Senior Mechanical Engineer/Product Design Engineer

Company: Eight Sleep
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: January 28, 2025

Job Description:

Eight Sleep is the world's first sleep fitness company. Our mission is to fuel human potential through optimal sleep. We use innovative technology, detailed design, and proven science and data to personalize and improve each night for everybody-changing the way people sleep forever and for the better.With our flagship product, the Pod, we are addressing critical sleep issues such as temperature regulation, bed elevation, snoring reduction, and the wake-up experience. Hundreds of thousands of customers around the world sleep better every night thanks to the Pod.But we're just getting started. We're committed to developing more groundbreaking products to tackle additional sleep problems, changing the role sleep plays in our lives forever. We're excited about the journey ahead and the impact we can make as we continue to innovate and expand our offerings to fulfill our mission.We are backed by leading Silicon Valley investors like YC Combinator, Founders Fund, Valor, and Khosla Ventures, and we have been recognized as one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies in 2018, 2022, and 2023.The Pod was also recognized two years in a row by TIME's "Best Inventions of the Year." We currently sell the Pod in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Europe, and Australia.Before you applyEight Sleep is an intense environment: we're demanding and ambitious, which means we ask a lot of ourselves and one another. This means fantastic learning, achievements, and career growth, but it also requires a significant commitment. Our dedication, drive, and intensity rivals those of Olympic athletes. At Eight Sleep, we have Kobe Bryant's mamba mentality - we always aim to be at the best 1% of what we do. If you're looking for a 9-5, this is not for you. Our employees report working up to 60 hours per week. If you want to be challenged and pushed harder than ever before, we invite you to apply.The roleWe'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.How you'll contribute

• 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 need to succeed
  • 5+ years of consumer product design experience with knowledge of injection molding, sheet metal forming, soft goods, and electromechanical systems.
  • 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 , along with*:
    • 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 leaveAt Eight Sleep we continually celebrate the diverse community different individuals cultivate. As an equal opportunity employer, we stay true to our values by ensuring everyone feels they can flourish and grow. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.
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