--- title: 'Mechanical Engineer at Eko' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/mechanical-engineer-eko-shenzhen-kmphvjh5egea' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-12' --- # Mechanical Engineer at Eko - **Company:** Eko - **Location:** Shenzhen, China - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** hybrid - **Posted:** 2026-08-05 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-12 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/ekohealth/5aa721f8-ad70-4ad9-a134-300282c3dde7 ## Job description ## About Eko Health Eko builds AI and digital tools to enable every healthcare provider to more accurately detect heart and lung disease – the leading causes of death globally. Our FDA cleared, industry leading products are used by hundreds of thousands of clinicians on millions of patients around the world. With Eko, clinicians can detect cardiac and pulmonary disease with higher accuracy, diagnose with more confidence, manage treatment effectively, and ultimately give their patients the best care possible. We have strong venture capital backing from investors like Artis Ventures, Questa Capital, Highland Capital, and Mayo Clinic Ventures. Recognized by TIME magazine in 2025 as one of the world’s top healthcare technology companies, Eko is one of the fastest growing digital health companies with products used around the world at some of the most prestigious health systems. We have more than 8 FDA clearances including novel AI algorithms, and we invest heavily in quality clinical research and R&D to build and validate exceptional products for patients we care deeply about. We’ve built a mission driven, high performing, talented, and diverse team of engineers, physicians, PhD’s, creatives, and technologists. We are committed to investing in each other and our mission to ensure all patients have access to high quality care. We are headquartered in Emeryville, California and privately-held with world class investors and partners. ## Role Summary As the Mechanical Engineer based in China, you will serve as Eko’s lead technical expert within our supplier base. Regularly working at supplier sites, you will take ownership of executing process validations, qualifying components, and facilitating DFM collaboration during both New Product Introduction and ongoing mass production phases. This hands-on engineering role goes beyond coordination; you will actively lead validation efforts, perform detailed process audits, and manage technical documentation. By working directly with supplier quality and engineering teams, you will ensure that Company design intent is accurately realized on the production floor while providing critical feedback back to the main office. To succeed, you must possess a deep foundation in mechanical engineering with experience in manufacturing, a functional understanding of regulated environments like ISO 13485 or FDA 21 CFR Part 820, and the necessary cultural and linguistic skills to serve as a high-level technical representative with our Chinese manufacturing partners. Essential Functions Managing and driving to closure process validations during NPI and mass production Identifying and implementing process optimization at contract and component manufacturers Managing component qualification during NPI and mass production Working with component manufacturers on new processes and verifying effectiveness during NPI Managing product labeling and document control with manufacturers Working directly with component manufacturers on DFM feedback Optimization of SKU management with internal stakeholders and contract manufacturer Note: Job duties may change at any time with or without notice. Required Qualifications B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Materials Science, or closely related technical discipline 5+ years of manufacturing or process engineering experience in a regulated medical device or life sciences environment Demonstrated hands-on experience planning and executing process validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) with FDA 21 CFR Part 820 / ISO 13485 and other relevant regulatory standards for medical devices. Experience conducting supplier audits and managing supplier quality issues through to verified closure Proficiency reading and interpreting engineering drawings — GD&T, tolerancing, material and surface finish specifications Experience with pFMEA, control plans, and statistical process control (SPC / Cpk / Ppk) Demonstrated ability to author clear, compliant controlled documents (validation protocols and reports, work instructions) Prior experience working closely with Chinese contract manufacturers Experience supporting 510(k) submissions — manufacturing section, process validation summaries Familiarity with PLM or QMS platforms Proficient with Solidworks or similar CAD platform with a willingness to learn Solidworks Language Requirements: Native or near-native Mandarin Chinese Professional-level written and spoken English Ability to translate nuanced technical and regulatory concepts accurately between languages Travel Requirements: This role requires regular travel across supplier sites in Shenzhen/Guangdong and Suzhou. Estimated 30% of working time will be spent at supplier facilities. Travel to contract manufacturers sites in Thailand and Malaysia will be required estimate 20% Base location in Shenzhen/Guangdong is preferred based on supplier concentration Why join Eko Health? We believe the ability to listen is the ability to care. Eko was named one of the World’s Top HealthTech Companies of 2025 by TIME and Statista. This honor reflects the mission to transform cardiac and pulmonary care through AI-powered stethoscopes and digital health solutions. [Case Studies & Customer Stories](https://www.ekohealth.com/blogs/customer-stories) [Eko Blog](https://www.ekohealth.com/blogs/eko-blog) [Newsroom](https://www.ekohealth.com/blogs/newsroom) Work Experience & Location Requirements - This role is a remote position with expected travel. See above for more details on travel expectations. - Prolonged periods of sitting and working at a computer - Must be able to perform job duties with or without reasonable accommodation Eko is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. ## About Eko ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Eko Health develops digital stethoscopes and AI-powered software to help healthcare professionals detect heart and lung disease earlier and with higher accuracy. - **Entity Type**: Private (funding stage not publicly available) - **Headquarters**: Oakland, California, USA - **Founded**: 2013 - **Founders**: Connor Landgraf (CEO), Tyler Crouch, Jason Bellet ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Digital health / Medical devices / Healthcare AI - **Target customers**: Healthcare professionals (cardiologists, primary care, nurses), health systems, life science organizations (clinical trials) – primarily B2B, with B2C elements (individual practitioners) - **Mission**: “The ability to listen is the ability to care” – to provide clinicians with digital tools that enable earlier detection, more confident diagnosis, and better patient care [ekohealth.com/pages/about-us](https://www.ekohealth.com/pages/about-us) ## Products & Services - **Eko CORE Digital Stethoscope (Gen 1 & 2)**: FDA-cleared stethoscope that functions as both analog and digital; second generation adds active noise cancellation and 50% smaller form factor. - **Eko CORE 500 Digital Stethoscope**: First digital stethoscope with high‑fidelity audio, full‑color display with disease indication, and 3‑lead ECG. - **Eko AI Software**: FDA-cleared algorithms for detecting heart murmurs, atrial fibrillation (AFib), and low ejection fraction (Low EF) in 15 seconds. - **SENSORA™ Platform**: Early disease detection platform for which the American Medical Association granted a CPT code. - **EFAST**: FDA‑cleared foundation model for cardiovascular AI. - **Life Science Solutions**: Tools for faster recruitment, screening, and monitoring in clinical trials. All products are integrated with telehealth and health system platforms [ekohealth.com](https://www.ekohealth.com/). ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available - **Key Metric**: Over 750,000 devices sold; 9 FDA clearances; clinically validated in 70+ peer‑reviewed publications [ekohealth.com](https://www.ekohealth.com/) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not explicitly listed in the provided search results – likely private with undisclosed investors; partners include health systems and life science organizations. - **Growth Signals**: - Recognized as a 2023 Inc. Best Workplaces honoree [inc.com](https://www.inc.com/profile/eko) - Expanding AI capabilities with EFAST (first foundation model for cardiovascular AI) - Active hybrid hiring in engineering (Android, software) and partnerships roles [jobs.lever.co](https://jobs.lever.co/ekohealth) ## Competitive Advantages - **First‑mover in digital stethoscopes combined with AI** – multiple FDA clearances create a high regulatory barrier. - **Proprietary AI algorithms** for murmur, AFib, and low EF detection (70+ publications). - **Integrated platform** that includes hardware, software, and telehealth integrations, making it a one‑stop solution for heart and lung disease detection. - **CPT code for SENSORA** – facilitates reimbursement and adoption in health systems. ## Strategic Focus - **Expand AI‑powered early detection** across more cardiovascular and pulmonary conditions. - **Deepen health system partnerships** to deploy Eko AI at scale, including virtual care settings. - **Serve life science** customers for remote monitoring and clinical trial efficiency. - **Continue product innovation** with next‑generation stethoscopes and software (e.g., EFAST foundation model). ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Values co‑created by employees, including “build with heart,” empathy, integrity, and diversity & inclusion. Recognized by Inc. as a Best Workplace in 2023 [inc.com](https://www.inc.com/profile/eko). - **Work model**: Hybrid – roles in Emeryville, San Francisco Bay Area, and Shenzhen (China); emphasis on collaboration and iteration. - **Perks**: “Eko Cares” program donating up to $200,000 worth of products annually to underserved communities; focus on meaningful healthcare impact. - **Engineering culture**: Opportunity to work on FDA‑cleared AI/ML products, digital hardware, and cloud‑based software in a mission‑driven environment. ## Sources 1. [Eko careers page – jobs.lever.co](https://jobs.lever.co/ekohealth) 2. [Eko Health careers overview – ekohealth.com](https://www.ekohealth.com/pages/careers) 3. [Eko Health main site – ekohealth.com](https://www.ekohealth.com/) 4. [Eko Health about us – ekohealth.com](https://www.ekohealth.com/pages/about-us) 5. [Inc. 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