Mechanical Engineer II (Advanced Development)

At WHOOP, we're on a mission to unlock human performance. WHOOP empowers members to perform at a higher level through a deeper understanding of their bodies and daily lives. By delivering actionable insights and innovative hardware, WHOOP helps members achieve their goals and push the boundaries of human potential.

As a Mechanical Engineer II on the Hardware Advanced Development Team at WHOOP, you will contribute to the design and development of WHOOP’s innovative hardware solutions. You will push the boundaries of technology by driving product innovation from conceptual prototypes to manufacturing-ready designs. You’ll work alongside a multidisciplinary team of engineers and designers to help bring innovative concepts to life, supporting prototyping, mechanical design, and testing efforts. This is a great opportunity for an engineer with a solid technical foundation to grow their skills in a dynamic, fast-paced environment while contributing to impactful projects in early-stage product development.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Contribute to mechanical design and development of early-stage projects to shape the future of WHOOP hardware.
• Design, prototype, and test complex mechanical components around microelectronics, meeting stringent technical, performance, and industrial design requirements to guide projects from concept through manufacturing release.
• Develop and present multiple design solutions for novel and complex technical challenges, articulating them clearly to cross-functional teams and documenting design process and specifications thoroughly.
• Support the design and execution of comprehensive testing and validation plans, employing advanced design of experiments (DOE) methodologies to drive understanding, uncover insights, and deliver actionable results that enhance product quality, performance, and manufacturability.
• Partner with the Hardware Product Team to lead engineering evaluation of new technologies, addressing risks that build confidence in NPI readiness.
• Operate and maintain in-house prototyping tools, including CNC machines, to create proof-of-concept prototypes and support early-stage development.
• Collaborate with senior engineers to evaluate new technologies and manufacturing methods.
• Up to 10% travel to contract manufacturers and suppliers.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in the design of complex mechanical products, preferably for consumer electronics, wearables, or medical devices.
• Experience with SolidWorks CAD best practices, including advanced assemblies, complex surfacing, configuration management and applying DFx feedback.
• Hands-on experience  in operating and maintaining rapid prototyping tools to craft proof-of-concept models.
• Strong communication skills and comfort working on cross-functional teams.
• Prior experience in high-quality consumer electronics or wearable technologies preferred.
• Familiarity with validation testing methods and statistical analysis tools preferred.
• Preferred experience with high-volume manufacturing processes (e.g., injection molding, sheet metal design, metal injection molding) and manual assembly.
• Prior work experience in a fast-paced or startup environment preferred.
• A passion for health, or wearable technologies; and designing human-centered solutions in this space.

This role is based in the WHOOP office located in Boston, MA. The successful candidate must be prepared to relocate if necessary to work out of the Boston, MA office. 

Interested in the role, but don’t meet every qualification? We encourage you to still apply! At WHOOP, we believe there is much more to a candidate than what is written on paper, and we value character as much as experience. As we continue to build a diverse and inclusive environment, we encourage anyone who is interested in this role to apply.

WHOOP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-verify to determine employment eligibility.  It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.