Manufacturing Technician - Line Support

EBR Systems, Inc.; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Join EBR Systems, a pioneering company in cardiac technology, as a Manufacturing Technician (Line Support). This critical role involves supporting daily production operations, troubleshooting issues, and collaborating with manufacturing engineering. An ideal candidate will have extensive experience in medical device manufacturing and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employee-only coverage

401(k) matching plan

Paid Time Off – starting at 3 weeks per year

Employee stock options

Education assistance

Weekly company lunches

Competitive salary with opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• 10+ years in medical device manufacturing.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve equipment errors.
• Experience with training and supporting production teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with production to ensure material availability.
• Act as first responder to production line issues.
• Monitor inventory and escalate shortages.

Skills

Excellent manual dexterity

Machining experience

General knowledge of CGMP

Ability to work early hours

Initiative & Ownership

Humility

Ambition

Education

10+ years in medical device manufacturing

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

Mill

Lathe

General shop tools

Job description

Description

The Manufacturing Technician (Line Support) plays a critical role in supporting daily production operations. This role ensures the production team is equipped with the necessary materials, tools, and equipment to meet production targets. Acting as the first responder to production issues—including materials, assembly, and equipment—the technician troubleshoots problems, escalates when needed, and partners with Manufacturing Engineering on process improvements. They also support training efforts, maintain production data, and uphold quality and cleanroom standards to optimize efficiency and product quality.

Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Coordinate with the production team to ensure availability of materials, tools, and equipment.
• Schedule and issue work orders based on production goals and planning meetings.
• Act as the first responder to production line issues; escalate unresolved problems to Manufacturing Engineering.
• Perform assembly tasks and step in on the production line when needed to maintain workflow.
• Deliver hands-on training, cross-training, and re-training for assemblers.
• Communicate daily production goals and ensure the team is resourced to meet them.
• Troubleshoot and resolve equipment errors; manage equipment calibration and preventive maintenance programs.
• Monitor inventory levels, assess shortages, and escalate as needed.
• Ensure operators maintain accurate lot history records and compliance with procedures.
• Track and report production KPIs, including yields, defects, and cycle times.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering on the implementation of new assembly processes and procedure updates.
• Participate in weekly and monthly production planning.
• Maintain cleanroom protocols and ensure adherence to quality and safety standards.
• Manage the demo fulfillment board and coordinate demo unit builds.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Required Experience:

• 10+ years in medical device manufacturing.
• Can be an equivalent combination of education and professional experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent manual dexterity.
• Machining (mill, lathe, general shop tools) experience and knowledge.
• General knowledge of CGMP in an FDA Regulated Industry
• Ability to work from 6:00 am – 2:30 pm to support the production team.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.
• Initiative & Ownership: Displays a proactive approach to tasks with a strong sense of responsibility.
• Humility: Understands the value of teamwork, listens actively, and is always open to feedback.
• Ambition: Strives for excellence, constantly seeks opportunities for growth and improvement both personally and for the organization.

Physical Requirements:

• Willingness and able to travel approximately 10% of the time. Travel may include weekends and overnight stay.
• Required to stand, walk and sit; talk or hear; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects or controls; reach with hands and arms. Required to stoop, kneel, bend, crouch and lift up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Subject to extended periods of sitting and/or standing, vision to monitor, and moderate noise levels.

EBR Systems, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace.

Salary Range:
$37.45/hr - $48.13/hr ($77,900 - $100,100)*

*Base pay is one part of your total compensation. The salary offered will depend on several factors, including, but not limited to your experience, knowledge, skills, location, internal equity, and market alignment. Addition compensation may include bonuses and equity, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

EBR Systems, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace.

EBR Systems, Inc. does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services. Please refrain from solicitations at this time.

About the Company:
What if your work doesn’t just support innovation—what if it changes lives?At EBR Systems, Inc., we are not imagining that future—we are building it. We are the team behind the world’s first FDA approved, leadless left ventricular endocardial pacing device for heart failure. It’s a breakthrough redefining what’s possible in heart care, and it’s just the beginning!

We don’t just create game-changing medical devices—we grow people. Patients come first in everything we do. You will be empowered to solve real problems and to do meaningful work that truly makes a difference. If you are driven by purpose, excited by challenge, and ready to shape the future of cardiac technology, we want to hear from you. Visit us at https://www.ebrsystemsinc.com/to learn more—and join us in our work Empowering Physicians, Powering Hearts.

EBR Systems offers a great place to work as well as generous benefits and growth opportunities:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance provided at no cost for employee-only coverage
• 401(k) matching plan
• Paid Time Off – starting at 3 weeks per year
• Competitive salary with opportunities for career growth
• Employee stock options
• Life & AD&D and long-term disability insurance
• Education assistance
• Voluntary commuter benefits and pet insurance
• Weekly company lunches and occasional happy hour events
• Meaningful work and much more!

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of a first-in-class therapy and help lead EBR Systems, Inc. through its most exciting phase yet. If you're ready to step into a high-impact role at the center of regulatory, operations, and commercial execution—we want to hear from you.