iRhythm Technologies, Inc. · 2 hours ago
Senior Automation Mechanical Engineer
Orange County, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$166K/yr - $216K/yr
7+ years expiRhythm Technologies, Inc. is a leading digital healthcare company that creates trusted solutions to detect, predict, and prevent disease. The Automation Engineer will be responsible for end-to-end development of manufacturing and assembly/test automation, focusing on optimizing yield, performance, and compliance with manufacturing requirements.
Health CareHealth DiagnosticsMedical DevicemHealthWearables
Responsibilities
Own installation, commissioning, and validation of new manufacturing and assembly/test automation equipment, including robotics, tooling, and fixtures
Develop equipment/system architecture and integrate automation workflows; set up software, recipes, machine parameters, and vision systems for production lines
Create and execute validation deliverables and reports, including FAT/SAT and equipment/process qualifications (IQ/OQ/PQ) for new or modified equipment
Provide sustaining engineering support to meet or exceed core Operations KPIs (yield, performance, availability, scrap), using SPC and daily production data to drive actions
Lead structured problem solving and root-cause investigations; identify process risks, assess impact, and implement mitigations
Manage equipment lifecycle activities including preventive maintenance strategy, critical spares, and end-of-life/obsolescence planning
Collaborate with R&D, Quality, Global Engineering, and automation houses to ensure scalable, robust designs and smooth tech transfer
Develop and maintain project plans/timelines; communicate status to leadership; train associates, technicians, and engineers and create clear work instructions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Computer Engineering with 7–10 years of relevant professional experience
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; able to interpret complex technical data and translate findings into actionable improvements
Architectural understanding of automation software and controls concepts (e.g., PLC/HMI interfaces), machine vision systems, and recipe/parameter management
Working knowledge of mechanical engineering design for automated systems using Solidworks
Excellent documentation skills for regulated environments, including equipment requirements, validation protocols, test plans, and reports
Effective communicator and collaborator with cross-functional teams and external partners; able to align stakeholders and drive decisions
Self-directed and organized; able to manage multiple priorities and timelines in a fast-paced, ambiguity-tolerant environment
Company
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.
iRhythm is a leading digital health care company that creates trusted solutions that detect, predict, and prevent disease.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.18BKey Investors
BraidwellNovo HoldingsNorwest
2024-03-04Post Ipo Debt· $643.6M
2020-08-21Post Ipo Secondary· $220M
2019-09-11Post Ipo Equity· $115M
Leadership Team
Quentin Blackford
Chief Executive Officer
Mark Day
Chief Technology Officer
Recent News
2026-01-16
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2026-01-13
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