Mechanical Engineering, Instruments Intern - Pleasanton, CA

Calyxo • Pleasanton, CA

4h • $28 - $30 • 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 Instruments Engineering team is a highly energetic and actively growing team that is responsible for developing and ultimately driving Calyxo’s instruments and accessories through to launch. As a Mechanical Engineering Intern on the Instruments team, you will support the design and development of new solutions for both released and next-generation critical components and accessories, integrating these solutions alongside the vision, sensors, and software R&D teams. You will be immersed in a highly collaborative and multidisciplinary team, teaming up with cross-functional partners including Manufacturing and Quality to bring novel concepts through all phases of development to commercialization.

Requirements

• 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

• 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.
• Competitive hourly rate of $28/hr (undergrad) - $30.00/hr (graduate students)

What This Job Offers

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