- Robot type
- Surgical and Medical
- Location
- Santa CruzCaliforniaUSA
- Job type
- Manufacturing
- Posted
- Jul 16, 2026
Design Quality Engineer - Robot
Job description
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…
Job responsibilities
- Support the execution of design control activities, ensuring compliance with ISO 13485 and FDA 21 CFR 820.30 throughout the Product Development Process.
- Support creation of Risk Management Files, including the development of Design FMEA and Use FMEA.
- Review and approve Design Verification and Validation protocols, test methods, and reports to ensure devices meet all functional, clinical, and standards-based requirements.
- Participate in design reviews, providing critical feedback on design controls and risk mitigation.
- Review and maintain Design History File documentation and ensure compliance to internal processes and external standards and regulations.
- Champion the quality system and identify continuous improvement opportunities
- Support internal and external audits, including preparation of documentation, participation in audits, and implementation of audit findings
- Drive nonconforming material investigations and implementation of effective CAPAs
Job requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field. Master's degree is a plus.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in a design quality assurance/engineering role within the medical device industry supporting electromechanical capital devices.
- In-depth knowledge of design controls (21 CFR 820.30), risk management (ISO 14971), quality management systems (ISO 13485), basic safety and essential performance of medical electrical equipment (IEC 60601-1), and…
- Ability to support multiple concurrent design control activities in a fast-paced startup environment
- Strong documentation, organizational, and communication skills.
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