Senior Mechanical Engineer

SafelyYou is working to ensure the highest-quality care for seniors in any care setting, anywhere in the world, driven by proven AI, unmatched clinical expertise, and an immeasurable passion for caregiving.

*CANDIDATES MUST BE LOCATED IN MONTREAL, QUEBEC**

About SafelyYou

SafelyYou’s passionate mission is to empower safer, more person-centered care across senior living through world-leading AI, industry-changing hardware, and remote expert clinicians, significantly improving outcomes for residents while increasing peace of mind for families and reducing costs for communities.

Originating in 2015 as the doctoral research of CEO George Netscher—and inspired by his own family's experience with Alzheimer's disease—SafelyYou was spun out of UC Berkeley’s Artificial Intelligence Research Lab, one of the top five AI research groups in the world. And today, our company is solving critical challenges in senior living, from resident falls and ER visits to staffing concerns, length of stay, and NOI. All helping ensure that communities can focus on improved care for residents while still reaching their financial goals.

SafelyYou is one of five most innovative fall technologies referenced in the Senate Falls Report (2019), a winner of the McKnight’s Tech Partner of the Year, and has been named to Fortune’s Impact 20 list, which recognizes companies making people’s lives better through innovation.

Your Role at SafelyYou

As a Senior Mechanical Engineer, you’ll play a key role in designing and developing our next generation of physical products that combine mechanical engineering, electronics integration, and high-quality manufacturing. You’ll own the mechanical design process end to end collaborating closely with Electrical Engineers, Firmware Developers, Product and Supply Chain teams to ensure our devices are robust, elegant, and manufacturable at scale.

This role is ideal for an experienced engineer who thrives on transforming complex requirements into reliable, beautifully engineered products. You are passionate about building technology that directly impacts lives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the mechanical design and development for products integrating electronics, sensors, and PCBs

• Create detailed 3D CAD models and 2D drawings for tooling, assembly, and manufacturing

• Design with plastic injection molding, sheet metal, and machined components in mind (DFM/DFA/DFT)

• Collaborate with electrical and industrial designers to optimize product integration and performance

• Prototype, test, and iterate mechanical designs to meet functional, thermal, and safety and reliability requirements

• Work closely with supply chain team, suppliers and manufacturers to ensure high-quality, scalable production

• Support product certification, reliability, and compliance testing

• Own mechanical documentation, BOMs, and materials specifications

• Drive design reviews and mentor other engineers in best practices

• Balance speed and quality, knowing when to iterate quickly and when to invest for the long term

The Ideal Candidate:

You don’t need to meet every requirement to apply — we value curiosity, initiative, and a growth mindset.

• 5+ years of experience in mechanical design and product development

• Proven experience with plastic injection molding and high-volume manufacturing

• Strong understanding of mechanical integration with electronics and PCBs

• Proficiency in 3D CAD (SolidWorks or similar) and familiarity with PLM workflows

• Experience managing DFM feedback and working directly with manufacturers

• Experience in certification and compliance processes for medical or electronic devices, including familiarity with standards such as:

  • IP ratings (e.g., IP54, IP65, IP67) for ingress protection

  • IEC 60601 (medical electrical equipment safety)

  • ISO 13485 (medical device quality management systems)

  • UL/CSA certification processes

  • RoHS and REACH environmental compliance

• Hands-on prototyping and testing skills

• Knowledge of tolerance analysis, material selection, and environmental considerations

• Excellent communicator and collaborator across disciplines

• Experience in consumer electronics, IoT devices, or healthcare hardware is a plus

Why Join Us? You Can Make a Difference!

SafelyYou offers a competitive compensation package, including but not limited to:

• A mission-driven company culture

• Fully remote

• Competitive salary & benefits, including fully paid employee premiums for Medical, Dental, and Vision

• 401k Program

• Monthly Education, Well-being & WFH stipends

• Non-accrual PTO

• Growth Potential

• Company Retreats

• Medical & Family/Parental Leave

At SafelyYou, we believe that a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace makes us a more relevant, competitive, and resilient company. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce that celebrates diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or family status, disability, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

We value all the perspectives our team members bring to the table, and that is why we don’t look for culture fit, but culture add. We want to hear from YOU! We encourage you to apply even if you do not fit 100% of the technical requirements.