Manufacturing Engineer Intern, Implant
Capstan Medical, Inc., Santa Cruz, CA, United States
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
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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
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