Mechanical Engineering Co-op Full Time Intern Jan - June 2027
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
Summary
Join Product Development and help turn early ideas for wearable cardiac technology into physical prototypes and testable designs. You will work alongside mechanical, research, electrical, systems, quality, and manufacturing partners on activities connecting user needs, sensor performance, electromechanical design, and manufacturability. This role offers hands-on experience in mechanical design, prototyping, verification testing, failure analysis, and documentation within a regulated medical device environment. You will be treated as a regular member of the engineering team, inclusive of involvement in critical projects, expectations of high-quality deliverables, and accountability for the work you do.
Job description
Engineering Internship / Co-op Format
This is a full-time, six-month Engineering Internship / Cooperative Education (Co-op) assignment for a current student. It offers internship-style learning, mentorship, and meaningful project work, but it is not a traditional summer internship. Candidates must be available for the full January through June 2027 assignment in San Francisco.
Responsibilities
- Design mechanical components and test fixtures using SolidWorks
- Create and maintain engineering drawings, specifications, test methods, protocols, and reports to support design control, manufacturing transfer, and regulatory documentation
- Work cross-functionally with engineering, quality, and regulatory groups to prepare or review product requirements, test methods, test protocols, and test reports.
- Support assessment of existing product or fixture designs and help identify opportunities for improvement
- Assist with failure analysis of production components, assemblies, and field returns
- Prototype and test mechanical components via rapid iteration cycles (e.g., utilize 3D printing)
- Contribute ideas that may support future product improvements or intellectual property
- Perform lab equipment setup/maintenance as necessary
About You
You are interested in the intersection of technology and medicine and the evolving world of wearable sensors and digital health. As a versatile and well-rounded engineer, you appreciate producing mechanical designs in a collaborative environment and are willing to pitch in as needed to advance the collective goals of the team. You have a desire to gain a deep, practical understanding of how devices work and how they fail. You are creative, detail-oriented, and interested in the challenges surrounding medical device production.
Required Qualifications
- Pursuing a BS, MS, or PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Design, or related fields
- Experience with solid modeling and engineering drawing creation using SolidWorks
- Familiar with lab test equipment and comfortable being hands-on in a lab environment (supporting fixture builds, following test protocols)
- Detail-oriented with excellent troubleshooting and critical thinking skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, and a positive attitude
- Comfortable working with minimal supervision
- Values and prioritizes a supportive team environment that enables open-minded and respectful discussion
Requirements
- Pursuing a BS, MS, or PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Design, or related fields
- Experience with solid modeling and engineering drawing creation using SolidWorks
- Familiar with lab test equipment and comfortable being hands-on in a lab environment (supporting fixture builds, following test protocols)
- Detail-oriented with excellent troubleshooting and critical thinking skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, and a positive attitude
- Comfortable working with minimal supervision
- Values and prioritizes a supportive team environment that enables open-minded and respectful discussion
Company overview
iRhythm Technologies, Inc. is a leading digital healthcare company specializing in cardiac monitoring solutions. Founded in 2006 and publicly traded on NASDAQ under the ticker IRTC, the company has developed the innovative Zio platform, which combines wearable biosensors with cloud-based data analytics and proprietary algorithms to transform cardiac care. iRhythm's technology distills data from millions of heartbeats into clinically actionable information, enabling physicians to diagnose arrhythmias more quickly and efficiently than traditional methods. The company's flagship product, Zio by iRhythm, represents a significant advancement in ambulatory cardiac monitoring, offering long-term continuous monitoring that helps avoid multiple indeterminate tests and allows for appropriate medical intervention. With headquarters in San Francisco, California, iRhythm operates globally with a workforce of 1,001-5,000 employees dedicated to advancing digital health solutions. The company's mission focuses on creating trusted solutions that detect, predict, and prevent disease through a relentless focus on patient care, delivering better data, better insights, and better health outcomes for all.