Hiring: Mechanical Engineer I Company: WHOOP Location: Boston, MA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 11:48:42 Employment Type: Contract Target Skills & Keywords : Assembly, AutoCAD, CAD, Configuration Management, SolidWorks About the job Experience: •0-3 years of experience in the design of complex mechanical products, preferably for consumer electronics, wearables, or medical devices. •3 years of experience in the design of complex mechanical products, preferably for consumer electronics, wearables, or medical devices. Required Skills: •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. •Actively facilitate and support 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 3D printers and CNC machines, to create proof-of-concept prototypes and support early-stage development. •Partner cross-functionally 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. •Applied hands-on capability in rapid prototyping tools to craft proof-of-concept models. •Strong communication skills and comfort working on cross-functional teams. •Working understanding of SolidWorks best practices, including advanced assemblies, surfacing, configuration management and applying DFx feedback. •Operational familiarity with validation testing methods and statistical analysis tools. •Prior experience in high-quality consumer electronics or wearable technologies is preferred. •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. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!