Quality Assurance Technician
Capstan Medical
Quality Assurance
Santa Cruz, CA, USA
Posted on Mar 25, 2026
At Capstan Medical, we’re building what many consider one of the most promising and innovative startups in medtech today—pioneering a first-of-its-kind, robotic-assisted approach to mitral valve replacement. Founded in 2020, our technology has the potential to transform heart valve disease treatment for patients at high risk for surgery into a precise, low-stress procedure for both patients and clinicians. By combining surgical robotics, catheter-based delivery, and next-generation implants, we’re addressing a significant unmet patient need while laying the foundation to advance treatment across additional valve conditions in the future. Based in Santa Cruz, we offer the rare combination of cutting-edge Bay Area innovation and a lifestyle-driven environment that fuels creativity—just minutes from trails, ocean, and open space. If you’re motivated by the chance to do truly life-changing work alongside a world-class team, this is the place to build something that matters
Description:
- Perform in-line and final inspections of delivery catheters in accordance with approved procedures and specifications
- Conduct product label and packaging inspections to verify accuracy and compliance with approved procedures and requirements
- Inspect returned devices and document findings in accordance with established processes
- Review quality records such as Device History Records (DHRs) for completeness, accuracy, and compliance
- Identify and document nonconforming materials or processes; initiate Nonconformance Reports (NCRs) as required
- Support investigation and resolution of quality issues in collaboration with Manufacturing and Engineering teams
- Represent Quality Assurance on the manufacturing floor and provide real-time quality guidance
- Maintain accurate inspection records and ensure timely data entry into quality systems
- Adhere to cleanroom protocols, safety procedures, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
Skills:
- Familiarity with inspection tools and techniques, including visual and dimensional inspection
- Working knowledge of quality systems, documentation practices, and GMP requirements
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow written procedures
- Effective communication and teamwork skills
- Basic computer proficiency, including experience with electronic quality systems and Microsoft Office
Requirements:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- AA degree or equivalent directly transferrable work experience
- Minimum of 3 years of professional experience working in quality inspection or manufacturing within the medical device industry
Why join us:
We offer a fun, fast-paced, collaborative environment where you will be working on transformational technologies in the cardiac healthcare space.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.