Manufacturing Engineer Intern, Implant

Capstan Medical, Inc. • Santa Cruz, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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 medical 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.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related engineering field
• 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
• 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.
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Junior, Senior, or Graduate student preferred
• Assembly Techniques – Familiarity with precision assembly or laboratory techniques is helpful

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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern