Incoming Quality Control Technician

Capstan Medical Inc.; Santa Cruz (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision benefits 100%

Flexible time off

Job summary

Capstan Medical Inc. in Santa Cruz is seeking an Incoming Quality Control Technician to inspect incoming medical device components and materials, ensuring quality and regulatory compliance in a Class III medical device environment.

The role collaborates with Quality and Manufacturing teams, supporting nonconformance investigations and maintaining accurate quality records. Candidates with 2–3 years in this space, and familiarity with Device History Records, are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school graduate; AA degree is a plus.
• 2–3 years of experience in a Class III medical device manufacturing environment is preferred.
• DHR (Device History Record) review experience is a plus.
• Experience with implantable heart devices is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support incoming quality inspections for implantable medical devices and capital equipment.
• Assist with inspection and testing procedures during development of new products.
• Review Quality records such as Device History Records for sub-assemblies and finished goods.
• Perform quality inspections of supplied medical device components and maintain records.
• Assist QA with remedial actions to disposition non-conforming products.
• Support environmental monitoring processes and related record keeping.

Skills

Visual inspections

Reading manufacturing prints

Data entry

Education

High School diploma

AA degree (preferred)

Tools

Microscope

Calipers

Job description

At Capstan Medical, we’re building one of the most exciting and innovative companies in medtech—developing a first-of-its-kind robotic platform for minimally invasive heart valve treatment. Our team combines surgical robotics, catheter-based delivery, and next-generation implants to transform complex procedures into safer, lower-stress solutions for patients and clinicians alike. As a highly collaborative, hands‑on team, we move fast, wear multiple hats, and believe the best ideas can come from anyone.

Based in Santa Cruz, our unique workspace blends cutting‑edge Bay Area innovation with a lifestyle‑driven environment near trails, beaches, and open space—creating the perfect place to do meaningful, career‑defining work.

Location: Santa Cruz - candidates must be able to commute to our Santa Cruz location daily for this role. (No relocation is being offered at this time)

The Incoming Quality Control Technician is responsible for inspecting incoming medical device components and materials to ensure they meet quality standards and regulatory requirements. This role supports incoming quality control activities, performs visual and dimensional inspections, reviews quality documentation, assists with nonconformance investigations, and helps maintain accurate quality records in a Class III medical device manufacturing environment. The technician works closely with Quality and Manufacturing teams to ensure the safety, reliability, and compliance of implantable medical devices and related equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide support in incoming Quality inspections for implantable medical device and/or capital equipment
• Provide support in execution of inspection and/or test procedures to evaluate all aspects of development of new products.
• Provide support in review of Quality records such as Device History Records of product sub‑assemblies and/or finished goods.
• Provide support in Quality inspections of supplied medical device components and associated record keeping.
• Assist Quality Assurance team in remedial actions to support disposition of product or component non-conformance
• Assist in environmental monitoring processes and associated record keeping.
• Operate specialized equipment that supports established test and/or cleaning activities.

Skills Desired:

• Ability to perform visual inspections (i.e. detect defects) using a microscope and/or magnification visual inspection systems, calipers, etc.
• Ability to read manufacturing prints and identify associated specifications/characteristics related to inspection and testing to be performed
• Ability to use computer and general office software for data entry

Requirements:

• High School graduate; AA degree is a plus
• 2-3 years of experience working in a Class III medical device manufacturing environment is preferred
• DHR (Device History Record) review experience is a plus
• Experience with structural implant heart devices is preferred

Why join us:

• We offer a fun, fast‑paced, collaborative environment where you will be working on transformational technologies in the cardiac healthcare space that can make a meaningful impact for patients
• We offer outstanding benefits with medical, dental, and vision covered at 100% for you and your family, as well as flex time off
• We thrive in our work‑hard, play‑hard environment. Bring your bike or running shoes ifyou’dlike or just be ready to enjoy a fun office outing. Weenjoytime inside the office and out!

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, and disability, or other legally protected status.