Senior Mechanical Engineer at Eko

Emeryville, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Medical Devices, Digital Health, HealthcareIndustries

Requirements

  • Mastery of Computer-Aided Design (SolidWorks preferred)
  • 3D printing and rapid prototyping expertise
  • Manufacturing process design (injection molding, machining, assembly)
  • Materials selection and mechanical testing protocols
  • GD&T and tolerance analysis
  • Understanding of acoustics fundamentals and audio signal processing
  • Ability to read schematics and understand electronics integration
  • Experience with medical device quality standards (ISO 13485 or similar)
  • CAD data management (good to have)

Responsibilities

  • Design mechanical systems and enclosures using SolidWorks for advanced medical devices
  • Create detailed drawings, assemblies, and manufacturing specifications
  • Conduct tolerance analysis and design for manufacturability (DFM)
  • Work closely with supply chain and program management team to engage with contract manufacturers and component vendors globally
  • Work with contract manufacturers to design and optimize manufacturing processes for scale production
  • Lead design for assembly (DFA) and cost optimization initiatives
  • Design and execute experimental protocols using Design of Experiments (DOE) methodology
  • Develop test fixtures and validation procedures for medical device compliance
  • Analyze statistical data to drive design decisions and process improvements
  • Work closely with electronics teams on mechanical-electrical integration
  • Collaborate with industrial designers on form factor and user experience
  • Interface with firmware engineers on sensor mounting and signal optimization

Skills

Mechanical Design
Prototyping
DFM
FDA Compliance
Acoustics
Electronics Integration
Manufacturing Processes
Data Analysis

Eko

Advanced digital stethoscopes for cardiovascular detection

About Eko

Eko Health specializes in advanced medical devices and software that enhance the detection of cardiovascular diseases. Their main product is an electronic digital stethoscope that integrates with AI-powered software to help healthcare professionals identify heart conditions more accurately. The stethoscopes feature Bluetooth connectivity, noise cancellation, and amplification, allowing clinicians to listen wirelessly and clearly. The AI software automatically checks for signs of heart disease, such as atrial fibrillation and heart murmurs, providing reliable results without interrupting the examination process. Eko Health differentiates itself from competitors by combining traditional stethoscope functionality with modern digital enhancements and leveraging a large dataset of real-life heart sounds to train its AI for accurate detection. The company's goal is to improve early detection and timely intervention in heart and lung diseases, ultimately leading to better patient outcomes.

Oakland, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2013Year Founded
$227.8MTotal Funding
SERIES_DCompany Stage
AI & Machine Learning, Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Paid-time off
Medical/Dental/Vision, Disability + Life Insurance
Volunteer time off
One Medical membership
Parental Leave
401(k) Matching
Work from home equipment stipend
Flexible schedules
Wellness programs (Wellness Wednesdays, Time off)
Wellness perks (Headspace, Ginger, Aaptiv, Physera)
Learning and Development stipend

Risks

Competition from Astellas Pharma's DIGITIVA may impact Eko's market share.
CPT code issuance may delay reimbursement, affecting short-term revenue.
Scaling partnerships like LSU Athletics may face challenges, limiting expansion.

Differentiation

Eko Health integrates AI with digital stethoscopes for enhanced cardiac care.
Their platform is FDA-cleared, ensuring high reliability and trust among clinicians.
Eko leverages the largest dataset of heart sounds for accurate AI training.

Upsides

Eko's partnership with LSU Athletics expands AI use in sports medicine.
The AMA's CPT code issuance boosts potential reimbursement for Eko's SENSORA platform.
Recent $41 million funding round indicates strong investor confidence in Eko.

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