Eight Sleep
Staff Mechanical Engineer / Product Design Engineer
Eight Sleep, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Staff Mechanical Engineer / Product Design Engineer at Eight Sleep
About Eight Sleep Eight Sleep is the world’s first sleep‑fitness company on a mission to fuel human potential through optimal sleep. We build advanced hardware, software, and AI technology that transforms nightly sleep into a personalized, data‑driven recovery experience. Trusted by high performers, professional athletes, and health‑conscious consumers in over 30 countries, we are recognized as one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies and twice named to TIME’s “Best Inventions of the Year.” Our culture is fast, focused, and relentless, demanding high standards and an unwavering commitment to impact.
Role We’re looking for an experienced Staff Mechanical Engineer to lead new product development from concept through to production. You’ll work with a small, mission‑driven team, owning decisions and driving the product lifecycle. The role is based in our San Francisco office, full‑time, and offers ample opportunities for career growth.
What You’ll 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—brainstorming, CAD, prototyping, testing, and ramp‑into‑production in Asia.
Shape product direction by collaborating with industrial design, marketing, product, and leadership teams.
Solve cross‑functional problems with electrical, software, reliability, and manufacturing engineering teams.
Perform analysis and testing to ensure designs meet product goals, including thermal, fluid, and structural analysis.
What You’ll Need To Succeed
8+ years of consumer product design experience with knowledge of injection molding, sheet metal forming, soft goods, and electromechanical systems.
Track record of shipping high‑volume consumer products with manufacturing support in Asia; willingness to travel to China as needed.
Highly proficient with 3D modeling and simulation tools (e.g. SolidWorks, NX, Creo).
Experience with high‑volume manufacturing processes, design for manufacturability and assembly (DFM/DFA), tolerance analysis, functional dimensioning, and GD&T.
Solid understanding of root cause analysis, DOEs, and other quality measurement techniques.
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent; M.S. preferred.
Why Join Eight Sleep
Innovation in a culture of excellence with immediate responsibility and accelerated career growth.
Collaboration with exceptional talent across hardware, software, and product teams.
Equitable compensation and continuous equity investment for all full‑time staff.
Employee benefits including your own Pod, flexible PTO, health, vision, dental insurance, supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, commuter benefits, and a weekly cafeteria lunch in San Francisco.
Eight Sleep is an equal‑opportunity employer. We celebrate the diverse community different individuals cultivate and 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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About Eight Sleep Eight Sleep is the world’s first sleep‑fitness company on a mission to fuel human potential through optimal sleep. We build advanced hardware, software, and AI technology that transforms nightly sleep into a personalized, data‑driven recovery experience. Trusted by high performers, professional athletes, and health‑conscious consumers in over 30 countries, we are recognized as one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies and twice named to TIME’s “Best Inventions of the Year.” Our culture is fast, focused, and relentless, demanding high standards and an unwavering commitment to impact.
Role We’re looking for an experienced Staff Mechanical Engineer to lead new product development from concept through to production. You’ll work with a small, mission‑driven team, owning decisions and driving the product lifecycle. The role is based in our San Francisco office, full‑time, and offers ample opportunities for career growth.
What You’ll 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—brainstorming, CAD, prototyping, testing, and ramp‑into‑production in Asia.
Shape product direction by collaborating with industrial design, marketing, product, and leadership teams.
Solve cross‑functional problems with electrical, software, reliability, and manufacturing engineering teams.
Perform analysis and testing to ensure designs meet product goals, including thermal, fluid, and structural analysis.
What You’ll Need To Succeed
8+ years of consumer product design experience with knowledge of injection molding, sheet metal forming, soft goods, and electromechanical systems.
Track record of shipping high‑volume consumer products with manufacturing support in Asia; willingness to travel to China as needed.
Highly proficient with 3D modeling and simulation tools (e.g. SolidWorks, NX, Creo).
Experience with high‑volume manufacturing processes, design for manufacturability and assembly (DFM/DFA), tolerance analysis, functional dimensioning, and GD&T.
Solid understanding of root cause analysis, DOEs, and other quality measurement techniques.
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent; M.S. preferred.
Why Join Eight Sleep
Innovation in a culture of excellence with immediate responsibility and accelerated career growth.
Collaboration with exceptional talent across hardware, software, and product teams.
Equitable compensation and continuous equity investment for all full‑time staff.
Employee benefits including your own Pod, flexible PTO, health, vision, dental insurance, supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, commuter benefits, and a weekly cafeteria lunch in San Francisco.
Eight Sleep is an equal‑opportunity employer. We celebrate the diverse community different individuals cultivate and 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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