Head of Wearable Device Development

Meet Life Sciences is partnering with an early-stage medical device company developing innovative wearable patient monitoring technology. We're looking for an experienced Mechanical Engineer to support the next phase of device development.

This is an initially part-time consulting opportunity, anticipated at approximately 20+ hours per week
, with the potential to transition into a full-time position as the company grows and development progresses.

The company has an established electrical, firmware, and software team and is now looking to build out its mechanical engineering capabilities.

• Lead or advise on the mechanical design and development of a wearable medical device
• Develop device architecture, including housing, materials, and patient interface
• Support skin-contact design, adhesives, ergonomics, and usability considerations
• Translate product requirements into mechanical designs, prototypes, and development plans
• Collaborate closely with electrical, firmware, and software engineers
• Support design controls, risk management, verification and validation, and manufacturing readiness
• Work with external engineering partners and suppliers as needed

• 10+ years of mechanical engineering experience, preferably within medical devices
• Strong background in mechanical design, materials selection, prototyping, and design for manufacturing
• Experience with skin-contact interfaces, adhesives, or electrode integration is highly desirable
• Familiarity with FDA-regulated medical device development and applicable standards
• Ability to work independently and provide technical direction within a small team
• Comfortable operating in an early-stage environment where priorities and project scope may evolve
• Contract consulting opportunity with flexible, project-based hours (20+ hours per week)
• Open to experienced independent consultants and fractional engineering leaders
• Remote or hybrid arrangements considered, with travel to Chicago depending on project needs
• Opportunity to take ownership of mechanical development or contribute in a senior technical advisory capacity
• Potential for transition into full-time position

If you've helped develop wearable medical devices and enjoy getting involved early in the product development process, we'd love to hear from you.