Staff Mechanical Engineer / Product Design Engineer at Eight Sleep

San Francisco, California, United States

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$180,000 – $220,000Compensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Technology, Health and WellnessIndustries

Requirements

Experience with complex electromechanical systems
Design experience across the entire development lifecycle (brainstorming, CAD, prototyping, testing, and ramp into production)
Ability to collaborate with industrial design, marketing, and product teams
Strong problem-solving skills
Experience with plastic, metal, and soft goods components
Familiarity with sensors and actuators

Responsibilities

Architect and design complex electromechanical systems
Drive designs across the entire development lifecycle
Shape the direction of products and features through collaboration
Solve highly cross-functional problems by working with various engineering teams
Perform analysis and testing to ensure designs meet product goals

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

electromechanical systemsCADprototypingtestingsensorsactuatorsplastic componentsmetal componentssoft goods

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary range for this position?

The salary range is $180K - $220K.

Is this role remote or onsite?

This is an onsite position.

What skills are required for this role?

Required skills include experience with complex electromechanical systems, design across the full development lifecycle (brainstorming, CAD, prototyping, testing, and production ramp), collaboration with industrial design, marketing, and product teams, strong problem-solving, experience with plastic, metal, and soft goods components, and familiarity with sensors and actuators.

What is the work environment like at Eight Sleep?

The work environment is intense, demanding, and ambitious, similar to an Olympic athlete’s training regime, with expectations of up to 60 hours per week. It is inspired by Kobe Bryant’s “Mamba Mentality,” striving to be in the top 1% of performance.

What makes a strong candidate for this role?

Strong candidates have experience with complex electromechanical systems, full lifecycle design including CAD and prototyping, collaboration across teams, strong problem-solving, and hands-on work with plastics, metals, soft goods, sensors, and actuators.

Eight Sleep

Personalized temperature control for better sleep

About Eight Sleep

Eight Sleep focuses on enhancing sleep quality through its main product, The Pod, which is a bed accessory that allows users to control the temperature on each side of the bed. This temperature can be adjusted between 55°F and 110°F, catering to individual preferences for a more comfortable sleep experience. The Pod also tracks sleep patterns and provides health insights, helping users understand their sleep quality and trends. It includes features like a gentle vibration and thermal alarm for waking up. Eight Sleep differentiates itself from competitors by offering a direct-to-consumer sales model with flexible payment options and a risk-free 30-night trial, making it easier for customers to try their product. The company's goal is to improve sleep quality and overall wellness for its users.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters

2014Year Founded

$157.6MTotal Funding

SERIES_CCompany Stage

Consumer Software, Healthcare, Consumer GoodsIndustries

51-200Employees