Sr. Research and Development Technician - Pleasanton, CA

Calyxo • Pleasanton, CA

18h • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior R&D Technician is a critical member of the Instruments team, responsible for hands-on support in the design, testing, and manufacturing of innovative medical devices. This role blends technical skill with collaboration, playing a vital part in building and evaluating prototypes, improving processes, and maintaining equipment to ensure high-quality and regulatory-compliant products. Working closely with R&D, engineering, and manufacturing teams, the Senior Technician contributes to key milestones from early-stage development through product launch and beyond in a dynamic, fast-paced medical device environment.

Requirements

• Associates degree or technical certification in biomedical engineering, mechanical engineering or related field
• Minimum 5 years experience in a medical device, biotech or other related regulated field
• Competent with hands on prototyping and basic shop tools (test machines, hand tools, machining tools, soldering etc)
• Working knowledge of computers, word processing, Good Documentation Practices (GDP) and spreadsheets
• Competent in reading and understanding engineering drawings and specifications to accurately assemble and build prototypes
• Legal authorization to work in the United States is required.
• Compliance with relevant county, state, and Federal rules regarding vaccinations.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with catheter build and construction techniques (laminating, tipping, joining, braiding, laser cutting) highly desirable
• Experience with 3-D printing highly desirable
• Solidworks or other CAD software

Responsibilities

• Support product development by building prototypes, conducting tests, and documenting results in collaboration with R&D and engineering teams.
• Support process development through hands-on prototyping and problem solving.
• Perform root cause analysis of technical issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Maintain lab equipment, fixtures, and tools to ensure consistent performance.
• Assist in validation activities including IQ/OQ/PQ and design verification testing.
• Support manufacturing transfer activities including pilot builds and process documentation.
• Ensure compliance with company quality systems (e.g., ISO 13485, FDA 21 CFR Part 820).

Benefits

• A competitive hourly rate range of $40.86 - $45.67 and variable incentive plan
• Stock options – ownership and a stake in growing a mission-driven company
• Employee benefits package that includes 401(k), healthcare insurance and paid vacation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree