Manufacturing Engineer, Robot
Capstan Medical
- Location
- Santa Cruz, CA
- Experience
- 1–3 yrs
- Majors named
- Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering
- Posted
- 26 days agoadded 2 hr ago, when Seekable first found this job
Job description
Responsibilities: Key Responsibilities: ● Troubleshoot and debug complex failures across actuator stacks, brakes, sensors, PCBs, power, and motion modules ● Perform root cause investigations using structured methods (5 Whys, DMAIC, Fishbone) ● Execute and refine end-of-line testing for robotic systems ● Support documentation and investigation of non-comformances ● Implement corrective actions in collaboration with design and quality teams ● Support qualification of fixtures ● Support the development and refinement of MPIs and test procedures ● Drive continuous improvements by tracking KPIs such as yield, reliability, and cycle time ● Analyze build/test data using scripting tools (eg. Python) to identify trends, anomalies and opportunities for improvement ● Assist with investigation of returned sub-assemblies/robots from the field What you'll need: ● Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field ● Minimum 1-3 years of relevant experience in manufacturing engineering, system integration or reliability engineering for complex electro-mechanical products (robotics, medical devices, or similar) ● Hands-on experience assembling, testing, or debugging electro-mechanical systems (eg. PCBs, actuators, motors, sensors) ● Ability to troubleshoot across mechanical, electrical and software interfaces ● Strong scripting and data analysis skills (Python, MATLAB, or similar) ● Experience with CAD (SolidWorks or similar) for fixture/tooling design ● Demonstrated success leading root cause investigations and implementing design/process fixes ● Strong attention to detail and comfort working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment ● Comfortable collaborating with engineers, technicians and cross-functional teams ● Excellent communication and documentation skills ● Hands-on mindset with a passion for building and improving real hardware ● Eagerness to learn and push the envelope to bring a novel surgical robotic platform to market ● Familiarity with medical device regulations (eg. ISO 13485) preferred