Senior Electrical Engineer I

Career-defining. Life-changing. 

At iRhythm, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your skills and your career while impacting the lives of people around the world. iRhythm is shaping a future where everyone, everywhere can access the best possible cardiac health solutions. Every day, we collaborate, create, and constantly reimagine what’s possible. We think big and move fast, driven by our commitment to put patients first and improve lives. We need builders like you. Curious and innovative problem solvers looking for the chance to meaningfully shape the future of cardiac health, our company, and your career

About This Role:

• Lead electrical lifecycle activities for iRhythm’s commercialized medical devices.
• Identify and qualify replacements for end-of-life (EOL) electrical components to maintain supply continuity.
• Execute cost-down and design optimization projects to improve product reliability and reduce manufacturing costs.
• Perform failure analysis for field and manufacturing issues; conduct root cause investigations.
• Support design transfer activities and ensure smooth communication between R&D, Manufacturing, and Quality teams.
• Review and update electrical schematics, PCB layouts, and BOMs as needed for sustaining changes.
• Prepare and execute test protocols, test reports, and related medical technical documentation. Update FMEA, Requirements, and other documentation per FDA design control requirements.
• Foster a close relationship with iRhythm’s supply chain, manufacturing, and quality departments, as well as iRhythm’s external suppliers. Provide technical mentorship to junior engineers.

What We Want To See

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• 5–8 years of experience in electrical engineering, preferably in the medical device or other regulated industries.
• Strong understanding of analog and digital circuit design, PCB design, and component selection.
• Experience with component lifecycle management, EOL replacements, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Familiarity with schematic and layout tools (Altium a plus) as well as circuit analysis and simulation tools (SPICE).
• Hands-on lab experience including soldering, data acquisition, debugging techniques, and lab test equipment: multi-meters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, etc.
• Experience with a scripting language for analyzing and plotting data (Python a plus).
• Comfortable working with minimal supervision.
• Excellent documentation, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

• Proficiency in root cause analysis tools (Fishbone, 5 Whys, FMEA) and statistical methods (SPC, DOE).
• Experience conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions (CAPA).
• Familiarity with design controls, risk management, and verification/validation processes under FDA Regulation.
• Understanding of 60601 testing standards. 
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple sustaining initiatives concurrently.

This is an hybrid position with a requirement for 50% presence in our San Francisco, CA office + lab. Will need to be flexible to work 100% onsite as needed.

Location:

Actual compensation may vary depending on job-related factors including knowledge, skills, experience, and work location.

Estimated Pay Range

As a part of our core values, we ensure an inclusive workforce. We welcome and celebrate people of all backgrounds, experiences, skills, and perspectives. iRhythm Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with all applicable laws.

iRhythm provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in job application procedures, including those who may have any difficulty using our online system. If you need such an accommodation, you may contact us at [email protected]

About iRhythm Technologies
iRhythm is a leading digital healthcare company that creates trusted solutions that detect, predict, and prevent disease. Combining wearable biosensors and cloud-based data analytics with powerful proprietary algorithms, iRhythm distills data from millions of heartbeats into clinically actionable information. Through a relentless focus on patient care, iRhythm’s vision is to deliver better data, better insights, and better health for all.

Make iRhythm your path forward. Zio, the heart monitor that changed the game.

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