About the role#
Join the team that supports released cardiac monitoring products after launch. Our Lifecycle Engineers ensure quality, reliability, compliance, and manufacturability across the product lifecycle. This role connects electrical hardware, embedded firmware, manufacturing test systems, and technical documentation. You will support execution of changes to electrical PCBA designs, embedded firmware, and manufacturing tooling software to keep medical device products safe, compliant, and reliable. You will work closely with electrical, embedded firmware, and software engineers to resolve field and factory issues, manage obsolescence, and improve yield.
What you'll do#
- Prototype and test electrical PCB components integrated with prototype product firmware or fixture software.
- Support software updates to manufacturing equipment and test systems to drive improvements to yield, throughput, and reliability.
- Support embedded software development, ensuring compatibility with hardware and compliance with IEC 62304 and cybersecurity requirements.
- Support the execution of V&V including test plans, protocols, automated regression suites, and reports.
- Create and maintain engineering drawings, specifications, test methods, and protocols to support design control, manufacturing transfer, and regulatory documentation.
- Work cross-functionally with engineering, quality, and regulatory groups to prepare or review product requirements and test reports.
- Assist with failure analysis of production components, assemblies, and field returns.
- Contribute ideas that may support future product improvements or intellectual property.
- Perform lab equipment setup and maintenance as necessary.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a BS, MS, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Basic understanding of PCBA design principles, embedded systems, embedded software development (C/C++), and hardware/software integration.
- Familiarity with lab test equipment and comfort working in a hands-on lab environment.
- Strong troubleshooting and critical thinking skills with high attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- A positive attitude and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
- A commitment to a supportive team environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 tools.
- Ability to understand and modify programming scripts such as Java, Python, JavaScript, or C# is a plus.
- Familiarity with configuration and change control, including Git, code reviews, and traceability, is a plus.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, six-month co-op assignment running from January through June 2027.
- The role is based on-site in Cypress, California.
- This position is paid.
About iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
iRhythm Technologies, Inc. is a medical equipment manufacturer based in San Francisco. Founded in 2006, the company develops wearable biosensors and cloud-based data analytics for cardiology. These tools process data from heartbeats to provide information for disease detection. The organization operates as a public company with a staff size between 1,001 and 5,000 employees.
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