Manufacturing Assembler II

Jupiter Endovascular • Menlo Park, CA

4h • Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Assembler is a key contributor to the Vertex PE System manufacturing team, responsible for assembling complex, high-quality catheter-based medical devices within a regulated cleanroom environment. This role requires advanced technical assembly expertise, a strong understanding of medical device manufacturing standards, and an unwavering commitment to quality, compliance, and patient safety.
This position will support daily production by operating precision tools and equipment, adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and ensuring all work meets regulatory and quality system requirements. This role offers a meaningful opportunity to directly impact patient outcomes by improving manufacturing efficiency, strengthening product quality, and promoting a culture of continuous improvement and workplace safety.
The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with advanced catheter manufacturing processes, including coil winding and/or braiding, hydrophilic coating, lamination and adhesive bonding. Success in this role requires the ability to perform reliably in a fast-paced, start-up manufacturing environment, with the flexibility to cross-train across multiple processes as production needs evolve. Strong collaboration skills are also essential.
This is an in-office role.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Proven experience, typically, 2+ years in medical device assembly required, preferably with catheter manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of GMP, FDA, and ISO regulations in a medical device manufacturing environment. Adherence to strict hygiene and gowning protocols is required.
• Ability to read and interpret assembly drawings, work instructions, and technical manuals.
• Exceptional manual dexterity and ability to operate small hand tools, measurement devices, computer equipment, to include working with small components under a microscope.
• Overtime and weekend work may be required depending on production needs.
• The role may involve exposure to chemicals used in the manufacturing process.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks with hands and fingers.
• Able to lift, carry, push and pull items up to 40lbs.
• Ability to perform tasks that require standing and walking for long periods of time up to the entire shift.
• Ability to work well under pressure and to meet multiple and occasional competing deadlines while maintaining a cooperative working relationship with other people.
• Ability to work in a highly detailed environment where mental focus and accuracy of work output is essential.
• Good organizational, oral and written communication skills, including ability to represent the Company to both internal and external audiences (Audit)
• Must have adequate vision (corrective lenses permitted) to read schematics, blueprints, or technical documentation.
• Must be comfortable donning PPE including safety glasses, shoes, gloves, lab coats, or other PPE as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced catheter manufacturing processes, including coil winding and/or braiding, hydrophilic coating, lamination and adhesive bonding.

Responsibilities

• Precisely assemble catheters and other medical devices following detailed work instructions and established quality standards.
• Perform intricate assembly tasks using various hand tools, microscopes, and specialized equipment (such as bonding, sealing, and lamination tools).
• Perform in-process inspections and functional testing to guarantee components and finished products comply with all specifications.
• Accurately document inspection results, lot traceability, and production data according to company SOPs and regulatory requirements.
• Actively participate in productivity, process, and quality improvement activities.
• Collaborate with engineering and quality teams to suggest and implement enhancements to assembly procedures and equipment.
• Support validation processes for new assembly methods and tooling.
• Diagnose and resolve minor assembly and equipment issues to minimize downtime.
• Work closely with other manufacturing assemblers to achieve team quality and productivity targets.
• Partner with engineering to ensure all equipment and tools are correctly maintained, calibrated, and fit for use.

Benefits

• Competitive pay with performance incentives and equity opportunities.
• Comprehensive, top of the market medical, dental, and vision coverage focused on meaningful premium support and smart savings.
• Top tier 401(k) with a best in-class plan design which includes strong employer contributions
• Short and long-term disability
• Life insurance
• Commuter benefits
• Wellness support
• Healthy paid time off policy
• Company holidays
• Company-provided lunches
• Thursday socials
• Monthly potlucks
• Company events
• Volunteer opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED