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Staff R&D Engineer, Instruments - Pleasanton, CA

Calyxo
Location
Pleasanton, CA
Posted
24 days ago
Department
Product Development
Salary
$175,000 - $190,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field and a minimum of 10 years of medical device experience, OR Advanced degree in a related field and a minimum of 9 years of medical device experience
  • Understanding of medical device regulations, including ISO 13485 and FDA 21 CFR Part 820
  • Experience leading technical teams and providing mentorship to other engineers
  • Proven track record of taking new designs from concept stage through to commercialization
  • Proven ability to apply DFX principles to create designs that can scale
  • Proven design capabilities in two or more of the following key areas: injection molding, electromechanical sub-systems, catheter construction, endoscope construction, fluidics
What the job really is

In this role as a Staff R&D Engineer at Calyxo, you will lead the design and development of innovative single-use medical devices for kidney stone treatment. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful product commercialization, create prototypes, and define qualification strategies while adhering to regulatory standards. Your responsibilities will also include using SolidWorks for design, conducting testing, and communicating project progress to stakeholders.

Benefits
  • A competitive base salary range of $175,000 - $190,000 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
Things to weigh
  • No specific mention of remote work options
  • Less than 10% travel may limit exposure to diverse environments
  • The role involves significant collaboration, which may not suit those who prefer independent work
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