Manufacturing Engineering Intern - Pleasanton, CA

Calyxo • Pleasanton, CA

6h • Onsite

About The Position

Calyxo, Inc. is a medical device company headquartered in Pleasanton, California, USA. The company was founded in 2016 to address the profound need for improved kidney stone treatment. Kidney stone disease is a common, painful condition that consumes vast amounts of healthcare resources each year. Our team is led by executives and investors with a proven track record of commercializing paradigm-shifting devices to meet unmet needs within urology.
Are you ready to change the future of kidney stone treatment? We are seeking high achievers who want to be part of a dynamic team working in a fun, diverse atmosphere.
The Manufacturing Intern role provides hands-on exposure to core manufacturing engineering functions within a regulated production environment. This position supports process improvement, validation activities, tooling and fixture development, and manufacturing documentation. The intern will work closely with cross-functional teams including Manufacturing, Quality, R&D, and Operations to support efficient, compliant, and high-quality production. This role offers a practical learning experience that builds technical skills, problem-solving abilities, and an understanding of how engineering decisions impact manufacturing performance and product quality.

Requirements

• Education: Recent graduate or current junior/senior pursuing a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, or related field
• Medical device internship experience desired
• Work location: Pleasanton, CA
• Travel: Minimal (~5%)
• Full time employment
• Proficiency in SolidWorks and Microsoft Office
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Eagerness to learn and accept challenges
• Ability to handle multiple projects and responsibilities and adapt to change
• Ability to solve problems and analyze data
• Ability to think and work independently and in teams
• Compliance with relevant county, state, and Federal rules regarding vaccinations.
• Education: Recent graduate or current junior/senior pursuing a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering, or related field
• Work location: Pleasanton, CA
• Travel: 0-10% travel required
• Full time employment
• Ability to take a data-driven approach to methodically solve problems
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills; ability to present and convey ideas to an audience of mixed backgrounds
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Eagerness to learn and take on new challenges
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Experience with SolidWorks; intermediate-level highly preferred
• Experience with Minitab
• Ability to lift up to 10 pounds; sit for up to 8 hours/day; work with hazardous materials
• Compliance with relevant county, state, and Federal rules regarding vaccinations.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with hands-on prototyping (machine shop, hand tools, 3D printing) highly preferred
• Previous medical device or other regulated industry internship experience

Responsibilities

• Design and qualify (IQ/OQ/PQ) manufacturing fixtures, tools, and equipment.
• Support/oversee builds to provide product for testing of new designs.
• Identify and troubleshoot process-related issues.
• Prepare and maintain documentation associated with the manufacturing line and product development.
• Design and validate test methods, conduct testing, and write protocols/reports.
• Implement process improvement projects to improve product quality, decrease cost, and improve product performance.
• Work closely with R&D, Quality, and other functional areas to design and develop processes.
• Ensure product quality and support regulatory compliance.
• Perform other duties as required.
• Partner with an engineer to design, develop, and prototype new ideas.
• Design and fabricate testing or assembly fixtures.
• Develop test methods to evaluate engineering prototypes.
• Perform relevant component or device testing and associated data analysis.
• Create and implement documentation, including drawings, protocols, and reports.
• Work closely with Manufacturing, Quality, and other functional areas to progress projects.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• At Calyxo, you will be part of a knowledgeable, high-achieving, experienced and fun team. You will work in a diverse work environment with experienced, proven leaders and have an opportunity to shape our company culture. You will experience constant learning and dynamic challenges to help you grow and be the best version of yourself.
• We also offer a compensation plan as follows:
• At Calyxo, you will be part of a knowledgeable, high-achieving, experienced and fun team. You will work in a diverse work environment with experienced, proven leaders and have an opportunity to shape our company culture. You will experience constant learning and dynamic challenges to help you grow and be the best version of yourself.
• We also offer a compensation plan as follows:
• Competitive hourly rate of $28/hr (undergrad) - $30.00/hr (graduate students)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern