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Staff Mechanical Engineer
$150k – $175k/yr Sunnyvale, US hybrid full time senior Apr 22, 2026
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About this role
About Ceribell
Ceribell is a medical technology company focused on transforming the diagnosis and management of patients with serious neurological conditions. The Ceribell System is a novel, point-of-care electroencephalography (“EEG”) platform specifically designed to address the unmet needs of patients in the acute care setting, and is being used in hundreds of community hospitals, large academic facilities and major IDN's across the country. Our entire team is driven by a shared commitment to transforming the landscape of critical care through our rapid seizure detection technology, come join the movement!
Position Description:
Ceribell is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support our core research and product development activities. The ideal candidate should have a solid technical background, analytical mindset, excellent interpersonal communications, and be team-oriented. This role will assist in implementing mechanical designs, conducting verification/validation/reliability tests, completing documentation and participating in DFX.
This role is hybrid and requires 3-5 days in our Sunnyvale offices.
What you'll achieve
Serve as the technical lead for cross-functional projects
Drive strategic engineering projects
Help define product features, requirements, and mechanical assembly Develop detailed mechanical designs that meet user requirements and regulatory requirements with a focus on size, cost, time to market, and quality targets
Work in a multi-disciplinary engineering team for new products to ensure successful product bring-up
Work with external testing laboratories for product compliance and certification
Participate in manufacturing transfer and pilot manufacturing activities
Participate in risk management activities
Work with Quality to develop verification and validation processes
Work with other R&D team members on product definition, integration, and testing
Collaborate closely with internal and external resources
Provide internal and external product support as needed
Mentor and coach less experienced team members
What you'll need to be successful
Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or related degree
7+ years of experience with manufacturing and assembly process development
7+ years of experience with mechanical design and CAD tools; Solidworks preferred
Experience with high-volume disposable medical devices
Experience across all phases of medical device product development from concept through to design transfer.
5+ years designing injection molded assemblies
Experience with soft goods (textiles) a plus
Compensation Range$150,000—$175,000 USD
A candidate’s final salary offer will be based on their skills, education, work location and experience, and thus it may differ from the posted range. Compensation may also include bonuses consistent with Ceribell’s corporate compensation plan. Note, the above description is not all-encompassing and Ceribell reserves the right to change or modify job duties and assignments at any time.
In addition to your base compensation, Ceribell offers eligible employees the following:
Performance-based incentive compensation (varies by role)
Equity opportunities
100% Employer paid Health Benefits for Employees
50% - 70% Employer paid Health, Dental & Vision for dependents (depending on plan selection)
100% paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
401(k) with a generous company match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) with a discount
Monthly cell phone stipend
Flexible paid time off
13 Paid Holidays + 3 Company Wellness Days
Excellent parental leave policy
Fantastic culture with tremendous career advancement opportunities
Joining a mission-minded organization!
Application Deadline: Ongoing
Other Job Details
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Equal Opportunity Employer
Ceribell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Ceribell complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act and IRCA. Ceribell is an E-Verify employer. Any applicant with a disability who requires an accommodation during the application process should contact mailto:talent@ceribell.com to request reasonable accommodation.
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