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Capstan Medical · 23 hours ago

Manufacturing Engineer, Robot

Santa Cruz County, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Capstan Medical is a Series C funded company aiming to commercialize a robotic platform for delivering structural heart implants. The Manufacturing Engineer – Robot will support the build, test, and continuous improvement of Capstan’s robotic system across all phases of manufacturing, focusing on troubleshooting complex electro-mechanical systems and contributing to scalable manufacturing solutions.

MedicalMedical DeviceRobotics

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot and debug complex failures across actuator stacks, brakes, sensors, PCBs, power, and motion modules

Perform root cause investigations using structured methods (5 Whys, DMAIC, Fishbone)

Execute and refine end-of-line testing for robotic systems

Support documentation and investigation of non-conformances

Implement corrective actions in collaboration with design and quality teams

Support qualification of fixtures

Support the development and refinement of MPIs and test procedures

Drive continuous improvements by tracking KPIs such as yield, reliability, and cycle time

Analyze build/test data using scripting tools (eg. Python) to identify trends, anomalies and opportunities for improvement

Assist with investigation of returned sub-assemblies/robots from the field

Qualification

MechatronicsManufacturing EngineeringElectro-mechanical SystemsScripting (Python)CAD (SolidWorks)Root Cause InvestigationData AnalysisMedical Device RegulationsAttention to DetailCommunication SkillsHands-on MindsetCollaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field

Minimum 1-3 years of relevant experience in manufacturing engineering, system integration or reliability engineering for complex electro-mechanical products (robotics, medical devices, or similar)

Hands-on experience assembling, testing, or debugging electro-mechanical systems (eg. PCBs, actuators, motors, sensors)

Ability to troubleshoot across mechanical, electrical and software interfaces

Strong scripting and data analysis skills (Python, MATLAB, or similar)

Experience with CAD (SolidWorks or similar) for fixture/tooling design

Demonstrated success leading root cause investigations and implementing design/process fixes

Strong attention to detail and comfort working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment

Comfortable collaborating with engineers, technicians and cross-functional teams

Excellent communication and documentation skills

Hands-on mindset with a passion for building and improving real hardware

Eagerness to learn and push the envelope to bring a novel surgical robotic platform to market