Senior R&D Test Engineer - Medical Robotics Hardware

Capstan Medical Inc.; California; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Capstan Medical in Santa Cruz, CA is seeking a Senior R&D Test Engineer to own testing for the hardware of a novel robotic platform. You will accelerate and strengthen our hardware testing strategy and contribute to a successful initial product release in a hybrid role.

You will develop verification plans, translate requirements to test methods, lead protocol execution, and ensure IEC 60601-1 compliance. The role emphasizes collaboration with manufacturing, documentation for FDA submissions, and

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 5–8 years of experience in a regulated environment with formal verification testing; medical device experience preferred.
• Proficiency in CAD (SolidWorks preferred) for creating test fixtures; GD&T knowledge.
• Hands-on prototyping capabilities and familiarity with sensing equipment (e.g. Chatillon, Instron).
• Strong written communication for reviewer audiences like the FDA.

Responsibilities

• Develop high level verification and validation test plans for robot hardware systems.
• Translate robot hardware requirements into test methods, test cases, and acceptance criteria.
• Own and lead execution of test protocols for design verification testing including system reliability testing and IEC 60601-1 compliance; coordinate external test houses as appropriate.
• Write test protocols and test reports to support FDA submissions.
• Design test fixtures needed to perform verification testing and identify improvements.
• Collaborate with manufacturing to design fixtures to qualify robot hardware in manufacturing.
• Document and communicate your work through design reviews and released documents as part of product development.
• Align work to company goals and identify high-risk items and solutions.

Skills

Hands-on prototyping

Strong written communication

Ambiguity management

Education

B.S. or M.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD (SolidWorks)

GD&T

Chatillon

Instron

Job description

Capstan Medical in Santa Cruz, CA is seeking a Senior R&D Test Engineer to own testing for the hardware of a novel robotic platform. You will accelerate and strengthen our hardware testing strategy and contribute to a successful initial product release in a hybrid role.

You will develop verification plans, translate requirements to test methods, lead protocol execution, and ensure IEC 60601-1 compliance. The role emphasizes collaboration with manufacturing, documentation for FDA submissions, and