Sewing Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage at 100%

Flexible time off

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Capstan Medical is looking for a Sewing Technician to join our innovative team in Santa Cruz, CA. This role involves executing precise hand-sewing techniques under a microscope to manufacture heart valve replacements. Ideal candidates should be detail-oriented with excellent sewing skills and the ability to document their work accurately.

We offer a collaborative environment with competitive benefits including 100% medical coverage for you and your family. Join us and make a meaningful impact in cardiac healthcare!

Qualifications

• Excellent manual sewing skills.
• Competent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to sit for long periods and perform repetitive tasks.

Responsibilities

• Execute hand-sewing techniques for building heart valve replacements.
• Document build activities accurately.
• Adapt to changing priorities and perform various tasks.

Skills

Manual sewing skills

Familiarity with hand sewing tools

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work under a microscope

Tools

Microscopes

Suture needles

Scissors

Job description

Workplace type: Onsite

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.

Reports to: Production Supervisor

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

• Sewing technicians are required to execute prescribed hand‑sewing techniques such as running stitch, whip stitch and over hand knots in the process of building heart valve replacements and implants.
• Hand sewing techniques are to be performed under a microscope. You will be expected to sew material to a frame that is 1 mm thick.
• Build activities are to be recorded and documented.
• Previous experience working with medical device assembly is welcomed but not necessary.
• Application of technical ability, fine motor skills, and attention to detail to execute the production of surgically implanted replacement valves.
• Solutions mixing and experience in handling tissue is a plus.
• Agile, and able to perform different tasks throughout the day as priorities change.
• Use of Google suite, Microsoft 365 and comparable computer systems may be used.
• This position is 100 % on‑site, located in our Santa Cruz, CA facility.

Skills

• Familiarity with a variety of hand sewing tools such as suture, straight and swaged needles, needle holders, scissors and microscopes.
• Being open to training is a must—eager to learn with good communication skills. We’re looking for candidates with a positive attitude who are honest with their skills and abilities.
• Precise adherence to written manufacturing process instructions (MPI’s) through the understanding of written and picture instructions.
• Capable communicator able to carry out activities described in written instructions.
• Ability to work a full shift using a microscope.
• Detail oriented, and able to transcribe written information to production documentation.
• Previous experience working within a Quality System for the production of medical devices will set you apart from the field!

Requirements

• Competent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent manual sewing skills.
• Competent in working using a microscope.
• Ability to sit for long periods of time and perform repetitive tasks.
• Team player—honest, hardworking, dependable.

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 if you’d like or just be ready to enjoy a fun office outing. We enjoy time 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.