Manufacturing Technician, Capital System

Capstan Medical; Santa Cruz (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Capstan Medical is seeking a dedicated assembler to join our team in Santa Cruz, California. The role involves assembling robotic-controlled systems for minimally invasive heart valve treatment and requires attention to detail within a regulated medical device manufacturing environment.

If you possess strong skills in using hand tools, following instructions, and debugging electro-mechanical assemblies, we invite you to make a direct impact on life-changing medical devices.

Qualifications

• Ability to handle ESD sensitive components is essential.
• Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Ability to run tests/scripts on manufacturing test stations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assemble robotic-controlled systems per engineering drawings.
• Record results in the DHR and support quality investigations.
• Utilize precision measurement tools for assembly tasks.

Skills

Ability to use a variety of hand tools

Experience working within a quality system for medical device manufacturing

Ability to debug electro-mechanical assemblies

Comfort with following written, verbal, and pictorial instructions

Tools

Calipers

Torque tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Job description

Reports to: Capital Mfg. Production Supervisor

Workplace Type: Onsite

Shift: 4/10 Monday - Thursday

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.

Description

• Assembly of robotic-controlled systems including actuators, gearboxes, encoders, bonding, and wiring harnesses per work instructions and engineering drawings.
• Read and work from engineering drawings, schematics, BOMs, and work instructions; use precision measurement tools (calipers, micrometers, torque tools, multimeters, oscilloscopes).
• Work diligently within the guidance of the company’s quality control system.
• Record results accurately in the DHR / traveler; flag nonconformances and support root‑cause investigations.
• Work shall be completed using ESD protocols.
• This position is 100% on‑site, located in our Santa Cruz, CA. facility.

Skills

• Ability to use a variety of hand tools. Manual torque drivers are employed with close attention to torque specs.
• Comfort with following written, verbal, and pictorial instructions. The ability to disseminate build activities back to the engineering team.
• Ability to debug electro‑mechanical assemblies or ability to learn is important.
• Ability to handle ESD sensitive components or ability to learn is important.
• Ability to run tests/scripts on manufacturing test stations, or ability to learn is important.
• Experience working within a quality system for medical device manufacturing.

Physical & Work Environment

• On‑site role on a production floor environment.
• Ability to work seated or standing for long periods of time.
• Must be OK with performing repetitive motion operations.
• Frequent close, detailed work; able to use hand and power tools and lift up to 25 lbs.

Standout Capabilities

• Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment — medical device (ISO 13485 / FDA 21 CFR 820), aerospace, or similar.
• Experience working within a quality system for medical device manufacturing.
• Exposure to motion‑control software/tuning, PLCs, or firmware loading.
• Experience supporting NPI, process validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), or working from device history records (DHRs).
• Familiarity with cleanroom and ESD protocols.

Why Join Us

At Capstan Medical, you’ll have the opportunity to make a direct impact on the reliability of critical equipment that supports life‑changing medical devices. You’ll join a collaborative team, work in a dynamic environment, and contribute to a mission‑driven company improving patient outcomes.

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.