Incoming Quality Control Technician

Capstan Medical; Santa Cruz (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision 100% for you &

Flex time off

Team-building activities

Job summary

Capstan Medical, based in Santa Cruz, seeks an IQC Quality Assurance Technician to inspect incoming medical device components and materials for compliance in a Class III manufacturing environment. You will collaborate with Quality and Manufacturing teams to ensure safety and reliability of implantable devices.

Responsibilities include supporting incoming inspections, reviewing records, and assisting with nonconformance investigations while maintaining quality documentation and records.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform visual inspections and detect defects using microscopes or magnification tools.
• Ability to read manufacturing prints and identify inspection-related specifications.
• Proficiency using computers and general office software for data entry and records.

Responsibilities

• Support incoming quality inspections for implantable medical devices and/or capital equipment.
• Execute inspection and/or test procedures for new product development.
• Review Device History Records for sub-assemblies and finished goods.
• Perform quality inspections of supplied medical device components and maintain records.
• Assist QA team in remedial actions to disposition non-conforming products.
• Assist in environmental monitoring processes and maintain related records.
• Operate specialized equipment for testing and cleaning activities.

Skills

Visual inspections

Reading prints

MS Office data entry

Education

High School diploma

AA degree a plus

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 IQC Quality Assurance 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

• Support incoming Quality inspections for implantable medical devices and/or capital equipment.
• Execute inspection and/or test procedures to evaluate all aspects of development of new products.
• Review Quality records such as Device History Records of product sub‑assemblies and/or finished goods.
• Perform 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 (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.
• Proficiency using 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.
• Device History Record (DHR) review experience is a plus.
• Experience with structural implant heart devices is preferred.

Benefits

• Fun, fast‑paced, collaborative environment working on transformational technologies in the cardiac healthcare space.
• Outstanding benefits with medical, dental, and vision covered at 100% for you and your family, as well as flex time off.
• Work‑hard, play‑hard culture – enjoy bike or running sessions, office outings, and a supportive environment.

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, disability, or any other legally protected status.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.