Job description

At WHOOP, we're on a mission to unlock human performance and healthspan. WHOOP empowers members to perform at a higher level through a deeper understanding of their bodies and daily lives. WHOOP is hiring an Electromechanical Engineer (Manufacturing Test) to develop the electrical fixtures and systems that enable reliable, scalable testing of WHOOP products throughout product development and mass production. You will develop board-level and assembly-level test fixtures, fixture wiring, and electrical interfaces that connect WHOOP products with automated test equipment and instrumentation. Working closely with Hardware Test, Mechanical, Electrical, Firmware, and Manufacturing Engineering teams and our contract manufacturing partners, you'll help deliver robust production test solutions. RESPONSIBILITIES - Develop electrical and electromechanical fixtures for manufacturing test applications, from early engineering prototypes through mass-production solutions - Develop board-level test fixtures and interfaces for PCBAs, including pogo-pin and bed-of-nails systems, test-point interfaces, interconnects, signal routing, power delivery, and integration with automated test equipment - Define requirements for fixture electronics and interface hardware, and review designs developed by internal and external partners for compatibility with product and test requirements - Design and document fixture electrical systems including wiring, harnesses, connectors, signal routing, instrumentation, and assembly-level electrical interfaces - Collaborate with Hardware Test, Electrical, and Mechanical Engineering to develop reliable fixture solutions considering signal integrity, measurement quality, repeatability, robustness, serviceability, and cost - Partner with contract manufacturers throughout fixture development, including design reviews, sourcing, fabrication, assembly, qualification, and production deployment - Build, bring up, and debug electrical fixtures using schematics, instrumentation, software tools, and structured root-cause analysis; support fixture qualification and production troubleshooting - Create and maintain accurate wiring diagrams, BOMs, assembly instructions, and other production documentation through established PLM and change-control processes - Own scoped fixture-development projects or workstreams within larger product programs, communicating progress and identifying technical risks and dependencies QUALIFICATIONS - Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical discipline - 2+ years of experience developing electrical test fixtures, automated test equipment, electronics, automation systems, or similar electromechanical hardware - Strong electrical fundamentals including circuit analysis, power distribution, grounding, signal integrity, and common analog and digital interfaces - Experience developing, integrating, or debugging board-level test solutions; experience with pogo-pin, bed-of-nails, ICT, functional test, or other PCBA test systems is preferred but not required - Experience defining fixture-electronics requirements and reviewing schematics and PCBAs for integration with test equipment and DUTs - Experience designing and debugging wiring, harnesses, connectors, and electrical interfaces for test or automation equipment - Hands-on experience with laboratory instrumentation such as digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, electronic loads, and data-acquisition equipment - Familiarity with communication protocols such as UART, I²C, SPI, USB, or similar hardware interfaces - Understanding of basic metrology concepts including measurement accuracy, repeatability, calibration, and common sources of measurement error - Ability to navigate and review mechanical CAD and drawings for electromechanical integration; CAD design experience is a plus - Experience with manufacturing environments, engineering documentation/change control, or contract manufacturers is preferred - Familiarity with Python or other scripting languages for hardware automation, bring-up, data collection, or debugging is a plus - Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills. - Ability to travel up to 15%, both domestically and internationally - Strong commitment to leveraging AI tools in day-to-day tasks, ensuring AI-assisted work aligns with the same high-quality standards as personal contributions 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 e-verify.gov determine employment eligibility The WHOOP compensation philosophy is designed to attract, motivate, and retain exceptional talent by offering competitive base salaries, meaningful equity, and consistent pay practices that reflect our mission and core values. At WHOOP, we view total compensation as the combination of base salary, equity, and benefits, with equity serving as a key differentiator that aligns our employees with the long-term success of the company and allows every member of our corporate team to own part of WHOOP and share in the company’s long-term growth and success. The U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is $150,000 - $195,000. Salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within each range, individual pay is based on factors such as job-related skills, experience, performance, and relevant education or training. In addition to the base salary, the successful candidate will also receive benefits and a generous equity package. These ranges may be modified in the future to reflect evolving market conditions and organizational needs. While most offers will typically fall toward the starting point of the range, total compensation will depend on the candidate’s specific qualifications, expertise, and alignment with the role’s requirements.

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At WHOOP, we're on a mission to unlock human performance and healthspan. WHOOP empowers members to perform at a higher level through a deeper understanding of their bodies and daily lives.
Develop electrical and electromechanical fixtures for manufacturing test applications, from early engineering prototypes through mass-production solutions
Develop board-level test fixtures and interfaces for PCBAs, including pogo-pin and bed-of-nails systems, test-point interfaces, interconnects, signal routing, power delivery, and integration with automated test equipment
Define requirements for fixture electronics and interface hardware, and review designs developed by internal and external partners for compatibility with product and test requirements
Design and document fixture electrical systems including wiring, harnesses, connectors, signal routing, instrumentation, and assembly-level electrical interfaces
Collaborate with Hardware Test, Electrical, and Mechanical Engineering to develop reliable fixture solutions considering signal integrity, measurement quality, repeatability, robustness, serviceability, and cost
Partner with contract manufacturers throughout fixture development, including design reviews, sourcing, fabrication, assembly, qualification, and production deployment
Build, bring up, and debug electrical fixtures using schematics, instrumentation, software tools, and structured root-cause analysis; support fixture qualification and production troubleshooting
Create and maintain accurate wiring diagrams, BOMs, assembly instructions, and other production documentation through established PLM and change-control processes
Own scoped fixture-development projects or workstreams within larger product programs, communicating progress and identifying technical risks and dependencies
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical discipline
2+ years of experience developing electrical test fixtures, automated test equipment, electronics, automation systems, or similar electromechanical hardware
Strong electrical fundamentals including circuit analysis, power distribution, grounding, signal integrity, and common analog and digital interfaces
Experience defining fixture-electronics requirements and reviewing schematics and PCBAs for integration with test equipment and DUTs
Experience designing and debugging wiring, harnesses, connectors, and electrical interfaces for test or automation equipment
Hands-on experience with laboratory instrumentation such as digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, electronic loads, and data-acquisition equipment
Familiarity with communication protocols such as UART, I²C, SPI, USB, or similar hardware interfaces
Understanding of basic metrology concepts including measurement accuracy, repeatability, calibration, and common sources of measurement error
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Ability to travel up to 15%, both domestically and internationally

Nice-to-haves

Experience developing, integrating, or debugging board-level test solutions; experience with pogo-pin, bed-of-nails, ICT, functional test, or other PCBA test systems is preferred but not required
Ability to navigate and review mechanical CAD and drawings for electromechanical integration; CAD design experience is a plus
Experience with manufacturing environments, engineering documentation/change control, or contract manufacturers is preferred
Familiarity with Python or other scripting languages for hardware automation, bring-up, data collection, or debugging is a plus

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