a complimentary Pod product.
  • Lunch provided in the San Francisco office 5 days a week.
  • Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance for employees and their dependents.
  • Flexible paid time off (PTO) policy.
  • Commuter benefits to assist with daily commuting expenses.
  • Paid parental leave.
Full Job Description
The Role

We're looking for an experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to develop products from concept through to production. You'll be part of a small, mission-driven team and have significant ownership over decisions. We're growing quickly so there are ample opportunities for career growth.

This role is based out of our San Francisco Office 5 days/week

What You'll Help Build
  • 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
  • 3+ 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 excellence

Join 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 growth

From 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 talent

Work 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 investment

We 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 benefits

Every 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

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