Hardware Engineer - Manufacturing

8w2 months ago

Forward

San Francisco, US · Full-time · $130,000 – $210,000

About this role

Forward is building the world’s most advanced healthcare platform from the ground up, combining hardware, software, and doctors. We are growing our hardware engineering team and seeking world-class design engineers with experience developing scalable hardware solutions from concept to production. As an early member, you’ll play a key role in building the future of healthcare.

Work closely with Product and Design to assess feasibility of new designs and define product requirements. Generate robust 3D models, renderings, and fully toleranced 2D drawings. Perform detailed mechanical analyses of structures, enclosures, mechanisms, and assemblies.

Finalize designs using broad knowledge of engineering materials and manufacturing processes. Fabricate and debug functional prototypes to test designs. Collaborate with external vendors as technical owner throughout the development cycle.

Work with amazing people from IDEO, Amazon, Nvidia, Google X, Airbnb, Uber, and NASA JPL—everyone passionate, smart, and hardworking. Challenge assumptions, prioritize critical problems, and drive solutions with diverse expertise. Your contributions will directly improve the lives of others.

Requirements

Experience developing scalable hardware solutions from concept to production
Strong technical knowledge to solve mechanical design problems
Proficiency in generating 3D models, renderings, and 2D drawings
Ability to perform detailed mechanical analyses of structures and assemblies
Broad knowledge of engineering materials and manufacturing processes
Experience fabricating and debugging functional prototypes
Skills in leading reviews and managing vendor relationships
Deeply mission-driven with a drive for impact

Responsibilities

Work closely with Product and Design to assess feasibility of a new design and define product requirements
Generate robust 3D models and renderings and fully toleranced 2D drawings
Perform detailed mechanical analyses of structures, enclosures, mechanisms and assemblies
Finalize designs using broad knowledge of engineering materials and manufacturing processes
Fabricate and debug functional prototypes to test and demonstrate designs
Lead user experience reviews and technical feasibility reviews
Document and communicate designs to ensure accurate implementation
Manage expectations on deliverables and schedules, identifying risks and collaborating with vendors

Benefits

Join a growth team bringing better health to consumers everywhere
Work with passionate people from IDEO, Amazon, Nvidia, Google X, Airbnb, Uber, NASA JPL
Contribute directly to improving lives through innovative healthcare hardware
Collaborate across product, design, software, hardware, ops, and clinical teams