Sewing Technician
Capstan Medical
Santa Cruz, CA, USA
Posted on Mar 25, 2026
Reports to: Production Supervisor
Workplace type: Onsite
Capstan Medical: Creating a new standard for minimally invasive structural heart treatment
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:
- 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 ~1mm 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, Microsoft365 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.