Manufacturing Engineer Intern, Implant

Capstan Medical

Capstan Medical

Santa Cruz, CA, USA

Posted on Apr 22, 2026

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.

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.

The Manufacturing Engineering Intern will support the development and optimization of scalable
manufacturing processes for heart valve production. This role provides hands on exposure to implant
manufacturing in a fast-paced structural heart med device startup.


The intern will work closely with Manufacturing Engineering, R&D, Quality, and Operations teams to
support process improvements, documentation activities, and new product introduction efforts.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support development and improvement of manufacturing processes for heart valve components
    and assemblies.
  • Help collect and analyze manufacturing data to support yield, throughput, and continuous
    improvement initiatives.
  • Participate in root cause investigations and help implement corrective and preventive actions.
  • Draft and update work instructions, process documentation, and engineering change records
    under supervision.
  • Assist with fixture, tooling, or simple equipment design using CAD tools.
  • Support equipment qualification and process characterization activities.
  • Observe and help facilitate operator training activities for new processes or equipment.
  • Contribute to cleanroom manufacturing support tasks and documentation readiness for audits.

Skills:

  • Process Development & Optimization – Ability to design, document, and refine scalable
    manufacturing processes for medical devices.
  • CAD & Engineering Tools – Experience in tools like SolidWorks or AutoCAD for fixture/tooling
    design.
  • Root Cause Analysis – Resourceful and proactive in identifying, analyzing, and resolving
    manufacturing issues.
  • Assembly Techniques – Familiarity with precision assembly or laboratory techniques is helpful
  • Fixture & Equipment Design – Ability to design and troubleshoot jigs, fixtures, and semi
    automated equipment.
  • Document Control – Ability to work within a QMS and manage engineering change orders

What you’ll need:

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical
  • Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related engineering field
  • Junior, Senior, or Graduate student preferred
  • Interest in medical devices, implantable technologies, or regulated manufacturing environments
  • Ability to work independently while taking direction from experienced engineers
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail