Manufacturing Engineer Intern, Implant
Capstan Medical
Santa Cruz, CA, USA
Posted on Apr 22, 2026
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.
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