Capstan Medical
Principal R&D Mechanical Engineer, Robotics
Capstan Medical, California, Missouri, United States, 65018
Principal R&D Mechanical Engineer, Robotics
Reports to:
Managing Principal Mechanical Engineer, R&D
Workplace Type:
Hybrid, on-site in Santa Cruz
(average 4 days per week)
Capstan Medical: Creating a new standard for minimally invasive structural heart treatment
Who We Are At Capstan Medical, we’re driven by an unwavering commitment to transforming the treatment of heart valve disease. By merging surgical robotics with catheter-based technology and next‑generation implants, we’ve pioneered a patient‑optimized approach to repair and replace heart valves. Our innovative technology offers a significantly less invasive alternative to traditional open‑heart surgery while ensuring precise and reliable placement of the heart valve implant.
Our dedicated team of heart valve device experts and robotics engineers is fully committed to developing a comprehensive and transformative solution that will positively impact the lives of individuals affected by this condition. Capstan Medical is uniquely positioned in Santa Cruz, providing access to the Bay Area’s technical talent in a creative environment with nearby outdoor spaces.
Opportunity We are building a novel medical robotic application, bringing together an exciting set of hardware and software into an elegant product. We are looking for someone who can take a mechanical system from initial concept all the way to product.
What You’ll Do
Collaborate with Manufacturing and Clinical teams on designs, incorporating input into quick, effective iterations. Lead and set direction for system and subsystem architectures and mechanical design efforts while owning cross‑functional deliverables and technical strategy.
Participate in building and boot‑up prototype robotic systems, supporting all things mechanical in their pre‑clinical lab use.
Lead alignment of complex technical topics and hardware architecture across the Mechanical Engineering team and broadly across R&D.
Document and communicate learnings on design manufacturability and reliability to the broader hardware team, mentoring others in best practices and scalable design approaches.
Document and communicate your work through design reviews and appropriate released documents as part of the product development process.
Identify gaps and pitch solutions to ensure the team meets goals and objectives, aligning across teams when priorities conflict.
Strengthen the team by providing leadership and mentorship on best practices and design strategies, offering feedback and collaboration in brainstorming and reviews.
What You’ll Need
BS in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline, or equivalent work experience.
12+ years of relevant experience (medical device experience preferred).
Comfort working with high levels of ambiguity and turning that into tangible outcomes.
Experience with designing, manufacturing transfer, and shipping of medical device capital equipment or equivalent complexity systems.
Deep expertise in robotic system design areas: kinematics, mechanisms, bearings, gears, sensors, actuators.
Experience with medical device development process: design control, design verification, and regulatory processes.
Ability to work in a hybrid environment, onsite in Santa Cruz average 4 days per week.
Ways To Stand Out
Experience with the full commercial lifecycle from concept through field issue resolution.
Skills with Python or Matlab for data analysis, simulation, and interacting with robotic equipment.
Excessive nerdiness about manufacturing, mechanisms, robots, or adjacent fields.
Leadership experience; significant technical and thought leadership within the company.
Why Join Us
Fast‑paced, collaborative environment working on transformational cardiac technologies.
Outstanding benefits: medical, dental, vision covered at 100% for you and your family, plus flex time off.
Enjoy a work‑hard, play‑hard culture with outdoor activities and office outings.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries Medical Equipment Manufacturing
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Managing Principal Mechanical Engineer, R&D
Workplace Type:
Hybrid, on-site in Santa Cruz
(average 4 days per week)
Capstan Medical: Creating a new standard for minimally invasive structural heart treatment
Who We Are At Capstan Medical, we’re driven by an unwavering commitment to transforming the treatment of heart valve disease. By merging surgical robotics with catheter-based technology and next‑generation implants, we’ve pioneered a patient‑optimized approach to repair and replace heart valves. Our innovative technology offers a significantly less invasive alternative to traditional open‑heart surgery while ensuring precise and reliable placement of the heart valve implant.
Our dedicated team of heart valve device experts and robotics engineers is fully committed to developing a comprehensive and transformative solution that will positively impact the lives of individuals affected by this condition. Capstan Medical is uniquely positioned in Santa Cruz, providing access to the Bay Area’s technical talent in a creative environment with nearby outdoor spaces.
Opportunity We are building a novel medical robotic application, bringing together an exciting set of hardware and software into an elegant product. We are looking for someone who can take a mechanical system from initial concept all the way to product.
What You’ll Do
Collaborate with Manufacturing and Clinical teams on designs, incorporating input into quick, effective iterations. Lead and set direction for system and subsystem architectures and mechanical design efforts while owning cross‑functional deliverables and technical strategy.
Participate in building and boot‑up prototype robotic systems, supporting all things mechanical in their pre‑clinical lab use.
Lead alignment of complex technical topics and hardware architecture across the Mechanical Engineering team and broadly across R&D.
Document and communicate learnings on design manufacturability and reliability to the broader hardware team, mentoring others in best practices and scalable design approaches.
Document and communicate your work through design reviews and appropriate released documents as part of the product development process.
Identify gaps and pitch solutions to ensure the team meets goals and objectives, aligning across teams when priorities conflict.
Strengthen the team by providing leadership and mentorship on best practices and design strategies, offering feedback and collaboration in brainstorming and reviews.
What You’ll Need
BS in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline, or equivalent work experience.
12+ years of relevant experience (medical device experience preferred).
Comfort working with high levels of ambiguity and turning that into tangible outcomes.
Experience with designing, manufacturing transfer, and shipping of medical device capital equipment or equivalent complexity systems.
Deep expertise in robotic system design areas: kinematics, mechanisms, bearings, gears, sensors, actuators.
Experience with medical device development process: design control, design verification, and regulatory processes.
Ability to work in a hybrid environment, onsite in Santa Cruz average 4 days per week.
Ways To Stand Out
Experience with the full commercial lifecycle from concept through field issue resolution.
Skills with Python or Matlab for data analysis, simulation, and interacting with robotic equipment.
Excessive nerdiness about manufacturing, mechanisms, robots, or adjacent fields.
Leadership experience; significant technical and thought leadership within the company.
Why Join Us
Fast‑paced, collaborative environment working on transformational cardiac technologies.
Outstanding benefits: medical, dental, vision covered at 100% for you and your family, plus flex time off.
Enjoy a work‑hard, play‑hard culture with outdoor activities and office outings.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Engineering and Information Technology
Industries Medical Equipment Manufacturing
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